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Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

4.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with a health club and a rooftop terrace

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Restaurant
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Experience the best of Panama at Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel, where modern comforts and attentive service meet. Enjoy a refreshing cocktail by the poolside bar or unwind with breathtaking views on the rooftop terrace. With in-room WiFi, dry cleaning services, and helpful staff who've left a lasting impression on previous guests.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Located in Bella Vista, a neighborhood in Panama City, Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel is near a metro station. Albrook Shopping Mall and Via Espana are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cinta Costera. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Maracana Stadium or Estadio Rommel Fernandez.
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Calle Gaspar Hernandez y Via Argentina, Corregimiento El Cangrejo, Panama City, Panama, 581

What's nearby

  • Via Espana - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cinta Costera - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Avenida Balboa - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 4 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Vía Argentina - 7 min walk
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 18 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Trapiche - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante y Cafetería DEL Prado - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mentiritas Blancas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sucaro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante El Caribe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel

Upscale hotel near Via Espana
Take advantage of a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a health club.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and free newspapers
  • An elevator, concierge services, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 90 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (USD 3.25 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 for adults and USD 14 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)

More

  • 15 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 14 for adults and USD 14 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one way)
  • Self parking fee: USD 3.25 per day (in/out privileges)

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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel?

As of Aug 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel on Sept 21, 2025 start from CA $115.03, 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.

Is Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 3.25 per day.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM.

Does Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel located?

Located in Bella Vista, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Crown Casino and Via Espana. Albrook Shopping Mall and Multiplaza Pacific Mall are also within 3 mi (5 km). Vía Argentina is 7 minutes by foot and Iglesia del Carmen Station is 13 minutes.

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Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 566 out of 915 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 915 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 915 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 915 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 915 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

nakesia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Todo excelente
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. We enjoyed it. Breakfast was complimentary and we liked it. It was a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrado

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a good location, with many options to eat. The staff is very nice and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lazaro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel is outstanding !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frandero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service was great the area from tbe outside appearance would make you think otherwise butvit wasn't the case when walking in definitely would stay there again if i had to
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ashlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast could improve with better quality of food. The beds are okay, but worn out and the sheet quality is low to be worn out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel great service great breakfast funky area right next to metro great view from rooftop cafe. Ps great price!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for the price. Well located.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Eugenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and relaxing but the breakfast options need to be more. Some mornings I didnt eat because I couldnt find anything to eat. The staff was friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Security
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marius Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well equipped, clean and beautiful. No balconies, but anniversary rooftop pool with bar. Nice restaurants, atm and metro closeby. Outstanding breakfast quality and incredible staff.
Rooftop pool view
Lobby
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We always love Best Western.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay meal was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very accommodating
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

d

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel brilliant staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice Stay

The stay was overall good. Unfortunately, they did not have coffee pods everyday and did not give us bottles of water everyday either.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice layout nice rooftop, bar and pool
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great location and the hotel is nice. The air and hot water work perfectly. The room is modern and clean. The service is great. If you are unfamiliar with Panamá and have more of an American expectation when lodging in hotels you will probably be happy here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was a mazing , i will go back there
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Convenient
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nafasi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean facilities in nice walkable area. Staff super friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025