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Plaza Paitilla InnvsEl Panama by Faranda Grand Hotel
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. On balance, Plaza Paitilla Inn ranks slightly better than Hotel El Panama. Plaza Paitilla Inn scores 78 with approval from 3 publications like Fodor's, Oyster and Frommer's.
Plaza Paitilla Inn
Fodor's
Frommer's
Oyster
Via Italia Punta Paitilla, Punta Paitilla, Panama City, Panama
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"About a third of the rooms in this 19-story tower on Punta Paitilla have impressive views across the bay toward the Casco Viejo (those ending in 14–17)." Full review
"This hair-curler-shaped hotel is located in the high-rise residential community of Punta Paitilla -- yet it is still only blocks from a few convenience shops and the Multicentro Mall." Full review
Upper-middle-range
"Situated in the upscale Punta Paitilla neighborhood, this 272-room upper-middle-range hotel sits next to the Pacific Ocean, just a few minutes' walk from restaurants." Full review
El Panama by Faranda Grand Hotel
Fodor's
Oyster
Via Espana 111, Panama City 1753, Panama
From $84/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"Known simply as "El Panamá," the city's first luxury hotel...is vast, with spacious rooms and a big pool surrounded by gardens." Full review
Upper-middle-range
"This large, 350-room, upper-mid-range hotel is a landmark in Panama City." Full review