Located in the business district of David, Gran Hotel Nacional offers an outdoor pool, tropical gardens, a 24-hour casino and a cinema. Each air-conditioned room has flat-screen cable TV and free Wi-Fi. The stylish rooms featuring bright contemporary décor and include orthopedic beds and a safe. The private bathrooms come with toiletries and a hairdryer. The Gran Hotel’s restaurant opens daily and specializes in Italian cuisine, including pizza and pasta dishes. The hotel also offers barbecue–style dinners. Gran Hotel Nacional is located next to the David Municipal Park and a 15-minute walk from David Bus Station. David International Airport is 3.1 mi away. The surrounding Chiriqui region is famous for its coffee and banana plantations. The Chiriqui Delta and La Barqueta Beach are within a 30-minute drive. Free parking is available at the hotel.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
2 full beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 queen beds
or
1 king bed
2 full beds
2 full beds
2 full beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Steve
    United States United States
    It was a classic hotel from the early twentieth century. Reasonably kept up.
  • Leslie
    United States United States
    The free breakfast was outstanding--great selection and service! We also ate at the restaurant for supper and the meal was amazing! The room was nice--felt a bit older style, but I like the nostalgic feel. I was grateful for the free parking! The...
  • Adrienne
    United States United States
    Lovely pool and dining area. We had dinner at the hotel and it was very good. Staff was lovely and helpful
  • Robert
    United States United States
    It is a classic building with so many beautiful architectural details!
  • Ednamay
    Panama Panama
    I enjoyed the buffets and loved the breakfast the best "tasajo" a treat
  • Zayibeth
    United States United States
    Staff was friendly, hotel was cleaned and central location.
  • Miechell
    Panama Panama
    Great food great customer service from the staff beautiful building loved the fact that it had a lot of nature in the pool area,
  • Du
    Canada Canada
    It is a nice classic hotel with a lot of history and charm. Almost a museum ! We loved very much the pool !
  • Mia
    Panama Panama
    Nice and centrally located hotel. Room was spacious and very clean. Nice shower with excellent water pressure. Food was great, basic but very nice breakfast. Loved the historical touches throughout the hotel.
  • Michal
    United States United States
    Nice old charm. We stayed overnight so didn’t explore much.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurante #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of Gran Hotel Nacional
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Casino

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Gran Hotel Nacional takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 10 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
$27.50 per child, per night
Crib upon request
$5 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
$27.50 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that free round shuttle service from airport to the hotel can be booked. Please contact the property in advance to make the arrangements. Contact information can be found in your booking confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Gran Hotel Nacional