Central Hotel Panamá Casco Viejo

The hotel is so beautiful and very clean. It is centrally located at at the heart of Casco Viejo. They have live music in the lobby during our stay, which elevated the 'luxury feel' of the place. The breakfast buffet was good. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The concierge arranged a hotel taxi for us to visit the Panama canal, and the driver acted like a tour guide as he is very knowledgeable of the place. Highly recommended.

The hotel enjoys an extraordinary location in the very heart of the old town. The staff were consistently attentive and eager to assist with anything we required. Our room was exceptionally comfortable and quiet, providing the perfect setting for our stay. The highlight of the stay was dinner at the restaurant Amb Sabor — a SPECTACULAR dinner! The presentation of the dishes by Chef Reynaldo was incredible; the passion with which he described each dish showed his true love for cooking. Special mention also goes to Valentina’s service, which was impeccable throughout the whole dinner. An unforgettable experience — you cannot leave Panama without trying their Entranya, the best I have ever had, and we also recommend the octopus and the tomato bread! A 100% recommendable experience, not to be missed!!!

I loved the historical feel of this hotel. While I was sitting in the lobby enjoying a beverage, I saw several tour guides bring their small groups into the lobby to point out the architecture. It has a prime location in Panama Square in the heart of Casco Viejo. Despite its historical feel, it did NOT feel rundown. The A/C worked well in the room, the bathrooms were clean and not moldy or mildewy. I slept very well and comfortably! I enjoyed some delicious empanadas from the restaurant. The hotel is laid out with the rooms along the perimeter of the hotel with the lobby in the atrium. The only potential issue (or advantage depending on your opinion/tastes) with this layout is you can easily hear the live music (which plays throughout the day - harp in the morning, violin in the afternoon, live singer at dinner/evening) from your room. I enjoyed my stay and would return!

From start to finish, our stay was wonderful. Yes, the rooms are small, but we were really only there to sleep and change between adventures—so it wasn’t an issue at all. Everything was clean and well cared for, especially considering it’s a historic hotel. The location is fantastic—everything is walkable, and the staff is incredibly helpful with transportation and anything else you might need. The breakfast buffet had plenty of options and really filled us up for the day. The on-site restaurant served delicious food, and we even got to enjoy live musicians during our stay, which made the experience feel even more special. The staff was kind, friendly, and especially great with my 1.5-year-old daughter. They even provided a crib for us, which was such a thoughtful touch. I also loved hanging out on the balcony and watching the lively streets below. Would absolutely stay here again!

The hotel is historic and amazing. Great location in old town with lots of shops and restaurants in walking distance. The staff is friendly and helpful. Delicious breakfast buffet. The beds are comfy and rooms are spacious.|The only negative is the all day music playing til 10-11 at night. If you stay in a family suite, 2 beds, it outside the hallway and you hear the music all day everyday.

Loved it! Excellent balance of fancy and quaint in a fantastic location within Casco Viejo. Lots to do nearby and very walking friendly. The hotel itself is beautiful, clean, and relaxing. Not a lot of staff spoke fluent English, but everyone was still very helpful and understanding when I had to use my less-than-wonderful Spanish. Gorgeous pool area on the roof, with excellent views of the old city, bay, and new city in the background. Pool deck would get a bit crowded at times. Great food and drinks, too, both upstairs and down. Occasional live music was a treat.

From the moment we walked in to this restaurant, there is an amazing harp player that captivated us, it was so beautiful. We had the most incredible service from our server, jaime, he was so personable and honestly one of the best servers we have ever had in Panamá. On top of that, he had the two chefs come out, jesus and erasmo so we could praise their amazing art. The wine suggestion was amazing, as well as the espresso martini. My picky 13 year old daughter said the steak she had got was the best steak she had ever had in Panamá, and all food was delicious. The ambiance is beautiful, definitely recommend.

While searching for a good place to grab a good dinner, we stopped and spoke to Darwin, who was very helpful, courteous, and a great first contact. He gave us a short tour of the hotel and showed us the open air dining area in the upstairs restaurant. From there, Sachary was our server, she helped us with menu choices and gave extremely great service from start to finish. The empanadas, Sancocho soup, mixed seafood, and Panamanian coconut rice were nothing short of excellent We will definitely return, thank you all for a great evening.