Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

Great hotel. The bedroom was a decent size and very clean with a nice modern bathroom, with a separate toilet/shower room with a rain showerhead. The king bed and pillows were extremely comfortable. Good WiFi, TV and coffee bar. Safe available. We had a nice view of the city from the 12th floor and the elevators are very fast. The rooftop pool was great. It was small but very relaxing after a hot day of touring and the view of the city is spectacular. The Buffet breakfast was a good size, diversified and very good food. The breakfast room is very nice. Tables.were nice and clean and well attended. Staff was attentive and polite. The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. One person always spoke English. The hotel is just off Via Argentina which has many local restaurants choices, including El Trapeche right on the corner. I had trouble with my Uber ap, but taxis were very easy to hail in front of the hotel and on the Via. Taxis to most other areas in the city cost between $5 and $8 (make sure you ask how much first and then bargain if you don't like their price)--Casca Viejo was the most expensive-- the only$8 trip we had. . We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Walked to the Via every night and never had any issues or incidents. The Panamanian people are very warm and welcoming.

The staff were extremely polite and friendly. I loved how roomy and comfortable the room was and the views from the window and the rooftop pool were stunning!! The cleaning staff did a fantastic job. I did not get a chance to try any of the food at the hotel restaurant as there are many other restaurants nearby with Latin America and Caribbean food options which I wanted to try out. The hotel is in a convenient location as there is a plethora of restaurants, convenience stores, shopping stores, pharmacies and the metro station. also, most tour operators will only offer pickups at hotels within Panama City. I would definitely stay on my next trip to Panama! 10/10

Lovely friendly staff upon check in and bar service. Beds were very comfortable. Had two full sized beds for two friends. Nice. Black out curtains worked well. As did AC and Wi-Fi. Many restaurants and shops on the streets close by. Uber pick up was very fast. Breakfast buffet was ample with lots of fresh fruit and hot items. Luccas Italian restaurant a short block away was GOOD. Booked one night to be ready to go to the PTY airport which was less than 30 minutes away at 10am. Would stay again.

The location is convenient, the rooms are modern and comfortable, and the staff was friendly and helpful. We especially enjoyed the rooftop area—it has a beautiful view of the city and a nice relaxing vibe. The breakfast was also a pleasant surprise: a good continental selection with sweets, fruits, and more - definitely one of the better breakfasts we had during our 2 weeks trip over Panama. A perfect base for exploring Panama City!

The room was spacious and not located really close to the elevator, so the general layout of the hotel is nice. Breakfast spread was fine with ample options; coffee was good. Easy walk to everything you need - restaurants, cafes, groceries. Room surprisingly quiet given bustling El Congrejo neighborhood. Staff were amiable and kind. Would definitely stay here again.