Overall, we enjoyed our stay at the Sevilla Suites during a family vacation in Panama City for 4 days/4 nights and then again for 1 night after returning from a trip to Isla Contadora.
The positive attributes:
- the location is fantastic as it is close to restaurants, a casino, souvenir shops, and convenience stores. We were able to facilitate access to other areas of the city and book tours with ease. Taxi's frequently pass by the area (tip: ask the receptionist how much it would cost and then negotiate with the taxi driver). We also booked tours through the tourist agency in the casino. As for restaurants, we especially loved Cafe Pomodorro (excellent Italian food + spacious and just across the street!) and a Chinese restaurant on the second floor of the shopping complex at the major intersection kiddy corner to the hotel (authentic and we should know!).
- the rooms were very spacious, clean, and modern. With 4 of us, we were given a great suite with two double rooms and we paid an extra $11.00 a night ($10 + 10% tax) for another bed. It was more than comfortable with a couch, coffee table, and table + chairs. We didn't use the kitchenette very much except to use the refrigerator. The A/C worked great and the flat screen TV had plenty of cable channels. Excellent for a short-term or long-term stay.
- the breakfast. For a Continental breakfast, it had everything you could want: coffee, tea, juices, variety of fruit and bread, and cereal. Plus you can enjoy it with a breathtaking view of the city in front of you.
The so-so attributes:
- Reception: it depends on who you get! Some of the receptionists are friendly and super helpful. Others barely look up at you as you enter and leave. Some spoke limited English so could be difficult if you don't speak much Spanish. Overall, given our needs/wants, it was good and we didn't have much difficulty.
- Internet: free business center with a few computers and free Wi-fi in the lobby. To get Internet in the rooms you have to pay for a USB modem which we didn't need.
- Pool: small and adequate for a soak. Gorgeous roof-top view of the city.
Thanks to Sevilla Suites, we had a great time in Panama City. We would go back and stay here again!
- Sevilla Hotel Apart
