Luxury Hotels in Panama
Panama has been described as a third world country behind a first world façade. This is a very apt description of it. Many people who live and work in Panama lead very simple lives, but visitors can experience this wonderful country from a very privileged perspective. Panama City has a wealth of fine restaurants, designer boutiques, luxury hotels and casinos and prices are comparatively low.
Many visitors come to Panama for one of the many conventions held in the Atlapa or Sheraton convention centres. Others visit to experience the eco-tourism offered in the National Parks, to see the Kuna Indians or to visit the Panama Canal. The health-tourism business is also booming in Panama’s top hospitals. There are hotels to suit every visitor to Panama, whether you are a snowbird escaping North America’s winter, or on a business trip.
There are several distinct regions in Panama; the city, the mountains which include Boquete and Chiriqui, and the beaches including Farallon on the Pacific coast, and Bocas del Toro on the Caribbean coast. Checkout the great deals on these luxury hotels and experience a little of Panama for yourself.
The Bristol Hotel
Situated in the heart of Panama City’s business district, this luxury hotel stands out above the rest. This boutique hotel has just 56 rooms and suites, all with marble bathrooms, luxury furnishings and WiFi internet connections. The excellent service at this hotel is legendary, along with the sumptuous dining. There is a full business centre, fitness centre and a shuttle service to the airport.
El Panama Hotel
Tucked in behind the main shopping street of Via Espana, this luxury hotel has a relaxed Caribbean style. Set amidst acres of palm-laden gardens around a fabulous swimming pool it is hard to believe that it is in the centre of the city. Rooms are luxuriously appointed with decadent furnishings and up-to-the-minute facilities. A spa, fitness centre, boutique, casino and nightclub are all on-site.
Intercontinental Playa Bonita Resort and Spa
Business and pleasure mix well at the Intercontinental Playa Bonita Resort with its 11 conference and meeting rooms in a pleasant location on the outskirts of the city. Close to the Panama Canal Visitor’s centre and the championship Tuscan golf course, this luxury hotel is considered one of Panama’s best kept secrets. With 302 rooms and 28 suites, the hotel offers excellent facilities in an exclusive environment.
Bambito Resort Hotel, Chiriqui
High in the mountains of inland Panama, this hotel is in a much cooler, damper climate. Enjoy the luxurious rooms with cable TV, complimentary newspaper, internet access and air conditioning. The hotel facilities include a swimming pool, fitness centre, bar/lounge and meeting rooms. Relax on your balcony or experience the thermal springs, exotic landscapes, and guided walks through the rainforest.
Playa Blanca Resort
Playa Blanca Resort takes full advantage of its position on the best beach in Panama. The large rooms have air conditioning and satellite TV and all overlook the pool area and beach. The top-notch facilities in the Playa Blanca Resort offer a choice of restaurants including the Panama Canal Buffet and the El Velero Grill Restaurant. An all-inclusive option is available which includes 3 meals a day, but drinks are extra. Located two hours west of Panama City, this resort is ideally situated for exploring central Panama.
Valle Escondido Resort, Boqueté
This exclusive boutique hotel with just 39 rooms really does live up to its name, tucked away in the ‘Hidden Valley’. Within strolling distance of the small highland town of Boqueté, this resort has a spa, 9-hole golf course, gym, sauna, tennis courts and several swimming pools. Enjoy the magnificent gardens, volcanoes and views of Boqueté, along with an amazing choice of cuisine in the area.
Hotel Bocas del Toro
This charming Hotel on Isla Colon is located on the archipelago of islands called Bocas del Toro. Largely inhabited by the tiny Kuna Indians wearing their colourful costumes and appliqué ‘Molas’, this is an exceptional away-from-it-all experience. Simple elegance best describes this boutique hotel, which blends in with its unspoilt location with its open air restaurant and natural wood furnishings. Ideal for eco-tourists who want to explore the national marine park with its sea turtles and manatees, it is a paradise for divers, bird-watchers and naturalists.
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