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Merriem Sep 10th, 2002 05:09 AM

Panama City Hotels
 
In Panama there is one hotel at the airport, and the rest of the five star ones are in Panama City, ie The Bristol, Intercontinental. Does anyone know anything about the airport hotel, The Riande? It looks a little on the shabby side, and am concerned about safety. <BR><BR>Thanks in advance for your feedback.

Kay Sep 11th, 2002 02:51 PM

Hotel Venecia is very nice and that's where I stay each time I travel to Panama. It's no inter-contintental but it's nice, safe - as they have a guard posted outside- quaint and friendly.

Kathy Sep 12th, 2002 05:43 AM

Kay, Your hotel sounds interesting. Are there nice restaurants and shops in easy walking distance from it? Is it airconditioned?

Kay Sep 12th, 2002 09:41 AM

http://hvenecia.iscool.net/<BR><BR>The Hotel has a restaurant attached to it that is very reasonable. They even make my mom a special diet whenever we are intown because she has high blood pressure. There are other restaurants nearby. Also, everything is a quick AND inexpensive taxi ride away if you do not want to walk. The hotel is air-conditioned and be sure to request a 2nd floor room that faces the street if you want scenary or away from the street if you do not want the hustle and bustle of morning traffic to wake you up at 6 am.

Merriem Sep 14th, 2002 12:23 PM

We made reservations at The Bristol. There is however, an Intercontinental Hotel.

Kathy Sep 14th, 2002 12:32 PM

Kay....Thanks for your info.

George Sep 18th, 2002 07:24 PM

You will love the Bristol. I have stayed there many times. The rooms are nice and luxurious. The food at The Bristol is excellent and the location is perfect. The restaurants I would recommend in Panama City are: 1985, Le Bistrol, Limoncillo, Casco Viejo. Send me a reply if you have any questions.


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