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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Reception
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside (Cabana) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Pet friendly
The current price is SAR 371
SAR 408 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Via Espana 111, Panama City, Panama, 1753

What's nearby

  • Via Espana - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crown Casino - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cinta Costera - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 3 min drive - 3.6 km

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

Upscale family-friendly hotel located near Via Espana with rooms refurbished in 2021
Located close to Crown Casino and Multicentro Panama, Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals provides free full breakfast, a casino, and a swim-up bar. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as a casino VIP room, 4 casino gaming tables, and 100 slot machines. Indulge in a body treatment, a sports massage, and a facial at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants. Guests can also expect to find a poolside bar, a grocery/convenience store and a free daily manager's reception.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a ballroom
  • Outdoor furniture, a computer station, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 343 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Childcare services, free infant beds, and free extra beds
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 100 slot machines
  • 4 gaming tables
  • Casino (18,580 square feet of space)
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 25 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (79,654 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 9 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1946
  • Communal living room
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Lifeguards
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated guestrooms - June 2021
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 allowed for an extra charge of 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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 26 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 17 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals pet-friendly?

Yes, Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 26 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of PAB 100 per stay and a fee of PAB 27.50 per pet, per night. A cleaning fee of PAB 27.50 also applies.

How much is parking at Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of PAB 44 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals?

Check-out is at 1 PM. Late check-out is available for PAB 44 (subject to availability).

Does Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of PAB 35 per person applies.

Where is Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals located?

This family-friendly Panama City hotel is located in the business district, within a 10-minute walk of Via Espana and Crown Casino. Multicentro Panama and Multiplaza Pacific Mall are also within 2 mi (3 km). Iglesia del Carmen Station is only a 2-minute walk and Vía Argentina is 12 minutes.

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

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 360 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 1003 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

10/10

Excellent location, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice, clean place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Close to everything. Great breakfast buffet
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Good service..!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10

The staff was very accommodating and the area was walking distance from mainly everything.... Tranfers to and from Albrook mall was very accessible. The breakfast selection was continental however i would have love to try their local dishes but unfortunately it was not catered.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

It was nice room was good and food ok
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

Needs a lot of repair. Very old place. Bathroom sink wasn't working.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

very quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Close to supermarkets and restaurants. Didnt like the garbage stench after leaving the property.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10

Nice hotel for the price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Perfect for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

The hotel has is clean and has a variety of dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Perfect for a night in the city
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10

Horrible customer service Room was not ready for occupancy and still assigned to me Hairs in the shower, in toilet area, disgusting!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Convenient
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

Nice older hotel with poolside cabanas and good service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10

They don't respect the reservation do it through expedia page, just tell me I am sorry but the hotel is overbooked and I'm unable to accomodate you. I was supossed to check in at 3 pm , but I arrived arround 11:00 AM to confirm that I was on the country
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Todo excelente
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Very comfortable stay and friendly staff. Shower had draining issues, other than that I recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

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Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Very friendly staff. The rooms are a bit dated.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

The food was lovely
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

6/10

The room we stayed in, at the door had a huge space when locked. The key card looked broken like someone tried to break in. The surrounding area of the city had a foul smell. On the plus side, the room was spacious and tv channels were in English
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025