Panama City

[YyzTravel]

Don't know about Waldorf but the JW Marriott is very nice (see post below). Great wireless and they hooked me up with an extra monitor for my visit end of May. Lounge was closed, but they had a menu you could order from in the bar. Chicken wings were great! Burger was also very good. Also, since you mentioned you're a Marriott guy, the AC hotel is very close to Don Julio (FKA Habanos) and is guest friendly.

I know that doesn't answer your question, but it's all I got!

Are you talking about a "JW", or just a "The W". I only see "The W Hotel" on the Marriott website.

[Ecchi]

I just returned from a trip that started out for 3 nights in Panama City, Panama and then 8 nights in San Jose, Costa Rica. I opted for just 3 nights in Panama City as I had never been there before and there was just not much current information available on the forums. The majority of this report will concentrate on Panama City as there is plenty of San Jose info available.

Panama City.

Very useful information for a place that definitely needs more intel.

[Trvllvr58]

Does anyone know if the Waldorf Astoria is guest-friendly? I'm debating between that, and the W hotel. I'm usually a Marriott guy, but the W is usually just too modern for me.

Don't know about Waldorf but the JW Marriott is very nice (see post below). Great wireless and they hooked me up with an extra monitor for my visit end of May. Lounge was closed, but they had a menu you could order from in the bar. Chicken wings were great! Burger was also very good. Also, since you mentioned you're a Marriott guy, the AC hotel is very close to Don Julio (FKA Habanos) and is guest friendly.

I know that doesn't answer your question, but it's all I got!

[YyzTravel]

Does anyone know if the Waldorf Astoria is guest-friendly? I'm debating between that, and the W hotel. I'm usually a Marriott guy, but the W is usually just too modern for me.

[Ecchi]

I just returned from a trip that started out for 3 nights in Panama City, Panama and then 8 nights in San Jose, Costa Rica. I opted for just 3 nights in Panama City as I had never been there before and there was just not much current information available on the forums. The majority of this report will concentrate on Panama City as there is plenty of San Jose info available.

Panama City.

The City.

Panama is a real city with a significant skyline that rivals many US cities. Streets are clean and I felt relatively safe when walking in the main downtown area. Covid precautions really have a grip on the city. Masks are required everywhere, even walking down the street or sitting alone in a car. If you have a problem with this don't go.

A real curfew, not just driving restrictions begins at 9 pm. This is relatively new as before a surge in cases I believe things were open until midnight. They do give you time to get home. Some convenience and liquor stores are open a little later. I didn't hear about any real after hour activity. I'm sure it exists somewhere but I was only there 3 days and it really didn't matter.

USD is the currency used here for paper money, Panama does mint their own coins for change.

And when the sun is out, it is very hot.

Awesome intel! It'a a place I'm considering as a stopover BTW Costa Rica and Columbia so this updated info is much needed. Thanks again.

[Trvllvr58]

Hi guys,

Here's a short update from a recent trip to Panama City. JW Marriott was guest friendly. Just used the elevators to the left as you enter the building lobby. Once I got to the hotel lobby floor, I just walked past the bar to the elevators and was never approached by any security. Probably 5 different nights with same result. As for the casino attached to the JW, it was empty early in the week and packed with girls by Thursday and Friday. Prices same as Habanos / Don Julio. Asking $150-$200 hour. Settle for $120. YMMV. Found a few gems in that place! Good luck to all. See you this September in Cartagena!

[Brugs]

It's a Marriott chain right? Interesting how the W and AC both reopened but the Panama Marriott which was more established closed; sad. Guess I'll give the W a try next time. Did you walk the 5 min with the girls or took a taxi / Uber? I've found some girls have no problem walking back with you to the hotel if it's close but some want a ride even if it's the Continental around the corner.

It's marriott group right, hotel is very nice with a good pool.

2 walked with me without any problems one wanted to go by taxi,5 $ I guess it's the most expensive taxi service in the world LOL.

[LuvPanamaBabes]

Really miss Panama, also wondering about La Mayor!

Well, I can confirm the following so that the map can be updated:

1- Miami Night Club is permanently closed. Only the sign outside remains, but the interior has been gutted.

2- The Cotton Club closed years ago before the pandemic.

3- The Venetto Hotel / Casino also closed before the pandemic.

4- The Los Arcos Love Motel is open.

[Rick Anderson]

Well, I can confirm the following so that the map can be updated:

1- Miami Night Club is permanently closed. Only the sign outside remains, but the interior has been gutted.

2- The Cotton Club closed years ago before the pandemic.

3- The Venetto Hotel / Casino also closed before the pandemic.

4- The Los Arcos Love Motel is open.

You can Check these out and let Us know what is Open!

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[LeoAiolia]

It's a Marriott chain right? Interesting how the W and AC both reopened but the Panama Marriott which was more established closed; sad. Guess I'll give the W a try next time. Did you walk the 5 min with the girls or took a taxi / Uber? I've found some girls have no problem walking back with you to the hotel if it's close but some want a ride even if it's the Continental around the corner.

Hi all,

Was there last week for 4 days and 3 nights.

Thank you hard drive for the info, because my foreign affair website was always on the midnight curfew time.

So it's true that everything closed at 9 pm, and you have until 10 pm to get back to your place.

Been the 3 nights at Don Julio, 2 colombians and one for Cuba (best one of the 3).

They all started at 200 $ an hours, I was laughing and yet with that they go down to 150 $. Less will be complicated, depends maybe of the girl.

To be true the one from Cuba stayed until 10:40 pm (2 hours and 40 minutes and I paid for 2 hours), I came to the lobby with her and wait for her uber. At that time, at least 5 girls from the Don Julio arrived with guys to my hotel.

The doorboy told me that the police pretty much does nothing to stop cars at night, unless it's bad luck.

Oh yeah, I stayed at W hostel, 5 minutes walk from the action, very very nice hotel, no problems to bring back girls..

[World Travel 69]

You can Check these out and let Us know what is Open!

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I've been to Panama 4 times. I always struggle with finding action during the day. I tried Bocaterana but I just can't do that. Not my speed. Were you or does anyone have intel on daytime spots where babes hang out?

[Brother P]

Exactly guys, it's this one.

No problem with the ladies, and no charge.

Have fun.

Thanks for clearing that up! I'm considering retiring to PC in a few years. I like Cartagena, but Colombias tax laws are a hassle. Is LE Palace still open?

[Lee]

Just back from nine days in Panama. Stayed at the AC Marriott.

Registered for two people no fee to bring a lady in they just register them in the room and give them their ID back. Last four days I was with the same lady never even stopped at the desk.

[Game Time]

Exactly guys, it's this one.

No problem with the ladies, and no charge.

Have fun.

I've been to Panama 4 times. I always struggle with finding action during the day. I tried Bocaterana but I just can't do that. Not my speed. Were you or does anyone have intel on daytime spots where babes hang out?

[Brugs]

I was wondering the same thing about the W Hotel. Its really nice. If they allow guests I'll be staying there.

Exactly guys, it's this one.

No problem with the ladies, and no charge.

Have fun.