Mar
13
Yesterday, I dropped into the Stylo Restaurant in Hotel Ciudad de David. The last time I was there to eat was on Thanksgiving and the restaurant didn’t have their permanent menu yet. I thought yesterday would be a good time to drop in and take a look at the menu.
I wasn’t aware, but the restaurant [...]
Tags: Hotels, Restaurants
David Restaurants, Dining Out, Hotels
Nov
26
Hotel Best Western David is now open. Formerly it was Hotel Panama Rey.
I stopped by and Susan Aguilera, the General Manager, gave me a tour. Thank you Susan.
Here is the outside of the hotel.
Tags: Hotels
Hotels, Panama Journal
Nov
19
Yesterday, Hotel Ciudad de David had its official inauguration. President Martinelli was scheduled for the event. I arrived around 4:00 PM and you knew that a big event was happening because of all of the police.
It is not everyday that the President of Panama is in David.
Tags: Hotels
Hotels
Oct
31
I receive a lot of email from people looking for a hotel that is pet friendly. I talked to Hotel Los Rivera this morning and if you call ahead of time they can probably accommodate you.
Hotels
Oct
16
Yesterday I had the opportunity of taking a tour through the new Hotel Ciudad de David. I had received an email from Jessica Real, the manager of sales and marketing, about the hotel’s opening on November 19, 2009. I sent her an email and she said to come by and she would show me around.
Let [...]
Hotels
Aug
20
Hotel Los Rivera has recently opened. I stopped in and gathered some information.
They have rooms with one bed for $35, with two beds for $45 and three beds for $55. There is 10% tax on all rooms and they honor the jubliado discount. NOTE: Verify all rates prior to check in. The rates quoted above [...]
Hotels
Jun
22
I received the following email about Cabanas Reis in Volcan.
From……: paul
Email…..:
Url…….:
Hi Don…I have been visiting Chiriqui are past week and going back to the states tomorrow. I dont want to post any advertising, but I really think it will be a service to fellow travelers who plan to visit Volcan if you tell them about [...]
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Hotels
Jan
28
It appears that the remodeling of Hotel Panama Rey is moving right along. One person told me it will be completed in the next three months.
When it completes, it will have some pretty nice views of the city.
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Hotels
Jun
07
I was by Oteima yesterday and took the following photo of th new Spanish owned hotel that is under construction. It obviously has a few more months to go.
Then on my way to Airbox Express, I took this photo of the Hotel Panama Rey. If you notice at the top of the building is a [...]
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Hotels
Jan
17
I had heard that the Hotel Panama Rey had been sold. Yesterday, I noticed that it is under renovation, so that sort of confirms the rumor. I will mis eating at Cafe Don Sui.
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