Hotel San Felipe

4.0 star property
Hotel with spa, near Avenida Balboa

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In the heart of Panama City, Hotel San Felipe offers an upscale retreat. Unwind with a drink at the bar or stroll through the garden after a day exploring Cinta Costera and Flag of Cerro Ancón. With in-room WiFi, luggage storage, dry cleaning services, 24-hour front desk and concierge services available to you during your stay.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Valet parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Espresso maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator

Why we love this property

Breakfast and bar options
This hotel offers a perfect culinary pairing: a lively bar for evening fun and a cooked-to-order breakfast to kickstart mornings.
Premium bedtime comfort
This hotel elevates rest with premium bedding in every room. Heated floors warm the toes while blackout drapes ensure uninterrupted slumber.

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Ave. Central entre calle 8a y 9a, Panama City

What's nearby

  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Interoceanic Canal Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Independence Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Avenida Balboa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cinta Costera - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 10 min drive
  • Balboa (BLB-Panama Pacifico Intl.) - 25 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 31 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 15 min drive
  • Estación Lotería - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪CasaCasco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Terraza Casacasco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tantalo Hotel / Kitchen / Roofbar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Unido - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casa Sucre Coffe House - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel San Felipe

Hotel San Felipe offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Avenida Balboa and Cinta Costera. You can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body treatments, or aromatherapy. A bar/lounge and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 36 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Secured onsite valet parking (USD 20 per night)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Free daily reception

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Garden
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 32
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch Smart TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Espresso maker

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Heated floors

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

San Felipe has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 17.55 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50 (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Secured valet parking costs USD 20 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Hotel San Felipe Hotel
Hotel San Felipe Panama City
Hotel San Felipe Hotel Panama City

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Hotel San Felipe?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel San Felipe?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 20 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel San Felipe?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of USD 50 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon.

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel San Felipe?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Fiesta Casino (6-min drive) and Crown Casino (7-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel San Felipe and nearby?

Hotel San Felipe has a spa and a garden.

What's the area around Hotel San Felipe like?

Hotel San Felipe is in Casco Viejo, a short 10-minute walk from Avenida Balboa and 12 minutes' walk from Cinta Costera. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Hotel San Felipe Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property has a great on-site restaurant and a rooftop terrace with a nice view, and there are many good restaurants and cafes nearby. (8 reviews)
  • The air conditioning worked well and was a welcome relief in Panama's heat. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Super friendly and helpful!! Great location.
Susan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, great staff, great time
Robert, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room , great area and rooftop
Glenn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spotless room. Great staff.
Ford, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was spotless, beautiful hotel. Staff were so amazing. I stayed twice and will stay again. Roof top food was delicious. Thank you for making my trip wonderful.
Barbara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a great experience, and the location is perfect! At such a great value! We will return!
Gregory, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, spotless, quiet, clean room. Comfy bed. Staff was very helpful and cheerful. Great location. Great air conditioning.
Debbie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Courteous staff. Very clean rooms.
Damaris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice staff and property is in amazing location
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very helpful and the room was spacious, well maintained and clean.
Ayla, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend this hotel. Great location, friendly service, very clean, charming and stylish hotel with valet parking right in the heart of Panama City Old Town.
Hertha, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was magnificent! I enjoyed my stay here. If traveling to Panama again, I’ll definitely stay here. The staff is amazing, the location is perfect and the restaurant has the best food in Casco Viejo.
Anthonise Hope, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful historic hotel
Rebecca, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

godd service, good rooms
MIRIAM, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms are huge. The location is fantastic and the staff are lovely
Melissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It’s in the heart of the city, great place to stay
Kenny, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in the middle of Casco Viejo. Walk to many great shops and restaurants.
View from the rooftop bar.
View from the rooftop bar.
Dowden, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, walkable to tourists attractions and restaurants, excellent staff
CARLOS, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone on staff was amazing. Very clean and great location of hotel. Will come back and stay again.
Brian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Atmosphere! Love the rooftop bar.
Andre Thanar, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All regards excellent
william, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Hotel is PERFECT.
Alexander, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It’s a century building that has been wonderfully updated. We stayed in the main building overlooking the courtyard, the room was spacious and the walk in shower was huge.
Jenny, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

San Felipe hotel was in Casco Viejo and well centralized. Clean and staff was excellent.
Juan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property is excellently Situated. Staff were very good.
Stuart, 4-night trip