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Panama Hotel

605 1/2 S Main St., Seattle, WA 98104 (Downtown)
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Ranked #72 of 92 hotels in Seattle
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013
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San Francisco, California
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38 hotel reviews
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51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

An experience that will always be remembered... The historic Panama Hotel did not fail to live up to its reputation. Old, creaky, majestic, fascinating. Sure the beds are soft and you have to walk down the hall for the toilet, but you will come away feeling like you've stepped back in time. Nor for the faint hearted or tragically pampered,... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

We loved this hotel though I can understand why it would not be to everyone's fancy! We met a few different staff members, including Jan the owner and one of the cats. Everyone was very interested to speak with us and help us out. The hotel is old and it has barely any contemporary flourishes. Unfortunately, we encountered no ghosts... More

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

This is a gem of a hotel. Sure, if you want luxury, room service, and someone to cater to your every need, please don't book a room here. But if you love adventure, history & a memorable experience, then this is definitely the place for you. I know this because my travel companion wanted luxury and I was extremely excited... More

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Victoria, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

The Panama Hotel is a heritage hotel that has been lovingly refurbished. It's in Seattle's Chinatown/International District, only a 10-minute walk from the station, stadium, close to historic Pioneer Square and well served by public transit. The neighbourhood once was shabby, but is definitely undergoing a renaissance and the Panama is helping set the trend. The coffee shop at the... More

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Groveland, California, USA
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

Bad neighborhood, homeless area, rooms very small, communal bathroom way down the hall with no lock on the door.Surrondings of the hotel are below minimum. Don,t stay here. Definitely do not recommend for anyone.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2012

Decided I needed to visit this hotel since I read the book, 'Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet'. I didn't know much about the history of Seattle's Chinatown District and its surrounding area. I wasn't even sure what in the book was true or fiction. Upon arrival at this hotel, which by the way, is an operating hotel,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012 via mobile

Attending a business conference at the last minute, I couldn't find a single hotel room on all of the major hotel websites. After googling "Seattle bed and breakfast", I went through the listings one by one until I found a vacancy. I was willing to take anything at that point, but was certainly nervous about the quality of accommodations. I've... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012

We decided to stay here because we love history, old stuff, and it was rated 3-4 stars. It was not a 3-4 star experience. Let me start with the pro's! Panama Hotel did warn us that it was old (100 years-ish) and had a lot of charm. Which was great! It was oozling with charm and historical significance. Our room... More

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Whidbey Island, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2012

Having read "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" by Jamie Ford, our Whidbey Island Reading Group of five age 65+ "girls" headed to Seattle for the real experience. What a treat. Jan Johnson's Panama Hotel is truly of that era...BUT...the rooms are spotlessly clean, the decor of each room is lovely, the beds old but incredibly soft with... More

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Austin, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

I'm only giving the Panama 3 stars because of its historic and cultural significance, and their attempt to stay operational. Cyndyc gives a pretty good assessment of the place, so be careful about the raving reviews. It's over 100 years old, and you should realize it was built for and housed working-class people (men mostly) for all its life, so... More

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Address: 605 1/2 S Main St., Seattle, WA 98104
Region: United States > Washington > Seattle > Downtown , International District
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Ranked #72 of 92 hotels in Seattle
Price range (per night): ₹2,478 - ₹8,011
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