Fodor's Expert Review Crowne Plaza Panama

Av. Manuel Espinosa Batista and Vía España, Panama City, Panamá, Panama

This hotel has a decent location and comfortable, well-equipped rooms with the conservative decor you'd expect from Crowne Plaza; public areas can be a bit cramped. Nothing about this hotel indicates that it's in Panama, aside from the view of such nearby landmarks as the Iglesia del Carmen and the Hotel El Panamá. The bar and restaurant, just off the lobby, are short on space, without a window between them, but there are plenty of other bars, restaurants, and casinos within walking distance. There is a tiny pool in the corner of a deck off the fourth floor, near the small gym. (Travelers with quick layovers or early departure times from Tocumen International Airport may want to check out the 144-room Crowne Plaza Panama Airport, which opened in 2015 and is the closest hotel to the airport.)

PROS

  • decent location
  • friendly staff

CONS

  • traffic noise
  • small pool
  • cramped public areas

QUICK FACTS

Hotel
Casual
Central
Basic
$

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 507-206--5500

HOTEL DETAILS

149 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast, Credit cards accepted

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