The hype
Great location and cool design, but impossible to sleep in.
Hotel Casa Panamá
$90-160 / ღამეში
დაჯავშენე ეს თუ You're a heavy sleeper who wants to stumble home from the club directly into bed without calling an Uber.
რატომ უყვართ ხოლმე
- Unbeatable location at the gateway to Casco Viejo
- Lazotea rooftop bar offers some of the best skyline views in the city
- Industrial-chic aesthetic that feels distinct from generic chains
სწრაფი გადახედვა: A loud, sweaty nightclub that happens to have some bedrooms downstairs.
გადამოწმებული @SheMamaMaps-ის მიერ: I felt stuck trying to find a place that wasn't a total hostel but didn't cost a fortune. This hotel was the perfect middle ground. I loved the rooftop bar and having restaurants right downstairs, plus it's walkable to everything in Casco Viejo. Ideally suited for families.
აქ დაყოვნებული სტუმრი ამბობს
Reality check
The 'rustic' stone walls look cool on Instagram but shed debris onto the floor and trap moisture.
- You are in Panama City specifically to party
- You can sleep through an earthquake
- You want a boutique vibe for under $150
სუფთობა და მოვლა
6.5
- Housekeeping: Hit or miss. Daily service is provided, but 'missed spots' and dust are common complaints.
- Bathroom hygiene: Grout often shows signs of mold due to high humidity and poor ventilation. Shower floors can be slippery/slimy.
- Maintenance: Rough. Peeling paint, crumbling stone walls, and flickering lights are part of the 'rustic' charm.
- Linens & towels: Generally clean but can feel damp due to the humidity. Some reports of stained sheets.
- Odors & scents: Strong musty smell in windowless rooms; occasional sewage whiffs from the old city plumbing.
ძილის ხარისხი
3.5ხმამაღალი
0-4ხმამაღალი
4-7.5საშუალო
7.5-10ჩუმი
- Lazotea Rooftop Bar (directly overhead)
- Street traffic and honking (Casco Viejo entrance)
- Echoing voices from the central atrium/lobby
დაჯავშნამდე
სასარგებლო
- The pool is tiny and located inside the restaurant—awkward for swimming while people eat lunch.
- There is no elevator to the rooftop; you have to walk up the last flight.
- Valet parking is surprisingly cheap ($5/night) but essential as street parking is impossible.
რა გადაიტანოთ
- High-fidelity earplugs (Loop or similar)
- Flip-flops (floors can be gritty with stone debris)
- A portable dehumidifier or moisture absorber bags if you're sensitive
ოთახის გენი
საუკეთესო არჩევანი
- Second-floor rooms (if you must stay here) to avoid lobby noise, though you trade it for rooftop bass.
- Balcony rooms facing the street offer light, but bring heavy-duty earplugs.
თავიდან აცილებული ოთახები
- Ground floor internal rooms (often windowless, musty, and noisy from the lobby)
- Any room directly under the kitchen/bar area (dragging chairs noise)
ოთახის მოთხოვნის გენი – დააკოპირე და ჩასვი
“I am a light sleeper. Please assign me a room as far as possible from the rooftop bar and NOT on the ground floor facing the lobby. I prefer a room with an external window if available.”
ხშირი კითხვები და დამალული რჩევები
ყველაფერი, რაც ნამდვილად უნდა იცოდე ჯავშნამდე.
Is breakfast included?
Usually no. It's often an extra charge (~$15) and reviews suggest it's mediocre. Walk to a local cafe instead.
Is the area safe?
Yes, Casco Viejo is heavily policed and safe for tourists, but don't wander too far north into El Chorrillo (blocks away).
Can I bring guests to the rooftop?
Yes, Lazotea is open to the public and is a popular nightlife spot, which is exactly why it's so loud.
Do the rooms have hot water?
Inconsistent. Many guests report lukewarm showers or long wait times for hot water.
Is there an elevator?
Yes, but it only goes to the guest room floors, not all the way to the rooftop bar.
How is the WiFi?
Decent in the lobby, but thick stone/concrete walls can kill the signal in some rooms.
შიდა რჩევები
- ✨
The 'internal view' rooms often have a curtain instead of a solid wall facing the corridor—zero soundproofing.
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Guests get a discount at the rooftop bar (Lazotea); ask for the coupon at check-in.
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The hotel entrance is right at the start of the Casco Viejo loop, making Uber pickups easier than deep inside the district.
5 რამ, რაც უნდა იცოდე სანამ წახვალ
💡The 'rustic' stone walls constantly shed dust and grit onto your bed and luggage.
💡The pool is effectively a decorative water feature for the restaurant; you will feel like a zoo animal if you swim in it.
💡Some rooms have windows that open directly into the internal hallway, meaning you must keep curtains closed 24/7 for privacy.
💡The bathroom lighting is 'moody' (read: so dim you can't see to shave or apply makeup).
💡Housekeeping sometimes leaves the balcony doors unlocked—check them immediately upon entry.
ადგილობრივი სახელმძღვანელი
რუკა
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