El Panama by Faranda Grand Hotel
Calle Eusebio A. Morales Av. Central España Edificio, Panama City 111 Panama
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HOTEL STYLE
Family
Centrally Located
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Free breakfast
Casino and Gambling
Game room
Books, DVDs, music for children
Valet parking
Wifi
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Sauna
Pool / beach towels
Rooftop pool
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Complimentary welcome drink
Happy hour
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Swimup bar
Poolside bar
Rooftop bar
Hiking
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Karaoke
Patio
Walking tours
Children's playground
Children's television networks
Indoor play area for children
Kids pool
Airport transportation
Shuttle bus service
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Photo copier / fax In business centre
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hammam
Hand massage
Head massage
Massage
Neck massage
Open-air bath
Pedicure
Salon
Steam room
Waxing services
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Executive lounge access
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Shops
First aid kit
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Washing machine
Ironing service
Room features
Allergy-free room
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Extra long beds
Walk-in shower
Soundproof rooms
Air purifier
Bathrobes
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Separate living room
Sofa
Telephone
VIP room facilities
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
On-demand films
Radio
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
City view
Pool view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
Location
Calle Eusebio A. Morales Av. Central España Edificio, Panama City 111 Panama
Getting there
Good for walkers
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Grade: 83 out of 100
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Reviews
3.8
1,726 reviews
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El Panama by Faranda Grand Hotel garners mixed reviews from its guests. The well-equipped rooms and relaxing atmosphere are frequently commended, with the location earning high marks for its convenience.
However, some guests have encountered maintenance issues, including malfunctioning AC and concerns over cleanliness. Despite these occasional drawbacks, the hotel's amenities, including clean pools and professional service, are generally well-received, all offered at what many consider a reasonable price point.
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The hotel is a nice property, friendly front and helpful front desk staff. The rooms are very spacious, but the furniture in need of some updating. Housekeeping was unreachable for towels, when I called front desk I was told there wasn't anymore. This was upsetting because we had no face towels to use, only a bath towel. Our room smelled wet & damp, the odor wasn't appealing. My daughters those room, had no issues, so that was a good thing. Overall I would give my experience a 7 out of 10, it's a budget friendly hotel with a Casino attached, that was a nice experience to check out.
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Date of stay: March 2025Trip type: Travelled with family
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The hotel is three stars. It is big and the days I was there it was full of passengers because they coincided with national holidays. They assigned me a room on the 7th floor that had an air conditioning unit inside the closet that made continuous noises. The area in which it is located is not very nice and they do not recommend that tourists walk nearby at night. You always have to go by car or use Uber. Breakfast is good, unpretentious. We had dinner one night in the hotel restaurant, it has a buffet and offers a la carte service. The food was not bad and the prices are adequate, but cockroaches were walking on our table and on the adjoining wall... If I return to Panama I will not stay at this hotel.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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In advance we ask the hotel to check in before 3 pm since we arrive at 1 pm. They didn't take our order. So we had to wait 2 hours in the lobby. There was a place to sit and everything, but we wanted to have lunch and we had to go out with the rain, as there was a storm that day.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This hotel is amazing , the staff is great , Kathy , Captain Raquel , Nayanna , Farra , Arianna and Alexander treated me really good and their service makes the hotel much better . I appreciate their service .
Also the hotel is really well located and the tradition of the place is amazing .
Also the hotel is really well located and the tradition of the place is amazing .
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Hotel El Panama By Faranda Grand, Administración de ingresos at El Panama by Faranda Grand Hotel
Responded Aug 3, 2024
¡Muchas gracias por sus amables palabras! Nos alegra saber que disfrutó de su estancia en nuestro hotel. Kathy, Capitán Raquel, Nayanna, Farra, Arianna y Alexander estarán encantados de saber que su servicio hizo su experiencia aún mejor. Estamos orgullosos de nuestra ubicación y de la tradición que El Panamá by Faranda Grand representa, y es un placer saber que usted también lo aprecia. Si necesita algo más en el futuro o desea regresar, no dude en contactarnos. ¡Estamos aquí para servirle! Saludos cordiales, Claudia Hormechea Guest Relations - Concierge Hotel El Panamá by Faranda Grand servicioalcliente@elpanama.com +507 215-9000
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When we arrived from Honduras, there was one front desk attendant with a line of 3-4 people waiting to be checked in. While waiting, we saw a handful of other staff members who also worked the desk look at their phones and continue walking by. We were given a double room that was still OCCUPIED - we noticed the beds had been sat on, shoes and luggage were in the room! What if this had been our room? While we were provided another room, again upon arrival the door leading to the pool was open?! The door never secured properly. Shower drained only AFTER completing shower. Phone in the room never worked even though we informed them of it. Had to walk to the front desk for any issue. And to request anything - an extra towel, a roll of toilet paper - took HOURS to get. The breakfast was nothing to rave about. Most hot dishes were not even warm when you served yourself.
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: Research your hotel. Be aware of loud music, pool hours, complimentary options available.
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Response from Hotel El Panama By Faranda Grand, Atención al huésped/Recepción at El Panama by Faranda Grand Hotel
Responded Jan 21, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We sincerely apologize for the inconveniences you encountered during your stay. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will address the issues with our team to ensure a better service for our guests. We are truly sorry for the lack of attention to detail and the shortcomings in customer service you experienced. Rest assured that we take your comments seriously and will work on improving in all the areas you mentioned. We hope you can give us another opportunity to provide you with a more pleasant stay in the future.
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Excellent service, delicious typical food and first class care.
The pools are always spotless, creating a perfect family atmosphere to enjoy, relax and share unforgettable moments with loved ones.....
The pools are always spotless, creating a perfect family atmosphere to enjoy, relax and share unforgettable moments with loved ones.....
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Disfrutar de la estadía y prepararse con diferentes atuendos para adaptarse a todo lo que ofrecen
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We booked a king room for 3 nights which was big and very nice but we needed more room for clothes etc. I went to the front desk and asked Christian if we could pay to upgrade to the king suite. Christian asked if we would like to see the suite first and took us there. It was huge and well appointed and we said that we would like it. We all went back to the front desk and when we asked for the price increase Christian informed us that there would be no extra charge and to enjoy our stay. The bed was extremely comfortable, the bathroom had double sinks and a whirlpool tub. Furniture was top notch and there were 2 flat screen tv's.
Huge thanks to Christian for making our stay exceptional.
Huge thanks to Christian for making our stay exceptional.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Hotel El Panama By Faranda Grand, Administración de ingresos at El Panama by Faranda Grand Hotel
Responded Jul 3, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that Christian was able to assist you with your upgrade. It's great to know that you found the king suite spacious and well-appointed, and that the amenities met your needs. We strive to provide excellent service, and your feedback is much appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back to El Panama by Faranda Grand in the future. Thank you again!
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Excellent service, we were very well attended to by the staff from the first day we arrived at the hotel. The person in charge of cleaning the room was very kind and very cooperative, attentive to everything, very kind. Excellent, grateful to everyone
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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The experience at the hotel was very good, the person's attention is excellent, always willing to collaborate. The facilities have safety dishes, views of the city.
We had the opportunity to experience the event rooms, which are spacious, equipped with good display systems and the furniture is perfect for events.
The gourmet experience is excellent, breakfast covers the different expectations of diners, fruit, varied typical foods, eggs to taste, bakery products, etc.
We had the opportunity to experience the event rooms, which are spacious, equipped with good display systems and the furniture is perfect for events.
The gourmet experience is excellent, breakfast covers the different expectations of diners, fruit, varied typical foods, eggs to taste, bakery products, etc.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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The employees are great, they make you feel welcome, especially Paolo at the reception 🥰
Breakfast is full of choices, the rooms get
first class cleansing.
We will recommend this hotel and the location is perfect. Close to the subway and all public transportation.
The pool is great. No complained.
We have nothing negative to say about this hotel or the employees. Just keep on doing what you been doing
The employees go beyond and above expectation.
Breakfast is full of choices, the rooms get
first class cleansing.
We will recommend this hotel and the location is perfect. Close to the subway and all public transportation.
The pool is great. No complained.
We have nothing negative to say about this hotel or the employees. Just keep on doing what you been doing
The employees go beyond and above expectation.
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: No improvement
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Response from Hotel El Panama By Faranda Grand, Administración de ingresos at El Panama by Faranda Grand Hotel
Responded May 3, 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience at Hotel El Panama By Faranda Grand! We are glad to know that you enjoyed the facilities and that we met your expectations. We will let Paolo know that his services were part of his great experience. We are ready to continue providing you with an excellent service. We hope to see you again soon. Have a great day!
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Good Morning,
We offer the transportation service from the airport to our hotel, which would cost USD $ 35 and from the hotel to the airport USD $ 30, both trips would be for two people, from the 3rd person there would be an extra charge of USD $ 10 per additional person, payment could be made in cash to the driver or by credit card at the time of arrival at the hotel reception. The airport is approximately 30 minutes from the hotel.
If you wish to hire transportation services, please let us know in advance to be able to coordinate your collection.
Once the coordination is confirmed and you need to cancel it, please do it in time, if it will not be charged to your room.
I remain attentive to your response, have a good day.
Best regards.
Dear ships99,
Thanks for choosing our hotel for your upcoming visit to Panamá.
Our hotel is100% smoking free, not even in balcony or public areas.
Thanks for your comprehension with this, we are acomplishing goubernamental regulations.
Please let me know in case that you require any additional information. Looking forward to welcome you!
Kind Regards
Dear Laaws,
All of our rooms are non-smoking.
Best Regards,
Customer Service
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C$69 - C$174 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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el panama city hotel, el hotel panama city, hotel el panama
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
343
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Frequently Asked Questions about El Panama by Faranda Grand Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to El Panama by Faranda Grand Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Escape Room Panama (0.3 km), Iglesia del Carmen (0.2 km), and Mercado de Abastos (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at El Panama by Faranda Grand Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a swimup bar, a rooftop bar, and free wifi.
Which room amenities are available at El Panama by Faranda Grand Hotel?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at El Panama by Faranda Grand Hotel?
Guests can enjoy a swimup bar, a rooftop bar, and free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at El Panama by Faranda Grand Hotel?
Yes, free parking, a parking garage, and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to El Panama by Faranda Grand Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Coffee Max, Riesen, and Pomodoro Ristorante Italiano.
Are there opportunities to exercise at El Panama by Faranda Grand Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Does El Panama by Faranda Grand Hotel have airport transportation?
Yes, El Panama by Faranda Grand Hotel offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at El Panama by Faranda Grand Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does El Panama by Faranda Grand Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.