We booked the hotel several months in advance and were quoted a price. When we arrived they informed us their rates had gone up. They said their internet had been down for 2 weeks and the whole area was affected. The internet cafe around the corner didn't seem to have a problem, though. Our room was a decent size, and... more

I just returned from Panama and stayed at the hotel California. I made the reservation in January over the phone and confirmed it in March right before my arrival in Panama and was quoted the same price. Once I arrived about 3:00 AM the receptionist said that the rate changed 6 hours before I arrived (an increase of over 15%).... more

Finding a decent value among Panama City hotels is a surprisingly difficult proposition. According to the Aeroperlas (Panama's regional airline) in-flight magazine, the city has the second highest hotel occupancy rate in the world. Keeping this fact in mind, Hotel California is sound option for travelers looking for a single room in Panama's capital city. The rooms are small, basic,... more

Decent Bargain, but know what you are getting... Usually this hotel is full stop by to see if they have space. If you make a reservation (all in Spanish mind you), call to confirm that day that they didnt' give your room away to a walk in. Small, clean, cold air conditioning, hot water, and cheap cheap cheap! In a... more

If you can get a room on the 3rd or higher floor Hotel CA is a fantastic bargain, however you MUST be in a back room. If you have a room in the front or even the sides of the building, traffiic will wake you up at 0530 every business day. There is a school on the right side oif... more

I have just returned home after a pleasant stay at the hotel. I found the hotel to be comfortable and quiet and most of the staff were friendly and helpful. However, I do have one significant complaint... When it was time for me to leave I asked the receptionist about taxis to the airport. I had 2 numbers for taxis... more

This hotel is a great deal for Panama City and is in a central location. It is always easy to catch a cab right outside (even at 5am) and everyone who works there speaks English and is very kind. However, you are located right by a busy thoroughfare and we were woken up early most mornings by the traffic. You... more

Hotel California is centrally located, on Via Espana, if you like to go shopping at the in-city malls, you could take a taxi for only $ 1.25. The hotel is very clean, the staff very helpful, speak english & the bartenders and waitresses (all female) at the bar-restaurant are really nice. The food was presentable, tasty and abundant. My daughter... more

desearia que colocaran agua en el cuarto me gusto mucho la habitacion el trato, la tranquilidad, y porque no la... more