Mint Club

This newly opened club in the famous Calle Uruguay (surprise surprise), the party district, offers yet another great alternative for club goers.

Mint Club has a spectacular VIP area vith a capacity for 400 people (can you imagine that just in the VIP area?). This area also has a small balcony where you can have a smoke since Panamanian laws prohibit smoking in closed places.

The illumination of this club is pretty good, not too bright, not too dark. The sound is great and the atmosphere promises endless parties including electronic parties with dj’s from around the globe

Radisson Decapolis

This ultra hip hotel is located on the Multicentro shopping mall. In this shopping mall you will find the Majestic casino, a movie theater, department stores and many other shops, all steps away from the business district.

The modern design, decor an ambiance of this hotel is superb. The chic Fusion restaurant features Pacific fusion-style cuisine and on the other side of the lobby, is the Martini Sushi & Bar which with its minimalistic decoration and lounge has become one of the hottest nightlife spots in town.

Another big draw to this hotel is the heated swimming pool where you can relax in one of the many lounge chairs and enjoy chill ambiance music until 10 p.m.

The rooms and suites are very spacious and modernly decorated and offer views to the ocean or to Panama’s downtown. All room include secured floor access, King or Queen size beds, a mini bar, hair dryer, flat screen t.v’s and high-speed Internet access.

Rates range from $115 to $240 per night.

Gamboa Resort

Gamboa Rainforest is located in the heart of Panama’s Rainforest, in the Soberania National Park. This luxury hotel offers all the commodities of a city hotel and the attractions and activities you can enjoy in a tropical forest.

Its 30-minute drive from Panama City offers the traveler an impressive sight of a tropical vegetation and exotic animals.

The resort consists of Deluxe River View rooms, with private balconies, a hammock with a nice view to the Chagres River, one of the principal sources of water for the Panama Canal. This rooms include your choice of either two Double beds or one King size bed. Deluxe rooms accommodate (without additional beds) 2 adults and 2 children.

Junior Suites are ideally suited for groups or families. It consists of 2 floors. The first level has one King size bed, a living room and one bathroom.

A staircase right next to the balcony takes you to the second level where you will find a loft with 2 Twin beds and a bathroom.  Balconies are also part of this suites with their own hammocks where you can relax and enjoy the view.

The Tivoli Master Suite tops the rest of the rooms as it is situated in the top floor of the complex. It offers one main bedroom with a King size bed and a loft with two twin beds. The woven white cotton decoration combined with tropical colors makes this room a very special one. This master suite accommodates 2 adults and 3 children.

Themed Rooms offer a very interesting alternative to the Deluxe Rooms as they are double in size and decorated in a very exotic way: “Bali”, “Romance” and “Safari”. They offer one main living room and a kitchenette. Separated in another room you can find the main bedroom that includes a King size bed, a living room and its own bathroom. It accommodates 2 adults and 1 child.

The hotel also offers Garden view rooms from which you can enjoy the view of an exquisite botanical garden and the hotel’s pool. The rooms consist of one Queen size bed, private balconies and private bathrooms. Its maximum capacity is 2 adults.

*All rooms capacity do not include additional beds.

Gamboa Resort has 3 on-site restaurants where you can enjoy a buffet or a la carte meals. One of these restaurants is called Los Lagartos and is an open-air restaurant right next to the marina.

Among the amenities, you can find a luxurious spa, a gym, steam room, a Jacuzzi and a sauna. The spa has many treatments to offer to its gets so they can relax after a day filled with adventures, tours and sightseeing.

Rates go from $135 to $600. The hotel also offers packages such as Bird Watching Package, Family Safari, Fishing Package, Honeymoon and Spa package.

Decameron Panama

Royal Decameron Beach Resort, Golf, Spa & Casino is an all inclusive Hotel located in Playa Farallón, about 1 hr drive from Panama City. It is right on a a secluded white sand beach and features 10 restaurants, 11 bars and 8 pools.

The all inclusive packages offer unlimited national and imported alcoholic drinks, non-alcoholic beverages and beverages. The restaurants offer a wide variety of plates that are an indulgence to the palate. Three of the ten restaurants are buffete style: “Atlantis”, “Pacifico” and “Pannamai”, and seven offer a-la-carte choices that range from the traditional to the exotic. The choices are “El Canal” (seafood), “Mogo Mogo” (Thai food), “Sushi Samba (japanese food), “Kontiki” (fusion), “Pannamai” (italian), “Cafe Med” (mediterranean food) and “Cayuco” (grilled meats).

Rooms include private bathroomd with hot and cold water, hair dryer, satellite T.V, a/c and a safety box.

There are plenty of activities to keep you busy such as waterpolo, dance classes, diving lessons, horseback riding and aquaerobics. At night you can enjoy a very entertaining show with dancers, singers and comedians. After the show is over you can continue to party the night away at the Disco.

Tours are also available departing from the resort such as river rafting, bicycle rides, tours to the Colon Free Zone and to the Panama Canal.

Country Inn Amador

This pretty hotel is strategically located in the Panama Canal Area, making it a a very popular choice among tourists.
Guests can enjoy amenities such complimentary Continental breakfast, one play area and pool for children and one pool for adults and a relaxing jacuzzi with a great view to the Panama Canal.

In this hotel you will find the famous T.G.I Friday’s restaurant which offers an amazing view to the ocean and a relaxing breeze if you seat outside.

Country Inn Hotel also offers a complete Spa and Fitness center, tennis courts and 2 golf courses: the Horoko Golf Course and the Summit Golf Course.

Rooms are decorated country-style and they are very spacious and comfortable. There are 159 rooms and suites in total, 3 of them are Mater Suites and 66 are standard. All rooms have cable TV, high speed wireless Internet access and hairdryers. It is worth mentioning that there are 9 apartment-styles suites that include 2 rooms, one living room and a fully equipped kitchens.

The Gallery

This club is very  popular among the younger crowd in Panama. It often hosts international djs as well as local artists offering a great atmosphere, beautiful ladies and parties that go until the wee hours.

Here you will find a lot of foreigners, specially pretty colombian girls. Local beers and drinks are between $3.00-$6.00 although the selection is somewhat limited.

The club’s promoters always make sure that there is always some huge party going on since here in Panama there is always a reason to go out and party.

Pure lounge

Pure lounge/bar is located in a famous party district called Calle Uruguay. Their specialty is Martinis and exotic international cocktails. The decoration is simple but elegant, white being the dominant color.

The music is mainly chill out, house and trance making this place a favorite among electronic music enthusiasts.

This place is very unique and high class. It is a great place to go and relax, listen to good music and to see and be seen. Drinks are very affordable: $4.00 for a glass of wine and $7.50 for an apple martini (one of the best ones I’ve had here in Panama)

Introduction

Veneto-A Whyndham Grand Hotel

The combination of the modern with the traditional blends together in this busy hotel in Downtown Panama.

Hotel Veneto is very popular not only for its accommodations but also for its famous casino with a 40,000 square feet gaming area, including a luxurious VIP room with a dedicated staff, a buffet and an exclusive separate area.

This 5 star hotel offers 301 elegant rooms with a view to the city, 18 Junior suites, 2 Executive suites with 1 bedroom and 2 Grand Presidential suites. All rooms and suits have marbled bathrooms.

There are 5 restaurants, Ristorante Vivaldi, which serves exquisite Italian food, the New York Steakhouse which claims to be the only restaurant in Panama that offers USDA prime aged beef cuts and La Fontana Sushi Lounge which is a delight in what seafood and sushi refers to. The V Bar is a full service restaurant and bar where you can enjoy delicious meals and all kinds of alcohol and non-alcohol beverages. On the 7 floor you will find a terrace that hosts an open-air restaurant and bar called Blue Harmony Spa Bar offering casual dining and drinks.

Even if you are not planning on staying at this hotel, this is definitely a must stop for gambling, watching one of the many shows they present and having a few drinks before you hop onto your next nightlife spot!