The Panama was the perfect base for our trip - loved the short drive over the Golden Gate each day and when it came to it, Napa seemed like it was just down the road. The room was beautifully finished and the bed was so comfy we nearly missed our flight. Dan, the owner, was a gentleman and the perfect... More

We stayed one night and that was one too many. The bed was lumpy, squeaky, and the room was beyond "quaint". The noise from kitchen staff through the walls together with exterior lighting blasting through the door made for a sleepless night. Spend a few more dollars and stay at a real hotel.

I have lived in Marin for years and I have on many occasions rented rooms at the Panama Hotel for special occasions. It used to be funky and fun, but the new owner (quite a few years back) has kept all the original charm, fixed it up, created some beautiful suites, and also runs a very good restaurant with music... More

Friends referred us to the Panama Hotel at the edge of a residential neighborhood in San Rafael. It is more like a bed and breakfast. Each room has a different theme and size. We stayed in the Safari Room. Totally charming and well appointed. Breakfast was included and was very good for a continental breakfast. The restaurant which is part... More

We were in San Rafael for a business meeting. Another person who was attending the meeting was staying at the Panama Hotel, so we booked our room here. From the moment we arrived the staff were happy, smiling and wanting to take care of us. We stayed in Mimi's Bungalow. It was very spacious with a separate bedroom, living room... More

This hotel is full of character and good value. Best thing was the breakfast, fresh fruit and cakes straight from the oven. The room (Roy Rogers) was fine, no frills but the shared bathroom and shower were a bit grubby, old and dark.

I stayed one night at the Panama House in San Rafael in mid-December. Perhaps it was the time of the year that will contribute to this poor review, but others I talked to later had similar experiences at different times of the year. There is a large, busy and elegant restaurant right under a number of the rooms. Kitchen noise,... More

My wife and I stayed 5 nights in the Safari room during our trip in early July. We ate in the restaurant almost every night and Sunday brunch. There was live music on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. It was packed the night Faith Winthrop performed, but we found seats at the bar. The staff was great, the food was varied... More

Wow. What an unexpected surprise. This is a unique hotel, with bags of character, fabulous food, and good service. The courtyard dining is incredibly charming with lush planning and citrus fruits above you as you eat. The rooms are very different from the bland and uniform product of a Holiday Inn – so if that what you are looking for... More