Name: Le Meridien Panama
Address: Panama City, PA
Price range: From $254

Le Meridien Panama, Panama CityLe Meridien Panama in Panama City, Panama has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 35 of 68 hotels we score in Panama City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 3.9. Rooms from about $254 a night (cached, not a live quote).Le Meridien Panama is a spa hotel situated in the Bella Vista area near Panama Bay. The property overlooks both the historic and modern parts of the city and sits close to the Financial District, Multiplaza Pacific Mall, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Rooms are smoke-free and include granite bathrooms, sofas, and views of either the ocean or the city skyline. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a gym, and a spa offering massages and facials. The surrounding neighbourhood contains various restaurants and nightlife options. While the rooms are spacious, the property shows signs of age and requires some updates.What stands out

Spacious modern rooms

Proximity to the Financial District

On-site spa and pool

Watch out for

Property requires some improvement

Dim lighting in rooms

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