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Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

4.0 star property
Family-friendly Panama City hotel connected to the convention center, steps from Via Espana

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Exterior
Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside (Cabana)
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

Map
Via Espana 111, Panama City, Panama, 1753
  • Via Espana
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Iglesia del Carmen
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Calle 50
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside (Cabana)

Room, 2 Double Beds, View, Poolside (Cabana)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside (Cabana)

Room, 1 King Bed, View, Poolside (Cabana)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View (Cabana)

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Pool View (Cabana)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Panama City

City center stay.You'll be steps from Via Espana and within a 10-minute walk of Crown Casino with a stay at this Bella Vista hotel. Multicentro Panama and Multiplaza Pacific Mall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Via Espana - 2 min walk
  • Crown Casino - 8 min walk
  • Avenida Balboa - 11 min walk
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 3 min drive
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Iglesia del Carmen Station - 1 min walk
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 14 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Azul - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Don Lee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Junior - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

4-star family-friendly hotel near Via Espana, connected to a rail/subway station
Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception.

A business center and 25 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 79654 square feet (7400 square meters) and includes a conference center. A casino, a children's pool, and a fitness center are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a bus station shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 4-star Panama City hotel is smoke free.

  • 343 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 79654 sq ft of conference space
  • 7400 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1946
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Casino
  • Karaoke
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals offers 343 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in June 2021.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Karaoke
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 43
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 4 stairs to reach property
  • Transfer shower
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 20 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 43
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea filters (reusable)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: PAB 44
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: PAB 44

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: PAB 27.50 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of PAB 27.50 and a deposit of PAB 100 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 26 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: PAB 35 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: PAB 35 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
  • Pet deposit: PAB 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: PAB 27.50 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus PAB 27.50 one-time cleaning fee
  • Early check-in fee: PAB 44 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: PAB 44 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

El Panama Convention Center Casino
Hotel El Panama Convention Center & Casino
Hotel El Convention Center Casino
El Convention Center Casino
Hotel El Panama Convention Center Casino Panama City
El Panama Convention Center Casino Panama City

Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 350 out of 988 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 988 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 988 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 988 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 988 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

RAFAEL, Irving

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property has seen better days.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Camacho

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good with my stay. The country the people, the tours, the food. I would recommend over and over. El Panama thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dianna Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice, but theres room for improvement. Keys kept deactivating, but it was good overall
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had such a wonderful stay. This is a great place to stay and will be our hotel home when we visit from now on!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La experincia en el hotel fue excelente. Cuando vuelva a Panamá me hospedaré en El Panamá by Faranda.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Roni

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NOT a 5 star hotel. 3 at most. Irresponsible staff, dirty and run down room. The onlyngood thing was breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Grizeida Rolon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything was accesible walking distance. Staff was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lucia

Llegue a las 6am a mi reserva y la pusieron como no show asi que no tuve cuarto, el chico de la recepcion un cero a la izquierda… cuando me lo dieron las sabanas cochinas, habia caca en el wc, piso sucio, hongo en el cuarto, no habia agua caliente en el baño. Por favor evitar este hotel a toda costa
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yaribeth

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Donnielle

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was friendly which made the stay enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved its clean and big area!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alifa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lora

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a nice place and local to everything. They had metro close for exploring and available taxis.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fitzgregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For me wonderful and family
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mc Keisha

Disliked: Cleanliness
Pool area and grounds need updated
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Young man at pool bar provided superb service and his food presentation was fabulous (Saturday 24 August 2024).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alpesh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alpesh

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No dustbin in room and find hair on bed and staff was rude and they ask $55 to visiter my room and they make me pay that money very rude Behevier and casino on property nasty to spend $2000 nothing I never recommend this property save money thank you they just robbing people
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie-Ann

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loud at night beside the pool area I think two queen sized beds would improve the stay rather than two doubles Very nice staff
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024