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
Front of property
Lobby
Deluxe Suite | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Free airport shuttle

Explore the area

Map
1 Calle Central Ave., Central Provincia De Chiriqui, David, Chiriqui
  • Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Parque de las Madres
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Plaza El Terronal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • David (DAV-Enrique Malek Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Junior Suite

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Queen Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room with Two Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 624 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Suite, Poolside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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 - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Parque de las Madres - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Parque Recreativo Omar Torrijos Herrera - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Plaza El Terronal - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Port of Pedregal - 15 min drive - 5.7 miles

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

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. 32-inch 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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • 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 cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: PAB 8 to 15 for adults and PAB 8 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

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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 at the property

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately PAB 8 to 15 for adults, and PAB 8 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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, 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 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.

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.

Does Gran Hotel Nacional offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Gran Hotel Nacional, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between PAB 8 and 15 for adults, PAB 8 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 deep-tissue massages.

How close is Gran Hotel Nacional to downtown David?

Gran Hotel Nacional is 0.6 mi away from David.

Gran Hotel Nacional Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 495 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 495 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 495 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 495 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 495 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

Arisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professional attention
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at check-in were great, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is nice, but a little dated. Its very central and easy to get places from by Uber. If youre looking to go to Boquete its about a 45 min Uber drive and can be a little slow finding an Uber on the way back.

6/10 Okay

Clive, Armagh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The pool area and Gym are really nice. The room smelled of mold. There wad a spot light shining into the room all night so the curtains didn't keep out much light. We booked a suite because it advertised a separate room but it was just a regular room with a couch and a desk.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

jean charles

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Riley

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Always a great stay

Always great to stay there when I'm David The staff is excellent and Oscar the manager is Great the receptionist and cleaning staff are very friendly and helpful. The breakfast is also very good. Have stayed there many times and always top shelf. Timothy and Barbara
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Stayed 1 night in Nov 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