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Gran Hotel Nacional

3.0 star property
3-star Colonial hotel in Barrio El Carmen

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Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior detail
Deluxe Junior Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Food and drink
Lobby
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Free airport shuttleFree airport shuttleFree airport shuttle
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

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Map
1 Calle Central Ave., Central Provincia De Chiriqui, David, Chiriqui
  • Popular LocationMiguel de Cervantes Saavedra Park4 min walk
  • Popular LocationParque de las Madres18 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlaza El Terronal3 min drive
  • AirportDavid (DAV-Enrique Malek Intl.)7 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Junior Suite

  • 452 sq ft
  • 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

  • 452 sq ft
  • 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

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Suite

  • 624 sq ft
  • 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

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

David

City center stay.With a stay at this Barrio El Carmen hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Crown Casino. Parque Recreativo Omar Torrijos Herrera and Parque de las Madres are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Kotowa Coffee House - 3 min walk
  • Pío Pío - 6 min walk
  • Restaurante Boca Chica - 7 min walk
  • Pollo a la Leña - 7 min walk
  • Restaurante Hotel Nacional - 1 min walk

About this property

Gran Hotel Nacional

3-star Colonial hotel in Barrio El Carmen
Gran Hotel Nacional offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 3 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2691 square feet (250 square meters) and includes conference space. A casino, a rooftop terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Gran Hotel Nacional. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free at scheduled times. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star David hotel is smoke free.

  • 119 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2691 sq ft of conference space
  • 250 sq m of conference space
  • Casino
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Gran Hotel Nacional offers 119 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary newspapers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This David hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Refrigerators, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: PAB 5 to 15 for adults and PAB 5 to 15 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • 18 gaming tables
  • 500 slot machines
  • Casino (32,292 square feet of space)
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool

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 (may have limitations)
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Gran Hotel Nacional

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 9 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately PAB 5–15 for adults, and PAB 5–15 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Contactless check-out is available.

Property Registration Number 42865-0019-289565

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 9 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

How close is Gran Hotel Nacional to the airport?

Gran Hotel Nacional is 3.1 mi (8-min drive) away from the David (DAV-Enrique Malek Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gran Hotel Nacional?

As of May 13, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gran Hotel Nacional on May 26, 2024 start from $85.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Gran Hotel Nacional have an airport shuttle?

Gran Hotel Nacional offers a free airport shuttle, available from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times.

How close is Gran Hotel Nacional to the beach?

This hotel is 13.1 mi (34-min drive) from Playa La Barqueta.

Does Gran Hotel Nacional offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Gran Hotel Nacional, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between PAB 5 and 15 for adults, PAB 5 and 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Gran Hotel Nacional?

During your stay you can enjoy the 32292 square-foot casino on site, featuring 500 slot machines and 18 gaming tables.

What time is check-in at Gran Hotel Nacional?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Gran Hotel Nacional?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Gran Hotel Nacional have a pool?

Gran Hotel Nacional features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does Gran Hotel Nacional have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like barbecue, pool views, and al fresco dining.

Does Gran Hotel Nacional have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Gran Hotel Nacional to downtown David?

Gran Hotel Nacional is 1.6 mi away from David.

Gran Hotel Nacional Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 454 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 454 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 454 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 454 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 454 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

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

6/10 Okay

Amilcar

Disliked: Amenities
sink had mold in it. Disgusting
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, and good food too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great gym and pool and staff were all very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023