Radisson Decapolis Hotel Panama City, Panama City

I stayed in this hotel for 13 nights (and over $2k in total costs) so I know this hotel almost as well as my own home now:-). I obtained a corporate rate from my client and despite the discounted price, I can without hesitation state that this hotel does not offer good value in Panama. Those that say it does have not checked out other hotels or are new to hotel lodging, period. My corporate of 170, inclusive of taxes, was cheaper than the normal rates that exceed 220. After the first 3 nights at the hotel the noise from the partying neighbors was so loud (the walls are thin) that I complained and was readying my move into a neighboring hotel. After enough complaints I got upgraded to a suite which was huge, which convinced me to stay put. I still had the same problems of thin walls and flooring. The cheap tile flooring and furnishings reminded me of a Costa Rican motel. I went to peek inside other rooms to make sure that it wasn't just my room and confirmed that all rooms were the same. My initial impressions of my rooms (both) were they were really dated, thin walls and floors (I could hear the upstairs room dropping coins), very old low quality budget furniture. There was a strong smell of chlorine from the cleaning solutions they used to clean the floor the lasted for hours. The suite was huge but was situated on a lower floor (14 th) which was noisy each morning from the traffic below. Starting from just before 7 am I could hear incessant honking for 2 to 3 hours from the below highway. Panamanians honk all the time and this was horrible in the morning as I got up at the time the honking started. The view from my room was amazing particularly in the morning watching the highway below and seeing first hand the traffic chaos below. The sofa I had was so soft I could swear it was at least 20 years old. It's similar to the sofa somebody puts into a student rental property not a 4 star hotel. Once you sit on it you sink like quicksand as the supports do not exist The bed was fine but the windows are thin thus the traffic noise is bad. The pool area is very small and the pool is very small. The DJ there plays his music very very loud and it's always salsa. I noticed many guests could not talk while the music was playing and left shortly after arrival. It's not a place for guests to relax but for the DJ and his friends to party. The pool staff are always chatting with another and you will never see a smile from them other than when they are joking around with their colleagues. As they are probably not getting paid well, they look totally disinterested in servicing customers paying more in 2 nights than they earn in a month. The prices of the food and drinks are a bit pricey but standard for hotels in the city The sushi / bar offered decent sushi rolls relative to this part of the world but not world class for sure like one reviewer wrote! I lived in Japan so possibly my sushi standards are possibly high.

I traveled to Panama with a group of friends and we stayed at the Decapolis. It was amazing! The hotel was sexy and fun, the service was great. The staff working the front desk areas speak fluent english which is nice!! The rest of the staff speaks enough english to get you through. The only advice I can give is to take taxi's on the street rather than the hotel taxi's. The regular ones gringo tax you but not as bad. For instance the hotel taxi wanted $30 to take us to the canal, so we got a street taxi and it was $6. But I would definately stay in this hotel again if I went to Panama!!

I can't believe that this is a $200 a night hotel. The hotel is very nice but the service is horrible. They say that one of their amenities is wireless Internet. However, when you go to log in, they want $19.99 a day for it. Also, they give you a $20 drink coupon to use at the bar. When you go to use the coupon, they tell you after the fact it is only good for certain drinks and stick you with a big bill. I was never so embarrassed in my life. I complain to the corporate site about the service and the hotel doesn't even respond to corporate. Corporate just accepts this and drops it. Please save your money and go somewhere else. This hotel is a nitemare. I would NEVER stay at a Raddison again.

Although I've never stayed in the hotel, I frequented the sushi bar/lounge and the pool and spa. The decor is lovely and the sushi and martini selection are excellent. It's the best sushi I've ever had. The spa was a wonderful experience and very reasonably priced. The pool is fabulous.

I love Panama! I'm going on July 10th and I can't wait to see my family! Panama is a tropical, wonderful, and everyone is super friendly! You should really go over there! I gaurantee you will have a great time!

It was a mess it was so trashy and digusting and the workers were trifflin. The food was a disgrace and I hate the fact that they don't use salt and pepper. The bed clothes were stained and funky.

The Hotel was staff was very freindly and they are always attending to your needs! The food was great. The Bar staff at the Lounge one of the best I have seen! The Spa and Pool area are excellent - I stayed 7 days and enjoyed everyone one of those days!

The people is like Panama, the best. The Restaurant was excellent. I have been traveling for 10 years (work related) and never been treated the way I was treated at this hotel. I can wait to come back.

The service was great, never had a problem, one of the best hotels in Panama. The rooms are spacious, and they're always clean. Its location is great becausw is at walking distance from a lot night clubs. The personel is always friendly and heplful.

The Hotel was staff was very freindly and they are always attending to your needs! The food was great and the and the Sushi Bar is great! The Bar staff at the Lounge one of the best I have seen! The Spa and Pool area are excellent - I stayed 17 days and enjoyed everyone one of those days!