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Gran Hotel Nacional

3.0 star property
Colonial David hotel in Barrio El Carmen with 2 restaurants

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Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Poolside bar
BBQ/picnic area
Deluxe Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Gym
The price is SAR 319
SAR 351 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Cable/satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Cable/satellite channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Junior Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Cable/satellite channels
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Queen Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Queen Room

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Cable/satellite channels
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room with Two Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room with Two Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Cable/satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 58 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Poolside | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite, Poolside

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Calle Central Ave., Central Provincia De Chiriqui, David, Chiriqui

What's nearby

  • Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Parque Recreativo Omar Torrijos Herrera - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Parque de las Madres - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Plaza El Terronal - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port of Pedregal - 13 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • David (DAV-Enrique Malek Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kotowa Coffee House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Fogón - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Hotel Iberia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Boca Chica - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Hotel Nacional - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gran Hotel Nacional

Hotel located in Barrio El Carmen
Consider a stay at Gran Hotel Nacional and take advantage of a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a casino, and a poolside bar. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as 500 slot machines, a casino VIP room, and 18 casino gaming tables. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy dinner and light fare along with barbecue and al fresco dining at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station
  • An elevator, a banquet hall, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 119 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, highchairs, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: PAB 5-15 for adults and PAB 5-15 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • BOHIO

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator (on request)

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (2691 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 18 casino gaming tables
  • 500 casino slot machines
  • Casino (32292 square feet of space)
  • Casino VIP room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 9 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for PAB 5.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for PAB 5.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately PAB 5 to 15 for adults, and PAB 5 to 15 for children
  • An in-room refrigerator is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: PAB 5.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: PAB 5.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Property Registration Number 42865-0019-289565

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Gran Hotel Nacional
Gran Hotel Nacional David
Gran Nacional
Gran Nacional David
Gran Hotel Nacional Panama/David
Gran Hotel David
Gran Hotel Nacional Hotel
Gran Hotel Nacional David
Gran Hotel Nacional Hotel David

Frequently asked questions

Does Gran Hotel Nacional have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Gran Hotel Nacional pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gran Hotel Nacional?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gran Hotel Nacional?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gran Hotel Nacional?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Gran Hotel Nacional provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–5:00 PM at scheduled times.

Where is Gran Hotel Nacional located?

Located in Barrio El Carmen, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra Park, Crown Casino, and Parque Recreativo Omar Torrijos Herrera. Parque de las Madres and Plaza El Terronal are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Gran Hotel Nacional Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 478 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 478 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 478 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 478 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 478 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Riley

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

suzie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely kind staff, willing to assist with anything. Security at the front doors 24/7. Very clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

ariel, Panama

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hotel needs an update is quite old including facilicties. pricewise is expensive for what they offer
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Claudio

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Clifford

Old world charm updated to include AC, large flat screen tv and computer desk. Did not eat in the restaurant but over sized pool, tropical grounds then large open area with bar and large. Outdoor grill
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Gil d

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NOS ENCANTÓ! desayuno muy completo, tiene piscina muy agradable, habitaciones amplias y limpias y un equipo sumamente amable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Loved the outdoor pool ,bar & dining area the food was delicious & reasonably priced . The Italian restaurant was reasonably priced The staff were helpful & friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, OSPREY

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Throughly enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

enrico

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ED

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The breakfast needs help
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bien situé à David , stationnement sécuritaire, belle piscine . Chambres auraient besoin d’être rédécorer plus moderne . Restaurant italien …. Très mauvais
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All the staff were very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buffet breakfast was really good with lots of choices. Welcome drink nice touch. Staff excellent. Will definitely come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Scott, Spearfish

Liked: Cleanliness
Cc
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in staff, Jose Miguel, was very good. Room good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Shawn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would call this place a classic David Panama hotel. The staff was incredibly nice, professional, and extremely helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Really great breakfasts and super helpful and kind staff. Will return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Would stay here agsin
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arturo Javier

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023