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Bristol Panama

4.5 of 5
Avenida Aquilino de la Guardia | PO Box 0835-00257, Panama City, Panama
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Bristol Panama
Ranked #25 of 94 hotels in Panama City
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Toronto, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013 NEW

I have stayed 50+ nights in the last 3 years at various Panama City hotels - I want to try all the best spots and the Bristol is one of them. Great service, the cold towel when you arrive is a nice touch. The smell that is pumped into the lobby area is overpowering - like someone with way too... More

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New York City, New York
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14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

Priceline Express Deal for $100 US + tax per night for standard room with a king size bed. Hotel is 2 blocks from Calle Uruguay and the nightlife. The staff assisted me with a free 15 page fax to the US and scanned and emailed another business document for free. Pros: Clean room Free Valet Parking 2 Free bottles of... More

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Pierre Jean Fra... B, Director General at Bristol Panama, responded to this review
25 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time of writing this review of our hotel. Thank you for enjoying all our services, the comfort and amenities of our room. As you had a super deal, you received a room in the original tower. We are starting this year a complete renovation of this tower in order to have the same kind of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW via mobile

The staff, management and facilities are spectacular. Love the Bristol Panama and recommend it as the only place to stay in Panama City. I have stayed in every hotel here in the city and love it. The food and wine is excellent and the staff are simply the best in the country.

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Pierre Jean Fra... B, Director General at Bristol Panama, responded to this review
23 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time of writing this review of our hotel. Thank you for enjoying all our services, the comfort and amenities of our room. Your compliment are really a positive stroke for us and push us to keep a high standard personalized service toward our guests. Kind regards Pierre Berthier General Manager More

Chicago, IL
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24 reviews 24 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Husband & I stayed 1 nt ea @ beginning and end of 7nt trip to Panama in the new tower. Beautiful hotel with very comfortable bed. After spending a few days in the mountains and beach (in Eco lodging), I couldn't wait to get back the Bristol! Very convenient to dining and casinos. Would definitely recommend to the most discerning... More

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Pierre Jean Fra... B, Director General at Bristol Panama, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time of writing this review of our hotel. Thank you for enjoying all our services and the comfort and amenities of our room. During your next visit, please go to the highest floor where is our Spa, after a nice treatment, you will have from the relaxing room a superb view of the Old Panama... More

Corona, California
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48 reviews 48 reviews
24 hotel reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

These guys joined the right trade association, "The Leading Small Hotels of the World". The Bristol in Panama City, Panama IS a leading small hotel. Clean, neat, and well located this hotel would be a very good property anywhere. In Panama, it would have to rank at or near the very top. A smaller property, it still possesses a warmth... More

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Pierre Jean Fra... B, Director General at Bristol Panama, responded to this review
18 May 2013

Dear Sir Thank you for taking the time of writing this comment about our hotel Even if you appreciated us in general, I noticed your comment regarding our generators on and the power cuts. Don't worry beeing in a lift during a power cut, they are designed to go by themselves to the secong floor as safety mesure, the time... More

Los Angeles, California
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55 reviews 55 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

We just stayed at the Bristol for two nights. It's easiest to review this with a list if pros and cons. Pros - Very comfortable bed with high quality linens. - Very clean - Staff provided top notch service - Great gym - Excellent restaurant where we had a phenomenal dinner - the best in Panama. We had the skirt... More

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Pierre Jean Fra... B, Director General at Bristol Panama, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear Sir Thank you for taking the time of writing this comment about our hotel Even if you appreciated us in general, and noticed your comment regarding our generators. Due to a government saving electricuty plan, we had to switch on all our generators during a minimum time of 3 hours. We unfortunatly could not bypass this regulation. But we... More

Ramat Gan, Israel
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

Good rooms, good location, good service. Very clean. Nice bathrooms. The only comment I have is that this kind of hotel could and should have better variety for breakfast...Not that we left hungry..... ;)

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Pierre Jean Fra... B, Director General at Bristol Panama, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time of writing this review of our hotel. Thank you for enjoying all our services and the comfort and amenities of our room. I noticed your opinion regarding the variety of our breakfast buffet and will make it with more varieties of dishes. During your next visit, please go to the highest floor where is... More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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17 reviews 17 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I've stayed one night at the Bristol and I had an overall pleasant experience. Unfortunately I could not find the hotel chauffeur for the pickup at my arrival and I had to take a taxi, however the Front Desk Manager, Ms. Amelia Villareal, sent me a note in the room offering me a comp drop off upon checkout to the... More

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Pierre Jean Fra... B, Director General at Bristol Panama, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Dear Sir Thank you for taking the time of writing this comment about our hotel Even if you appreciated us in general, I noticed that I can improve a bit the breakfast. Thank you for the suggestion. For smokers, we do have a nice terrace on the fifth floor where is located our lounge 8'58. Looking forward to welcome you... More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Very good location. High standard hotell for a regular price. Good service. Clean and spacious rooms. Breakfast rather regular nothing special but still OK. Great place for Panama sightseeing or just overnight between flights.

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Pierre Jean Fra... B, Director General at Bristol Panama, responded to this review
2 May 2013

Dear Sir, Thank you for taking the time and write a review about our hotel. Even if you appreciated us in general, I noticed that I can improve a bit the breakfast. Thank you for the suggestion. Looking forward to welcome you soon in Panama on your next visit. Best regards Pierre Berthier General Manager More

Dallas, Texas
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

The hotel room was lovely. Fabulous sheets, extremely nice bathroom and towels. If this hotel had a view of the ocean it would have been perfect! Service was very good! Would definitely stay here again.

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Pierre Jean Fra... B, Director General at Bristol Panama, responded to this review
27 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time of writing this review of our hotel. Thank you for enjoying all our services and the comfort and amenities of our room During your next visit, please go to the highest floor where is our Spa, after a nice treatment, you will have from the relaxing room a superb view of the Old Panama... More

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Also Known As:
Bristol Panama Hotel Panama City
Bristol Panama Hotel
Bristol Hotel Panama City
Bristol Panama City
Bristol Panama Panama City
Address: Avenida Aquilino de la Guardia | PO Box 0835-00257, Panama City, Panama
Region: Panama > Panama Province > Panama City
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#5 Romantic Hotels in Panama City
#12 Luxury Hotels in Panama City
Price Range: €€
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Set in the heart of the bustling financial city center, Bristol Panama is a rare jewel where luxury is emphasized and service excellence is a tradition. Only minutes away from shopping centers, cultural attractions, and nightlife, Bristol Panama is an unobtrusive hideaway where privacy is valued. Traditional architecture, personalized service, original works by Panamanian and Latin American artists, this boutique hotel has an outstanding reputation for refinement and cultural taste. ... more   less 
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