The Central Park Hotel & Casino is something different from the regular accommodations in Panama City. Other travelers head toward either the glamorous high-rises along the waterfront (Avenida Balboa) or Casco Viejo with its old-world charm, this hotel sits firmly within commercial hustle and bustle of El Dorado district on Vía Ricardo J. Alfaro also known as Tumba Muerto . It’s a practical traveler’s hotel: businesspeople who have meetings in industrial zones , shoppers exploiting nearby malls , visitors preferring large suite-style rooms over trendy micro-room accommodations . The building could easily be mistaken for an American corporate hotel circa 2000 complete with big atrium glass elevators attached casino buzzing full locals . This is not a resort. This is functional, spacious and strategic for those who really know the city or want to avoid at all costs the overrated prices in the tourist belt.

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Quick Take - Central Park Hotel & Casino

  • ✓ The rooms are huge. Most units are Junior Suites or full suites with kitchenettes, living areas, and separate bedrooms. This is very rare at this price point.
  • ✓ It is located in El Dorado which has effectively become the New Chinatown of Panama. You are surrounded by the best authentic Asian cuisine in the country.
  • ✓ The casino attached offers onsite entertainment-and keeps the place lively into the evening hours-without having to leave the property.
  • ✓ A small shopping plaza is attached to the hotel complex, offering convenience stores, beauty salons, and basic services right downstairs.
  • ✓ Its location on Vía Ricardo J. Alfaro provides relatively quick access to the Corredor Norte highway making trips to either end of the Canal or Colon Free Zone faster than from downtown.
  • × The place is old. Beige carpet, heavy drapes, and furniture that has seen better days all attempt to mask their lack of modern sleekness by simply being clean.
  • × Tumba Muerto traffic is legendary. Getting in or out of the hotel driveway anytime between 5 and 7 PM can be a test of patience.
  • × It is far from major tourist attractions. You cannot walk to the ocean or Casco Viejo, or even luxury malls like Multiplaza.
  • × The breakfast buffet is functional but repetitive, more focused on basic continental items and local fried foods than in any gourmet options.
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Comprehensive Guide - Central Park Hotel & Casino

  • Worth the Price Value for money is high. You get a lot of square footage for your dollar, making it great for families or long-term stays.
  • Staff Performance Service is generally okay but sometimes slow. The front desk becomes extremely busy during peak check-in period or when a big group arrives.
  • Location Quality Location is specific.(3/5 for tourists,5/5 for shoppers/business). If you don't have a car,you are reliant on taxis/Uber.
  • Area & Access Surroundings are purely commercial and urban.It’s a mix of strip malls, car dealerships and universities. Not scenic, but useful.
  • Clean & Tidy Cleanliness is generally good. despite the age of the carpets, the housekeeping staff keeps the bathrooms and linens fresh.
  • Breakfast Quality The on-site food is standard hotel fare. It’s convenient, but with so many amazing restaurants nearby in El Dorado, eating in the hotel is a missed opportunity.
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