Beautiful hotel, great staff. We checked into our hotel day of reservation at 6:30 am with no questions asked. Did the couples massage and loved every minute. Great build quality for Central American resort. Pool was meh, an afterthought and not heated. Could hear water through pipes when neighbor was showering.
This is a business stay hotel. The refrigerator didn't work. Maintenance had to replace. Not a family hotel. Hotel foods options very limited. Location is subjective, depending on your destination. Very busy street and limited dining locations within walking distance. Limited view from window.
As a solo traveler I enjoyed my stay at the Bristol. The staff were kind. I had the executive room and let me start by saying it was huge! More than enough space. The bed was comfy and the bathroom was more than enough space for me. I felt like a queen! It felt good to be welcomed by friendly faces at the door each time I came and went. The breakfast was amazing. The only thing I griped a bit with was the seating to be inclusive for solo travelers. One day I went in and I was showed to the door to have a seat outside. It would have been great any other day but that day I had on a semi-formal dress and sitting outside wasn’t conducive given I would have begun sweating and ruining my dress before I had a chance to leave. I was sort of shrugged off by the attendant that day. I think the manager came out and I politely asked if I could be seated inside. I then begin saying, I truly only needed 20 minutes to eat and I would be leaving. I was accommodated with seating inside but after a bit of a wait. I totally understood and waited. I am not sure if it's ideal, but to save space and allow for seating with larger groups, perhaps a room service can be granted for those individuals who are solo. Even if it's a limited list of items to choose from. I think this hiccup was only for that particular day however, I went the next day and had a place to sit. After I was stared at by the same attendant the day before for being solo. I am not sure; the gentlemen were welcoming but that particular attendant did peer at me as an inconvenience. The same as the day before, almost like “why are you here” kind of feeling or like, “you’re going to throw off our seating”. I didn't care for that exchange and I didn't let sway my overall review. The last thing this female attendant did that sort of left a bad taste in my mouth, as I finished eating (getting up from my seat) and left for the elevator to go up, she stopped me and asked me my room number. I thought that was weird because I wouldn’t have been allowed to seat without checking in at the kiosk. Whether you were there or not, I shouldn’t have to feel like I was dining there in violation. Also, YOU WERE NOT THERE WHEN I CAME. Ask another colleague, I shouldn’t have been approached, it made me feel like I wasn’t supposed to be there, when in fact I paid a hefty penny to stay there for 4 days. The spa was amazing. I was serviced by Sonia. Sonia was amazing! The massage was a 10/10. I told her that this was one of the best massages I have had in my life, if not thee best! I have traveled a number of places and have had massages in many reputable establishments, this one was incomparable! If you have time, go and check out Sonia, I enjoyed my self-care time with her at the Bristol Salon and Spa! Overall, I would recommend this hotel! I personally felt safe as a solo traveler. Other than the, one off colleague in the restaurant (that gave me very unprofessional energy) the other staff members were respectful and kind. I would revisit this hotel if I am ever in Panama.
It's a wonderful place. Look no further. The staff was very helpfull. I stayed at a spacious room. It had It's own desk and tv couch besides The bed and The TV modular. The barhroom had a tub and an independent shower. Lots of space to walk around if you're not traveling alone. It's not cheap, but it's worth every dollar. Oh, breakfast is amazing.
I’m currently living at Bristol Residences, the staff is really nice, the apartament is comfortable and with most ammenities I need. It is conveniently located. Just decided to extend my stay for another three months, the opportunity cost of such a convenient palce vs. looking and setting up an apt is high.
