We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
All 9 David hotels »

Gran Hotel Nacional

3.0 of 5
Avenida Central | P.O. Box 378, David, Panama
Hotel amenities
Gran Hotel Nacional
Ranked #5 of 9 hotels in David
4.0 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Show the lowest price for this hotel*
Show Prices
*from our partners
Write a Review

38 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveller rating
    9
    16
    5
    3
    5
Date Rating
Bocas del Toro, Panama
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We recently stayed at Gran Hotel Nacional again during a medical emergency while traveling through the country, and while the hotel does lack a certain finesse that one would expect from a hotel in Panama in this price range, the staff was very accommodating and pool was always a relaxing respite and well maintained. The hotel has a few good... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
pembroke, ma
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

I stayed there for a week, for the money i paid... the manager of the hotel treated us like we were homeless foreigner, embarrassed us and treated us like criminals. even called the police on us, imagine having the police involved in another country you don't know. We been staying there for a week, needed to go to Panama city... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Winnipeg, Canada
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

This is by far the best hotel in David and without question the best value in this price range. We stayed at three hotels in David in the last few months and while this one is about $12.00 a day more than the others, it included breakfast for two people. Based on the type of breakfast they provide, this makes... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Leuven, Belgium
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

On our trip back from Bocas del Toro to Panama City, we had to stay overnight somewhere. Our ferry left Bocas town only at 4:00 PM. The trip to Almiranty takes about 2 hours. Due to the heavy rain and fog in the mountains we only arrived in David round 9:30 PM. Since it was dark and raining we had... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
San Salvador
Contributor
16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

This hotel has been in David for a long time and they have managed to maintain the property, although I don't get the impression it's been remodeled. The dining areas look a bit dated, but there are other places to eat in David. The rooms are large and clean. A wall mounted air conditioning unit puts out plenty of cold... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Panama City, Panama
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

My husband and I recently spent a night at this hotel. Our room was clean but reeked of mold and mildew. We immediately turned on the ac and opened the door to the hall. Within an hour or so our room was ok. The pool area was nice, dinner at the restaurant was quite good and breakfast the next morning... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Denver, Colorado
Top Contributor
87 reviews 87 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011

I found this hotel through a Panama guide book. It tool nearly an hour to find the hotel since the map in the guide book was too small to be of any use. Also, don't bother asking the police to help, they'll send you elsewhere. When I finally found the hotel, by asking a local, I was pleasantly surprised by... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Pittsburg, CA
Senior Contributor
40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011
2
people found this review helpful

The hotel is clean, well centrally located with spacious rooms and decent service. Fairly good breakfast was included in price of the room. It is not Waldorf-Astoria but one of the best choices in David. The service was courteous and I could easily communicate with receptionist in English. We ate dinner in the restaurant and we were happy with the... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Reno, Nevada
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Sparkling clean, comfortable, spacious very nice rooms. Staff was very helpful and kind. Excellent BBQ in outdoor restaurant. Very good complementary breakfast and we had the BEST COFFEE in Panama. Meeting rooms were well equiped and comfortable. We had an inside room, overlooking the pool and gardens on second floor. I will ask for it again. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Panama
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stay at the Nacional 4 or 5 times a year and the service is fantastic. The room is comfortable and the crew at the hotel are helpful, friendly and professional. They have a huge pool, a pizza restaurant, a buffet breakfast and lunch and a nightly BBQ. There is also a movie theater and a casino. We think it's... More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Travellers who viewed Gran Hotel Nacional also viewed

Hotel Ciudad de David
4.5 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
David, Chiriqui Province
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1580365?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Hotel Las Olas Beach Resort
3 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
David, Chiriqui Province
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d301157?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Hotel Valle del Rio
4 of 5 stars 54 Reviews
Boquete, Chiriqui Province
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1069620?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
View all 9 hotels in David, ranked by popularity »

Been to Gran Hotel Nacional? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about Gran Hotel Nacional

  • Gran Hotel David
Address: Avenida Central | P.O. Box 378, David, Panama
Price range (per night):* S$72 - 110

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Gran Hotel Nacional, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
Gran Hotel Nacional
Show the lowest price for this hotel (from our partners)
Show Prices