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Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

4.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with a health club and a rooftop terrace

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Desayuno Incluido)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking (Breakfast Included)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking (Breakfast Included)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Gaspar Hernandez y Via Argentina, Corregimiento El Cangrejo, Panama City, Panama, 581

What's nearby

  • Via Espana - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cinta Costera - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Avenida Balboa - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 4 min drive - 2.7 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
  • ‪The Raj - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Trapiche - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Angel Restaurante - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante El Caribe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

Upscale hotel near Via Espana
Take advantage of a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a health club.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and an elevator
  • A banquet hall, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 90 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 for adults and USD 14 for children
  • 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

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 14 for adults and USD 14 for children
  • 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
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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 3.25 per day.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM.

Does Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel located?

Located in Bella Vista, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Crown Casino and Via Espana. Albrook Shopping Mall and Multiplaza Pacific Mall are also within 3 mi (5 km). Vía Argentina is 7 minutes by foot and Iglesia del Carmen Station is 13 minutes.

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Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 528 out of 865 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 865 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 865 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 865 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 865 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Everything about this hotel is outstanding !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Good hotel for the price. Well located.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

We always love Best Western.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

The staff was very accommodating
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Pleasant stay meal was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

This is a great location and the hotel is nice. The air and hot water work perfectly. The room is modern and clean. The service is great. If you are unfamiliar with Panamá and have more of an American expectation when lodging in hotels you will probably be happy here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Everything went great since the 1st day. Great staff and they had everything clean. The shower door does have a space where the water leaks and it a mess on the bathroom, but just an insignificant detail, staff made sure to dry and clean it every time
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Clean, nice layout nice rooftop, bar and pool
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great experience...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Great hotel brilliant staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Hotel was a mazing , i will go back there
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Clean facilities in nice walkable area. Staff super friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10

After looking at the reviews online and deciding Was disappointed with our 1 night stay. We had an early flight. Decided we could eat
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great place! Great value!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10

Decent hotel. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Excellent service….breakfast was on point and great staff .
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

I have stayed here many times of the years and the hotel offers a good breakfast in the mornings and has a very reasonable roof top restaurant for dinners.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Great amenities and location for the price.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Nice hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Great location 10 minute walk from Metro. Safe area, lots of restaurants. Good clean modern rooms. All facilities worked well. Very good breakfast buffet. Excellent rooftop pool, restaurant and bar with amazing views. Friendly, efficient and competent reception staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Property was nice and staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean, breakfast included was very good. Pool was clean, easy to get chairs and towels!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Good middle level hotel. Quiet location, close to Metro. Friendly efficient staff: A/C unit was fixed quickly. Excellent rooftop pool and bar/restaurant with amazing views of the city. Good buffet breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

It was a convenient location. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024