See all properties

Gran Hotel Nacional

3.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

Photo gallery for Gran Hotel Nacional

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
1 Calle Central Ave., Central Provincia De Chiriqui, David, Chiriqui
  • Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra Park
    4 min walk
  • Crown Casino
    16 min walk
  • Parque Recreativo Omar Torrijos Herrera
    18 min walk
  • David (DAV-Enrique Malek Intl.)
    8 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room

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

Double Room

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Junior Suite

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

View all photos for Deluxe Queen Room

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

Deluxe Queen Room

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room with Two Double Beds

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

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

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

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Poolside

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

Deluxe Suite, Poolside

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Similar properties

Outdoor pool

Hotel Ciudad De David

Pool
Spa
Free airport shuttle
Parking included
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (954)
The price is $90
per night
$99 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15
Hotel Ciudad De David

About the neighborhood

David

A stay at Gran Hotel Nacional places you in the heart of David, just a 4-minute walk from Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra Park and within a 5-minute drive of Parque de las Madres. .This casino hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Crown Casino and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Parque Recreativo Omar Torrijos Herrera.

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
  • ‪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

Colonial David hotel in Barrio El Carmen with 2 restaurants
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a health club.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 119 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. Gambling sorts can try their luck at the casino, while others may prefer a health club or an outdoor pool. Additional features at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy barbecue at BOHIO, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in David? This hotel has 2691 square feet (250 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary at scheduled times.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
BOHIO - Overlooking the pool and garden, this bar specializes in barbecue and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 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

Restaurants on site

  • BOHIO

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2,691 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • 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 (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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

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

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

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

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