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Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

4.0 star property
Upscale retreat near Albrook Shopping Mall offers modern comforts and city convenience for travelers seeking a memorable Panama stay

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Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel offers attentive service and amenities in Panama City. Enjoy cocktails at the poolside bar or city views from the rooftop terrace. The hotel provides in-room WiFi, dry cleaning, and helpful staff that consistently impresses guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Bella Vista, a neighborhood in Panama City, Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel is near a metro station. Panama Viejo and Amador Causeway are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Albrook Shopping Mall and Via Espana. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Maracana Stadium or Estadio Rommel Fernandez. Visit our Panama City travel guide
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Calle Gaspar Hernandez y Via Argentina, Corregimiento El Cangrejo, Panama City, Panama, 581

What's nearby

  • Calle 50
    Calle 50
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Panama City night skyline
    Avenida Balboa
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Cinta Costera
    Cinta Costera
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Via Espana
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Crown Casino
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • El Trapiche
    2 min walk
  • Restaurante y Cafetería DEL Prado
    3 min walk
  • Restaurante El Caribe
    2 min walk
  • Central Taproom
    3 min walk
  • Mentiritas Blancas
    1 min walk

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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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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?

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 1 mi (2 km) of Via Espana and Avenida Balboa. Albrook Shopping Mall is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. Vía Argentina is 7 minutes by foot and Iglesia del Carmen Station is 13 minutes.

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Reviews

Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 639 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and large but plain clean room. Very friendly staff. Great location near lots of shops and restaurants. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

NANCY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had to wait awhile for our room to be be cleaned, but everything else was excellent. Great breakfast, clean room, nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and clean. Very professional staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fresh food and excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Miu Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the bed and the room is quiet. Breakfast is buffet style and self serve. A good variety and delicious.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
breakfast was good. staff were friendly. checking in waa a breeze
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

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

8/10 Good

Collin

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing staff was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Enos

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the services were excellent from front desk to clean rooms and breakfast will recommend persons to stay at this hotel the experience was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, nice breakfast. Arrived at 1am after delayed flight very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zaira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very friendly , well situated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was super, great location near park and really good restaurants. Breakfast was mediocre.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Twayna

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Well located Good service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leiloni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy the vibe of Via Argentina with numerous restaurants within walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

barry b

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast. Good price for a very comfortable hotel. Reception staff are very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corrado

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a good location, with many options to eat. The staff is very nice and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. We enjoyed it. Breakfast was complimentary and we liked it. It was a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

d

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel brilliant staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kio Muy

Liked: Staff & service
The staffs are very nice and professional. The hotel is conveniently located. Overall our stay is ok.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025