El Panama by Faranda Grand HotelvsPlaza Paitilla Inn
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.
El Panama by Faranda Grand Hotel
Via Espana 111, Panama City 1753, Panama
From $84/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"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
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This large, 350-room, upper-mid-range hotel is a landmark in Panama City." Full review
Plaza Paitilla Inn
Via Italia Punta Paitilla, Punta Paitilla, Panama City, Panama
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"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
Frommer's
"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
Oyster
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