Panamá hotellit Casco Viejo

Plussat: Great chic vibe perfectly located in the city.

Plussat: Beautiful apartment style rooms with piano as a big bonus for my musician husband. Bed and linens very comfortable

Miinukset: Lack of toiletries...only thing missing, really!

Plussat: Staff very friendly! Location great! If you can get past some of the physical imperfections it would be a nice place to stay long term, as there is a large kitchen and living area. Kitchen had large Samsung fridge/freezer, stove, and all utensils. Pillows very comfy, although the air conditioner noise prevented any solid sleep. Shower very large with pretty tile. Hot water plentiful, shower pressure decent.

Miinukset: While clean, the room we were in (#3) definitely needs some TLC. Walls are very scuffed up, lampshade dirty (looked like grease?), decorative bed pillow was stained. This property has potential, but needs some care! Also, the air conditioner in the room sounded like a lion roaring every time it started up---and when it ended, it made the sound of dripping water for a long time,more like running water----loud enough that I thought the shower had turned on and got up in the middle of the night to check. Very odd! The lobby is basically the bottom of a staircase. No ambience. The luggage storage is under the staircase and unsecured. No chair or table on balcony as pictured on website. That would have been nice, although view from our balcony was of dilapidated buildings. The area is changing, so the view will likely change as well. Also, they add a $5 charge for gratuity to bill. This fact is in a letter they present you at check-in, if you don't read it you don't know. You are able to ask you have this removed, but front desk staff did not mention it or ask. The letter that discusses the charge is worded weirdly---something along the lines of "we know you want to tip, but you'll probably forget." Might be a language barrier (letter is in English) but it's off-putting Based on the photos and previous reviews, I expected more.

Plussat: The room was excellent - clean, nice decor, comfortable bed. Location was good, all of casco viejo is within a close walk. Staff were very helpful in answering questions and making recommendations.

Miinukset: We were woken up a few times in the night from nearby roof top patios. I get the impression that many of the other places in Casco Viejo probably experience this as there are roof top patios everywhere. We also stayed over the weekend, Sunday night was quieter.

Plussat: We loved everything about our stay at Las Clementinas. The staff was amazing, so friendly and helpful. We loved drinking coffee on the roof terrace in the mornings, watching and listening to the birds. The room was comfortable, spacious. The restaurant downstairs served delicious breakfasts. There were a ton of other great restaurants in the immediate area and a sweet bookstore across the street. We will definitely stay there again.

Plussat: Loved this cute stylish hotel. Comfortable beds and the restaurant is very tasty. Staff was awesome!

Plussat: Location is great. Original building is restored to perfection. Staff was excellent.

Miinukset: The room should’ve been cleaner. Details.

Plussat: The building was amazing but the service was amazing and stole the show.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The location was central, but noisy, room was very clean, bed was comfortable. Shower was good, one morning no “hot”water, but it wasn’t “cold” either. Staff was very friendly and efficient. The general areas were nicely decorated. Breakfast choices were good, coffee like most in Panama was excellent.

Miinukset: The area directly around the BnB was noisy. They have added quality windows and doors to the balcony but street noise from Tantalo Restaurant and traffic noise at night and in the morning still gets through.

Plussat: Alyse was amazing, she gave us a tour of the area and restaurant suggestions. She walked us to one and spoke to the host to make sure they had a table for us when we returned later for dinner! Breakfast was complimentary breakfast was in the coffee shop attached to the hotel and was very tasty and they had great coffee!

Miinukset: The bed in the garden apartment was not too comfy but the air con worked great and was more quiet than the upper rooms.

Plussat: The staff, the location and the attached cafe.

Miinukset: Not a lot of hot water

Plussat: Location

Miinukset: Super noisy at night

Plussat: Casa Sucre We had a room on the upper floor (steps). Fridge and microwave, double bed, corner balcony overlooking an active intersection. A shared living room added space. Great location. Needed to wear the provided earplugs on Sunday night. Other nights were quieter. There are other rooms and apartments here you might want to consider. Great Breakfasts included at their Coffee Shop on the corner. Owner Alyce makes it all happen. An American transplant, she connected us with airport rides and personal tours.

Plussat: Alyce and Richard were fantastic hosts. The bonus of a delicious breakfast in Casa Sucre's coffee shop (used by locals!) was fabulous. Location cannot be matched! The staff were friendly and helpful and we were even upgraded on our room.

Miinukset: The decor of Casa Sucre, a former convent, done by Alyce, is beautiful and diverse. However, the soft decor--linens, towels, mattress toppers, bed covers and blankets, could use a bit of a refresh. I would rather pay a bit more for this fabulous location and cleanliness and have these items up to par with the rest of the lovely place!

Plussat: Breakfast was good and easy and quick

Plussat: There was lots of space - a small bedroom, living room/dining area and kitchenette. The kitchen was quite well equipped. Everything was very clean. Johnny, the manager, was a lovely guy who tried to be very helpful. He even called Alyce, the owner, so that I could pick her brain about planning our trip, which was much appreciated. The coffee at the cafe was excellent.

Miinukset: While centrally located in Casco Viejo, Casa Sucre was in a fairly noisy area, especially at night. Even the courtyard off our room was noisy from the outdoor air conditioning units, so it was not a relaxing place to sit. We found Casa Sucre to be overpriced in terms of the amenities offered. Our sheets were not cotton, but microfiber, and they were placed directly over a crinkly plastic mattress pad (not classy). There were no luggage racks, so our suitcases had to be kept on the floor. There was nowhere to put our toiletries in the bathroom - no shelf or cabinet. Towels were thin. The shower had barely enough hot water with low pressure. The toilet seat broke off. The industrial toilet paper holder and cheap hanging plastic shelf in the shower were unappealing, as was the 2/3 empty plastic body wash container placed on it. (I think it's laudable to avoid individually wrapped soaps, but liquid soap can be dispensed from attractive containers). Internet service was sporadic at best and our TV was stuck on one channel. The owners were not on site, so it was necessary to get needed assistance from an employee who was not consistently around. The included breakfast, taken at the cafe next door, was a disappointment. The food was pre-made, prepared off-site. So "eggs and bacon", for example, were a patty served on a bagel. We later checked out a much more upscale hotel in Casco Viejo, on a quiet square and quite beautiful, for no more than we spent.

Plussat: Great location in the heart of capacity viejo with excellent food and super fun decor and atmosphere.

Miinukset: Roof top bar had slow service, expensive prices and watery drinks. Given the view, it was still worth it!

Plussat: We ate lunch here at the beginning of our trip and loved it so much we booked a room for our last night in Panama after returning from Bocas. Our flight was very early on a Friday morning, so we ate on the rooftop (it’s awesome) and went to bed by 11:00. Except the party raged on upstairs and downstairs and our room was so loud that we didn’t sleep a wink. The music was one thing, but the bass was pounding until 2:00am and pillows over our heads did nothing to help. The hotel is amazingly beautiful, and the room itself was great. If we’d been out late ourselves this wouldn’t have been as much of an issue but if you want to sleep (or have kids with you), go elsewhere.

Plussat: Breakfast was good!

Miinukset: No hot water. 3 days, no hot water. Drinks were overpriced.

Plussat: Wall paintings all over the place. Location was great for walking and getting a taxi. Staff very friendly and helpful. Set up rides for us twice. Each room is different. Bed was comfortable and room was spacious. Restaurant downstairs is always busy. The rooftop bar very busy at night.

Miinukset: Friday and Saturday nights are very noisy from rooftop and on street.

Plussat: We really liked the hotel, staff was awesome, and restaurant was great. The noise from the rooftop bar is an issue though. The hotel sent us a letter after we had booked a no refundable stay telling us that it was a party hotel. We were hoping since our stay was a Sunday night, that it wouldn’t be too loud, but that was not the case. I slept with noise canceling headphones on. The noise didn’t bother my husband. Location is fantastic, staff was wonderful.

Miinukset: Only thing was the noise from the rooftop bar. Otherwise great place.

Plussat: The hotel is very well located. The room was very spacius and nicely decorated with three balconies. The rooftop bar was great with amazing views of the city. The staff is very nice. Highly recommend!

Plussat: The first floor bar/restaurant and the rooftop bar are AMAZING. Love the funky vibe and art everywhere. And you really can’t beat the location.

Miinukset: We got in late, around ~3am and had trouble getting into the hotel as the bar was closed. They literally kept shooing us away even though we had our luggage with us. Finally someone who knew we were arriving late let us in. A little disappointing as it claims to be a 24 hr front desk. But that was our only problem throughout our stay.

Plussat: Great energy and location. Breakfast was excellent.

Miinukset: Could never get hot water and wish there would have been a chair in the room.

Plussat: Hotel was great, clean rooms, excelent food, great nightlife, best hotel in the area

Plussat: Great small hotel with a homey feel.

Plussat: Very friendly staff. Thank you again! Design, location and size of the rooms are good. Go for the bigger rooms if you want to have a window.

Miinukset: Some rooms are a bit noisy, ask for a quiet room.

Plussat: The design of the hotel is pretty interesting

Miinukset: Worst experience from the whole 18 days trip. The rooms are very bad, they have a sort of humidity that is pressing on your chest, no way to open windows. It is extremely noisy, if it;s not from the rooftop terrace (both nights we couldn;t sleep because of the music from the rooftop until 3 am) it is because of the personal speaking to each-other very loudly. There is NO HOT WATER!!!! Unbelievable for a 4 start hotel to have to wash yourself with cold water in the middle of Panama City.

Plussat: Super cute boutique hotel. Excellent location, walkable to all bars/restaurants. Room was comfortable and clean.

Miinukset: The balcony is shared among everyone on the same floor, which was a bit awkward.

Plussat: Wonderful experience all around. Stayed one night in transit. Easy-going and chill, great location, lovely staff.

Plussat: Welcoming staff, great rooftop restaurant/bar , clean and well-decorated room, and great breakfast. Will stay here again when I return to Panama City!

Plussat: Good location

Miinukset: Rooms were dark and the only window opened onto a central area which meant having blinds drawn all the time for privacy. Most rooms seem to have no door on the toilet, just a thin curtain. Obviously aimed at a fairly young age group.

Plussat: Roof top at and hotel design. Just a wonderful little gem we will come back to

Miinukset: Taxi honking through the night but they have no control over that. Bring good earplugs

Plussat: The location was great, adjacent to the ocean and park, on the edge of old town, and on a main route to the city. The rooftop restaurant and bar had fabulous views over the city, great food and cocktails.

Plussat: Very cool interior design and awesome location.

Miinukset: Loud music with heavy base playing until 3am on a Monday and Tuesday night so got barely any sleep

Plussat: The uniqueness of the hotel and its location. The roof top was especially nice with pleasant dining and spectacular view.

Miinukset: We were not warmly greeted. The host showed us to our room with no explanation of the hotel’s facilities, forgot to give us a key to the safe, didn’t explain where breakfast was served etc... We had no coffee for room coffee maker and the balcony door would not open.

Plussat: Free breakfast at the Santa Rita Restaurant next door was great. We got a room for $80 on sale, GREAT value. Be ready for a very industrial style; exposed concrete, exposed walls, iron beams, etc. Very clean but very modern/rustic.lol

Miinukset: Traffic was terrible and parking was even worse BUT they do have a valet right outside the front door (still very hard to get service because the hotel is ON the main street and during traffic hours, extremely stressful.

Plussat: The location being in Casco Viejo is always good. The breakfast was actually really good and filling. Eggs, bacon, toast, juice and tea/coffee. The view at sunrise from the rooftop was really really beautiful.

Miinukset: As a Hotel Manager myself (in Panama), I always find it interesting to enter a reception area and have no one say hello or smile?? The first room (2 level apartment) smelled like sewage and was dark with broken lamps. It didn't match the pictures from online. We changed to another room that was located right underneath the roof bar, it wasn't a very quiet night to say the least, even after we went out.

Plussat: Location is perfect since it is located right there in Casco Viejo. The room was quiet but there is no window that you can open to look over. Breakfast was good.

Miinukset: No any window to look over. The smell inside was really like old house.

Plussat: perfect location, walkable distance to the fish market, to the old city, to the sightseeing bus stop. Elevator. Huge spacious bathroom. Nice breakfast

Miinukset: the receptionist is not always there

Plussat: The staff was very friendly. The facilities comfortable but the location was right above a very loud bar and across the street from another loud place. Music banging all night I didn’t sleep at all! Ruined my next day. I never right reviews but this place was expensive and people should know the MUSIC SITUATION IS NO JOKE! Seriously insanely loud!

Plussat: Very clean and nice staff. Carolina, Miguel, and Franco were very nice. Carolina helpful with taxi and information. Miguel helpful with our iPhones. Franco helpful with directions.

Miinukset: The roof top bar kept us awake with very loud music every night. Monday thru Thursday till about2 to 3 AM. Friday till 4 AM. We had to be at airport early Saturday-got about 3 hours. Room would be good for night person

Plussat: Good for party people

Miinukset: Music all night

Plussat: The room is quite big, it was clean and pretty and the breakfast was good. The rooftop upstairs is quite nice.

Miinukset: The noice of the rooftop bar is heard inside the hotel and a bit in the appartments.

Plussat: Location

Miinukset: Administration