Booked a weekend in Florence for my girlfriend's birthday (yeah she's a lucky bird). Had to reconsider my room-mate of choice when greeted in Panama's beautiful lobby by the impossibly suave Italian stallion with perfect English behind reception. Our room was in the back building, as requested, which was quiet (apart from the Japanese's early-morning hysteria), warm enough for January (blankets and heater already provided) and very comfortable. Staff are charming (some perhaps too charming...) with excellent English and great patience in the face of our pidgin-Italian, and the owner is really worth meeting if you see him around. Simple but delicious buffet breakfast with barista-made coffee on tap makes such a good start to every day. Location isn't as close as some other hotels on offer, but it's an idyllic setting, and the fact that you can walk into the historical centre via about ten different must-see sites more than makes up for the walk, which would no-doubt be a pleasure anyway in slightly warmer weather; the hotel is also really to close the big central train station, Santa Maria Novella. Price is ridiculously reasonable (at least it was booking in December), especially with breakfast included and en-suite bathrooms. Will absolutely be back again, just need to find out the receptionist's evenings-off...

I went to visit with my son that was studying at the University. It was an excellent experience.
The staff were great and helpful. I will certainly visit again.Easy access to all the attractions.
I truly enjoyed my trip to Florence. I will recommend to my friends and family.

My friend and I stayed in this hotel in April, This is fantastic place - and reasonable price!
Hotel Panama is small hotel, but very cosy. It is located in 10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella railway station and main city sightseeing and easy to find. We didn't need to use any public transport.
Hotel stuff was very friendly, helpful, patient and responsive. The room was quite big and spacy, clean, cosy, wonderful window view from the balcony. Only disadvantage was extremely small bathroom - it was just plastic curtain there and we had to be very careful not to let water spilled on the floor.
I think I would stay at this hotel again next time I would travel to Florence.

Fantastic little place. Easy to find, very clean and friendly. Brilliant safe off road parking. Thanks!