Hotel El Parador in downtown Panama City welcomes guests with a restaurant serving three daily meals. The outdoor pool offers a refreshing retreat after exploring, and dry cleaning and laundry services add convenience. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff.
Located in Bella Vista, a neighbourhood in Panama City, Hotel El Parador is near a metro station. Amador Causeway is a notable landmark, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Via Espana and Albrook Shopping Mall. Centro de Arte y Cultura and Museum of Natural Science are also worth visiting. Visit our Panama City travel guide
Eusebio Morales Ave, Panama City, Panama
What's nearby
Calle 50
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Avenida Balboa
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Crown Casino
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Via Espana
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Iglesia del Carmen
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Iglesia del Carmen Station
5 min walk
Panama City Passenger Station
13 min drive
Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
10 min drive
Restaurants
Tryp Panamá Centro
1 min walk
Torres De Alba Hotel & Suites
1 min walk
Arepas De Via España
1 min walk
Don Lee
2 min walk
El Jardín Vegetariano
2 min walk
About this property
Hotel El Parador
Hotel near Via Espana
Near Avenida Balboa, Hotel El Parador provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
An outdoor pool
Free self-parking
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a computer station
A lift and a front desk safe
Room features
All 65 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Computer station
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
Lift
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 8 AM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per person (one-way)
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, debit cards and cash
We should mention
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
El Parador Panama City
Hotel El Parador
Hotel El Parador Panama City
Hotel El Parador Panama/Panama City
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Hotel El Parador Panama City
Hotel El Parador Hotel Panama City
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel El Parador have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Hotel El Parador pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Hotel El Parador?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Hotel El Parador?
Check-in start time: 8 AM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Hotel El Parador?
Checkout is at noon.
Does Hotel El Parador provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 30 per person applies.
Where is Hotel El Parador located?
Located in Bella Vista, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Fiesta Casino and Via Espana. Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera are also within 1 mile (2 km). Iglesia del Carmen Station is 5 minutes by foot and Vía Argentina is 14 minutes.
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Reviews
Hotel El Parador Reviews
6.2
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6.6
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
6.2
Staff & service
5.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 353 reviews
10 - Excellent
37
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 353 reviews
8 - Good
99
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 353 reviews
6 - Okay
115
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 353 reviews
4 - Poor
61
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 353 reviews
2 - Terrible
41
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Maritza C.
7 Mar, 2020
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Publicidad Engañosa
No reunía los requerimientos para una señora mayor, como son los baños, el deterioro del mobiliario, me sentía incómoda, el restaurante no tenía un menú variado y nutritivo.
Debo calificar este alojamiento como cita de ocasión.
The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Another plus is it had hot water which is not always the case. The only light was in the entry therefore the room was too dark to read. A lamp next to the bed would have fixed this. It didn't ruin our stay. Perfect location and it was quiet.
Un Hotel sin Internet en estos días es inaceptable
Todo bien excepto por el Internet. Es increíble que en plena ciudad no puedas tener servicio. Es un atraso grande cuando necesitas algo tan básico y simplemente te dicen que tienen problemas de cobertura y ya. No resuelven nada. De haberlo sabido no lo hubiese elegido.
Lourdes
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
7 Apr, 2019
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was very basic but fine for the price. The Hotel's best feature is its pool. Lovely
noting was unique.
Every thing was ok until I got into the room, I went to use the bathroom and when I tried to take toilet paper, there was non, I was lucky I had a couple of napkins in my pocket, I went to the reception to ask for some and they sent a big roll, I could not put it in the dispenser and they did not do it, it was around the bathroom for the seven days, they did not provide with a single cup, plastic or glass, the room is very dark at night, if you are at bed and need to read any thing, you can not because they do not have night table lamp. This is getting too long and there are more things to say. The trip was great, the transfer from the airport to the hotel and back was perfect, only the room and the restaurant are not to the standard.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
5 Mar, 2019
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property needs lots of work very poor condition the staff is nice but the rooms discusting
Hotrl Parador is a nice older hotel. It is convenient to Dubway and bus routes. There are many different restaurants and bars nearby. The hotel has a decent restaurant but I ate most of my meals outside.
The room was a 3rd floor with a small balcony. The doors had gaps at top and bottom but they were secure. Their entire staff was very friendly and helpful. My Spanish was pretty poor but we were able to arrange whatever I needed. Local tours, airport transportation, places to go.
I will return to Parador for my next visit.
James
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
14 Feb, 2019
Liked: Staff & service
Average hotel in Obarrio
Internet didn't work, elevator seemed like it hadn't worked for some time and these things were ok, but not handled or explained well enough by the receptionist.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
13 Feb, 2019
I liked the location of the property, my last 3nights the elevator did not work, had to carry luggage down the staircase.
ES UN FRAUDE TOTAL, LAS FOTOS QUE APARECEN EN LA PAGINA CON RESPECTO A LAS HABITACIONES NO CORRESPONDE CON LO OFRECIDO.
TENIA UNA RESERVACIÓN PARA DOS ADULTOS TRES NIÑOS YA ESTABA PAGA Y AL MOMENTO DE REGISTRARME ME INFORMARON QUE NO HABÍA DISPONIBILIDAD, NOS OFRECIERON UNA HABITACIÓN CON TRES CAMAS SENCILLAS, OBVIAMENTE NO PODÍA ACEPTARLA.
NO RECOMIENDO ESTE ESTABLECIMIENTO, CARECE DE ATENCION AL CLIENTE , LO UNICO QUE DECIAN ERA QUE ME COMUNICARA CON HOTELES.COM, NECESITO LA DEVOLUCIÓN DE MI DINERO.
Was a big event in Panama City on the time I arrive so when I got to the hotel and try to check in .... I find out that they sold my room because they make more money! They try to send me to a not even one star hotel that I refuse to go there!!! I never recommend this hotel!!!!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
8/10 Good
Guillermo
19 Nov, 2018
Liked: Staff & service
Is in the center of the city but very noisysie do to construction around
Guillermo
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2018
6/10 Okay
Jaime
5 Nov, 2018
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Regular la atención
Regular la atención ya que solicitamos sábanas limpias y nunca llegaron, pésimo
Insumos dentro del baño, para poner el jabón y alfombras dentro del baño para nos resbalar.
Kevin
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
22 Oct, 2018
Liked: Staff & service
I guess they did a good job with the photos posted online because when I arrived, I felt I was in a different place. And not exactly in a good way.
When checking in, I was given 2 room keys and told to go look at them myself so I could pick which one I preferred. I felt strange that hotel staff didn't come with me.
When I booked (because of the photos and price) I thought I had reserved a room with a bathtub and a mini fridge. Turns out, I didn't (that was my mistake). But when I asked if I could change rooms and pay any difference so I could be in one that did have those things, They tell me they don't have rooms with bathtubs and the only one that has one is having work done so its out of service. They did have rooms with a mini fridge but they couldn't change rooms for me until the next day (I would be out all day for the next 2 days). I decided to stay and make it work somehow.
I go up to my New room and open the door to see there was a Phone book lying on the floor as soon as I opened the door. Randomly. I had to go back down to the receptivo to get the air conditioning and TV remotes, I felt they could have given them to me when checking in.
I left some cigarrettes in my night stand drawer the night I arrived, I counted them. Left in the morning and came back a night to find less than what I left. Yes, they're only cigarrettes but I felt uncomfortable with what that represents. I no longer felt my things were secure in the room.
Overall. Not a great experience.