Hotel El Parador

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Avenida Balboa
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Front of property
Outdoor pool
Suite
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Eusebio Morales Ave, Panama City, Panama
  • Via Espana
    3 min walk
  • Crown Casino
    6 min walk
  • Iglesia del Carmen
    7 min walk
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    10 min drive

Room options

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Panama City

At Hotel El Parador you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Bella Vista hotel include Albrook Shopping Mall and Multiplaza Pacific Mall.

What's nearby

  • Via Espana - 3 min walk
  • Avenida Balboa - 18 min walk
  • Cinta Costera - 18 min walk
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 4 min drive
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 8 min drive

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

  • ‪Don Lee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Loving Hut - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Arepas De Via España - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Jardín Vegetariano - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Aquelarre Taproom - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Parador

Hotel with free parking, near Avenida Balboa
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and laundry facilities are also featured at Hotel El Parador. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Panama City hotel.

  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel El Parador offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

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

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel El Parador

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel El Parador?

Hotel El Parador offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel El Parador?

Yep, Hotel El Parador has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel El Parador?

The closest beach to Hotel El Parador is Veracruz Beach (7.3 km).

Does Hotel El Parador have a pool?

Hotel El Parador has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel El Parador?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel El Parador?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel El Parador?

Check-in begins at 8 AM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel El Parador?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel El Parador Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 353 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 353 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 353 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 353 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 353 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, hot breakfast, clean room.
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, walkable convenient to subway station & urban resources.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hard to connect to the WiFi. The hall phone sounds very loud since early in the morning. The location is excellent, very centric.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Terry

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Nothing good to see and customer service was awful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property needs an urgent renovation, smells bad on the room. The metal items on the bath all was with oxide.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Zsuzsanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Goood.
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was very basic but fine for the price. The Hotel's best feature is its pool. Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 24 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property needs lots of work very poor condition the staff is nice but the rooms discusting
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice clean old hotel.
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.
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
I liked the location of the property, my last 3nights the elevator did not work, had to carry luggage down the staircase.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Guillermo, Ny city

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Is in the center of the city but very noisysie do to construction around
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

james, houston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
much construction noise, jackhammers, hammering, trucks etc
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Jesus

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Frank V.

Very basic clean hotel with an affordable restaurant in the lobby.
Hospitality was excellent and rooms were always clean. Rooftop pool was nice with a small seating area. No wifi in the rooms, had to go to the restaurant or lobby.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Dario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in a really good location, at El Cangrejo, close to restaurants, supermarkets, metro entry, banks, ... . The staff was very attentive. The hotel can be enhanced, specifically their room furniture. The pool at the roof is a very good plus to relax after a hard day, you can even swim at night with a spectacular view of the Panama skyline
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Jason, Honduras

Disliked: Room comfort
The room aren't much sound proof , the cleaning personnel are too noisy when pasing through the hallway or when cleaning the order rooms on your floor.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018