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Gran Hotel Nacional

3.0 star property

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You can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a casino, and a poolside bar at Gran Hotel Nacional. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as 18 casino gaming tables, 500 slot machines, and a casino VIP room. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy dinner and light fare along with barbecue and al fresco dining at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Cable/satellite channels
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Deluxe Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Mountain view
  • 58 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Deluxe Suite, Poolside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room with Two Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room with Two Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Cable/satellite channels
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Cable/satellite channels
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Barrio El Carmen, a neighborhood in David, Gran Hotel Nacional is in a shopping district and near the airport. Port of Pedregal and Los Pozos de Caldera are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Plaza El Terronal and Federal Mall. Visit our David travel guide
Map
1 Calle Central Ave., Central Provincia De Chiriqui, David, Chiriqui

What's nearby

  • Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Crown Casino
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Parque de las Madres
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Parque Recreativo Omar Torrijos Herrera
    3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Plaza El Terronal
    6 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • David (DAV-Enrique Malek Intl.)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kotowa Coffee House
    3 min walk
  • Restaurante Puerta del Sol
    3 min walk
  • Restaurante Boca Chica
    7 min walk
  • Subway
    4 min walk
  • Lost Wings
    4 min walk

About this property

Gran Hotel Nacional

Family-friendly hotel located in Barrio El Carmen
Consider a stay at Gran Hotel Nacional and take advantage of a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a casino, and a poolside bar. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as 18 casino gaming tables, 500 slot machines, and a casino VIP room. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy dinner and light fare along with barbecue and al fresco dining at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), 3 meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Barbecue grills, an elevator, and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 119 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, highchairs, and daily housekeeping

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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 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

Restaurants on site

  • BOHIO

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • High chair
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Gran Hotel Nacional have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Gran Hotel Nacional pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gran Hotel Nacional?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gran Hotel Nacional?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Gran Hotel Nacional provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–5:00 PM at scheduled times.

Where is Gran Hotel Nacional located?

This family-friendly David hotel is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra Park, Parque Recreativo Omar Torrijos Herrera, and Parque de las Madres. Plaza El Terronal and Crown Casino are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Gran Hotel Nacional Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 528 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 528 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 528 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 528 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 528 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms, clean restaurants on site pool all good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay. Our room was clean and breakfast was good. Pool and pool area were quiet and relaxing. We had no hot water and we were supposed to have a ‘terrace’ but our room just had a window.
Loved the artwork on display!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
location was good. pool as clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is an old hotel that needs some TLC. It was comfortable for the night, no complaints. Italian Restaurant and Pizza available and outside by the pool is a bar with a menu catering to barbeque, steaks etc..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

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

Leopoldo

Liked: Amenities
Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

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

Jenine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All the staff were very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

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

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

8/10 Good

Mark

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.

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

6/10 Okay

Clive

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best under rated 3 star hotel. Beautiful old historic hotel, immaculately maintained. Nice pool, gardens, large exercise room. Hotel room large spacious and very clean. Loved this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Jose at the front desk was wonderful!!! Very helpful! Nice size room and very clean! Breakfast was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Helge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place , to stay in David
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was always very attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Throughly enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel. I recommend it highly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025