Gran Hotel Nacional

Property class: 3
Family-friendly hotel in David with 2 restaurants and spa

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Gran Hotel Nacional is just 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from the airport and offers a free shuttle at scheduled times. Guests can be pampered with deep-tissue massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants. Other highlights at this Colonial hotel include a casino, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $86
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a wardrobe.

Deluxe Junior Suite

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a dresser, and a mirror.

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 58 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the pool area.

Deluxe Suite, Poolside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

Double Room with Two Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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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 - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Parque de las Madres - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Parque Recreativo Omar Torrijos Herrera - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Plaza El Terronal - 6 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Puerta del Sol - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kotowa Coffee House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pío Pío - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Fogón - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Gran Hotel Nacional

  • Gran Hotel Nacional is just 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from the airport and offers a free shuttle at scheduled times. Guests can be pampered with deep-tissue massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants. Other highlights at this Colonial hotel include a casino, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

Hotel size

    • 119 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Up to 2 children (9 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Gran Hotel Nacional Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The pool was described as very nice, good, refreshing, quiet, and awesome by multiple guests. (13 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurants served good food, including Italian cuisine and pizza, and were a convenient option for guests. (8 reviews)
  • Breakfast was great, complete, and varied, with excellent service. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Clean with friendly staff
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8/10 Very good

This hotel is older with all of the 1940’s charm it was originally built with. Staff is very helpful and friendly and the hotel is very clean. It would benefit from some updating in the rooms, but other than that, our stay was comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay. Staff was exceptionally helpful with a personal emergency that had a positive outcome. Loved the nostalgic feel the property had. Room and beds were very comfortable. They have three restuarants to choose from in the heart of David (breakfast included) I would book again.
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8/10 Very good

Large rooms, clean restaurants on site pool all good
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel provides authentic charm and history. Very clean, nicely kept, with a very friendly staff. Pool was very refreshing and breakfast fresh and hot - bring an appetite. Stayed once, came back again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean. Towels were fresh. Front desk was helpful. Pool was awesome and large. Beds were comfy and room was well decorated and spacious.
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8/10 Very good

The room was great. I liked the pool and the pizza from the Italian restaurant was tasty.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff at check-in were great, friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful staff, and good food too!
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8/10 Very good

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!
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8/10 Very good

location was good. pool as clean.
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6/10 Good

Clean lots if choices. Nice staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Great gym and pool and staff were all very pleasant
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the outdoor pool ,bar & dining area the food was delicious & reasonably priced . The Italian restaurant was reasonably priced The staff were helpful & friendly
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10/10 Exceptional

All the staff were very good
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10/10 Exceptional

Check in staff, Jose Miguel, was very good. Room good value.
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8/10 Very good

Room was fine, no complaints. Clean, comfortable beds. Easy parking. Breakfast was ok, not great, but it’s included, so again, no complaints. It would have been nice if coffee was available before the breakfast area opened, as it opened a bit later than the advertised 6:30. Room was quiet, shower had good water pressure. Convenient & well-priced option for a one night stay before an early flight. Italian restaurant was decent for dinner.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service
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8/10 Very good

I would call this place a classic David Panama hotel. The staff was incredibly nice, professional, and extremely helpful.
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8/10 Very good

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..
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10/10 Exceptional

Really great breakfasts and super helpful and kind staff. Will return.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

Buffet breakfast was really good with lots of choices. Welcome drink nice touch. Staff excellent. Will definitely come again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Extremely kind staff, willing to assist with anything. Security at the front doors 24/7. Very clean rooms.