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Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

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Bar (on property)
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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Luxury
4.0 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Serene retreat with rooftop sanctuary

Panoramic city views unfold from the rooftop pool with its stylish bar. The central El Cangrejo neighborhood offers a quiet retreat with charming eateries nearby. Travelers unwind in modern rooms with exceptional service from the multilingual 24-hour front desk team.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $97
$88 nightly
$97 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 29 - May 30

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Calle Gaspar Hernandez y Via Argentina, Corregimiento El Cangrejo, Panama City, Panama, 581
  • Place, Via Espana
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Iglesia del Carmen
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Calle 50
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Panama City

With a stay at Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Panama City, within a 5-minute drive of Albrook Shopping Mall and Via Espana. .This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Multiplaza Pacific Mall and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Cinta Costera.

What's nearby

  • Via Espana - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Crown Casino - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Iglesia del Carmen - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Calle 50 - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Avenida Balboa - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Vía Argentina - 7 min walk
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 18 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante y Cafetería DEL Prado - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Trapiche - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mentiritas Blancas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Central Taproom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taberna La Malagueña - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a health club.
Make yourself at home in one of the 90 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 40-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a health club and an outdoor pool. Additional features at this Beaux Arts hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.
Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (USD 3.25 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)

More

  • 15 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one way)
  • Self parking fee: USD 3.25 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel
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BEST WESTERN PLUS Panama Zen Hotel Panama City
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Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 630 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes everything was vreat
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

CELANGE, LAWRENCEVILLE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, clean
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was wonderful, especially the staff. Special shout out to Esperanza. One of the best therapeudic massages i have ever had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was easy. The room was washroom were kept very clean by the staff. The bed was moderately comfortable. The rooftop pool was enjoyable, had a good view, but was sometimes busy and loud.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

anita

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel is dated, bed needs replacing, small TV We weren’t able to eat at the hotel as our timing would allow this. It was clean and staff were great but I felt this was overpriced
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breanna

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Collin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What stood out for me was the location, the price per night, the decor and overall cleanliness of the hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cherita

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were unable to enter the country and was told By expedia that we were unable to receive a refund on our stay because the hotel didnt want to give it back. I lost $500. UNACCEPTABLE
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Foo, London

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jandir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pretty good rooms, breakfast and staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enos

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location of this hotel in the El Congrejo neighborhood is a standout feature. The hotel is quiet but located in an area with many restaurants and bars in a very walk-able area.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Twayna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time I'm staying at this hotel. It is walking distance to cafes, convenience stores and restaurants. The hotel also smells amazing that I had to track down their scent supplier amd purchase a few bottles to take back with me
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro Javier

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff is always friendly. Breakfast has good options though I wish they had bigger plates.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Josée

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Le point intéressant de cet hôtel est le service hors-pair de la part du personnel, surtout à la réception. L'autre point positif est la situation de l'hôtel... près de tout.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view Great buffet Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricio

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

feng

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Grethel

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service
Se negaron a otorgarme una factura oficial
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Maria

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff courtegeous, well located
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mario

The room was fine, b
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatyana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really nice, cable tv pool closes at 7 or 8 I stayed on the 11th floor n the room was cold asf without AC lmao but overall the experience was great ….the view was something to look forward to
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paulette

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room cleaning was random, keys failed twice in our 4 day stay, and breakfast was bland. Staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025