Panamá City Travel Forum

I will be in PC in August for the marathon.[1st time in Panama]
I am looking for a decent cheap hotel near the start [Multiplaza mall]
"Near"could mean accessible by foot in 10-15 minutes as I'll need to save my energy!

if you are looking for a cheap hotel near multiplaza you not going to find them the hotels near by are all over $60 the closest to multiplaza is otel Paitilla Inn www.plazapaitillainn.com and Radisson Decápolis www.radisson.com. the cheap hotels hotels under $60.00
try hotel roma (507) 2273844 http://www.hotelromaplaza.com/roomYrates.htm
hotel via españa (507) 264-0800
Hotel california (507) 2637736 http://www.hotelcaliforniapanama.com/paginas/ingles%206.htm
Hotel Crystal (507) 2635111,(507) 2632644 http://www.crystalsuites.com/English/index.htm
Hotel Montreal (507) 2636514,(507) 2634422 http://hotelmontrealpanama.com/montrealpanama/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=40
Euro Hotel (507) 2630927,(507) 2630802

On via Brasil there are two hotels that are walking distance to MultiPlaza Pacifica mall. The Crystal Suites Hotel which is the closest and another which I am not sure of the name, but I will check on it if you want me to. I have to check rates on the Crystal Suites. It has a restaraunt on the ground floor and there is a Texaco station across the street that sells food, too. And, there is a fonda across via Brasil, as well.
There is also the Cesar Park Hotel (Sheraton) on Via Israel and Calle 77 which is just a few blocks from the Mall. But it's well over $100 a night.

Hi,

The Other hotel I was thinking of the the Hotel Aramo, their phone # us 507 269 2355. They are across from Texaco, not the Crystal Suites. But they are only two blocks apart.
Crystal suites rooms start at $65 a night, but it includes buffet breakfast and they do have airport transportation,too. To check them out, their website is www.crystalsuites.com
If you have any other questions, let me know.
Bill

Don't worry too much about getting a hotel near the Multiplaza Mall. A taxi will take you there from almost anywhere in the city for less than 5 dollars.

I saw your posting after my return from Panama!
I stayed at the Aramo for $30 a night! [i booked with Agoda.com]
It was a very good value and so close to the Multiplaza that I walked to the start-finish line!
I loved Panama and will be back!