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Apartment with the services of a boutique hotel-Heart of Old town(Casco Antiguo)

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Welcome to La Isabela Suites
Master Bedroom- suite 3
Living area- suite 4
Open Kitchen suite 3
150 years old restored Spanish Courtyard

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Map
Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panama
  • Cinta Costera
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Amador Causeway
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Albrook Shopping Mall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Apartment with the services of a boutique hotel-Heart of Old town(Casco Antiguo)

La Isabela is unique in the city. It combines the spaciousness of an apartment with the services of a luxury boutique hotel. It is wonderfully located in the heart of Casco Viejo (the old historic city) with 18th century churches, museums, dozens of restaurants and bars all within a few short blocks. Modern Panama and its business and shopping center are 10 minutes by taxi.

We cater to parties of up to five people. Our apartment is a spacious 120 sqm (1200 sq. ft.) with high ceilings (4.5/14ft). The apartment has two bedrooms, two en suite full bathrooms, a large living room and fully equipped kitchen. For your comfort, we provide luxury memory foam mattresses, Egyptian cotton bedsheets, hypoallergenic bamboo and cotton towels, organic toiletries and a pillow menu. The apartment is air conditioned, has high speed WiFi, large flat screen Netflix , Nespresso espresso maker, electric kettle, unlimited organic teas. The apartment has a large front balcony on the street and offers to a large iron forged balcony over the Spanish Style Courtyard, a 1300 sq ft (130 sqm) internal patio. We provide 24/7 concierge services, and daily housekeeping to the highest hygiene standards. We also offer the following personalized in- house services: signature spa massages, food shopping service, travel bureau and personalized tour services as well as private chauffeurs for transport from and to the airports and any other transport.

The building is an architectural gem. One of the world’s leading restoration architects, Francisco Montanes, and a cutting edge Spanish design group, Bersale, S.A., worked together for almost two years to restore La Isabela to its former elegance. Their vision was to adhere to UNESCO’s World Heritage Site Guidelines and maintain the 19th century elements of La Isabela’s colonial architecture while incorporating touches of cutting edge design. To complement their efforts, selected pieces of Panamanian art are exhibited throughout the building and the apartment. La Isabela – an integration of styles, materials, and perspectives ranging from the 19th to the 21st century.

Property manager

Andres Jacome

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Ocean view
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed only on the balcony.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Panama City

Located in Casco Viejo, a neighbourhood in Panama City, this apartment is near theme parks. Albrook Shopping Mall and Avenida Balboa are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cinta Costera. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Maracana Stadium or Estadio Nacional Rod Carew. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panama

What's nearby

  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cinta Costera - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Amador Causeway - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Albrook Shopping Mall - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Multiplaza Pacific Mall - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Estación Lotería - 7 min drive
  • Panama City Passenger Station - 15 min drive
  • Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tantalo Hotel / Kitchen / Roofbar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Unido - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lazotea - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Santuario - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SISU Coffee - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Apartment with the services of a boutique hotel-Heart of Old town(Casco Antiguo) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Apartment with the services of a boutique hotel-Heart of Old town(Casco Antiguo)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Apartment with the services of a boutique hotel-Heart of Old town(Casco Antiguo)?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Apartment with the services of a boutique hotel-Heart of Old town(Casco Antiguo) located?

Located in Casco Viejo, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Iglesia de la Merced and Avenida Balboa. Albrook Shopping Mall is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away. Estación Lotería is 24 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kayleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Downtown Panama

Great location. Close to all restaurants, shopping, and the ocean. Check in was a breeze, kindness was shown all the time. Even had garage space for a last minute car rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location and service

Awesome place to stay! You will get amazing service. The apartment is great but the location and service are even better. You can walk anywhere in the old city. Tons of great restaurants and rooftop bars within a few blocks. Definitely recommend. Andres is the best.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay in Casco Viejo

We were very happy with the location, amenities and size of our beautiful apartment. We could walk to many attractions and restaurants from our front door. Andres was a great host. He answered all of our questions and was very attentive. His English is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Excellent location. Great service. Wonderful staff. Will definitely stay here again.

Absolutely a perfect location. Restaurants, bars and shopping are all within easy walking distance. Located in a safe location with good security. The staff was exceptionally helpful and really made us feel welcome. This is definitely where I will stay whenever I am in Panama City.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Doug L.

A wonder place to stay. Location and amenities, perfect.

The accommodations were better than expected. The location was perfect for the old town touring. The concierge was very helpful and courteous. The room was stocked with dishes and pans. Very close to a nice market. If I had one suggestion, don’t use the car service. The $65 charge plus tip was much higher than Uber who charged $26 to return at high time. We used Uber the entire trip. Much easier than haggling with cabs. All in all, we loved our stay and would definitely use again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Reid L.

Clean and beautiful place.

This was a very clean and beautiful apartment, with daily cleaning. It was a great location in the old city. Some would say it was a "corporate apartment", so it wasn't really warm, but we were very happy with it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

A little bit of wild heaven in Casco Viejo

Innovative, interesting and always tastefully appointed and luxurious without being ostentatious, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at La Isabela. Service was efficient, friendly without being overbearing. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay and the location, you can't beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Secret jewel in Panama

I stayed in LA Isabela during a short visit to Panama. At the beginning I did not expect much. And boy was I surprised....we stayed at a great apartment in the best location in the old city. But it was not only the place, an old building restored to a fantastic taste, it was the cleaning standards and the concierge services what impressed us lots. Because we had very little time and it was really a long stop over we asked Alexander the manager to help us to see something. In a matter of no time he organised for us a private chauffeur who took us around the new economic center of Panama, took us to the canal and to a brief guided visit in the jungle. It was amazing. The second day we hired a private tour around the old city and i had a masage in the apartent who fibally took care of my 3 das neck pain!. We also hired the services of the fantastic chef at home the second night. There are a lots of tourist places in Casco to eat but we wanted a better experience. And this chef gave us the best culinary experience we had in our 15 days travels around south America!. The food is supreme but you see him there cooking for you. It is another level really. We left happy beyond expectations. We never expected getting so much from this place! I took the name of the decoration firm who did the restoration because we liked the place and the deco a lot. If in Panama again, we have no doubts about where will we go.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shawn W., Laguna Beach, California, USA

Wow. Gorgeous apartment and amazing services

To tell you the truth, I thought the pictures were wonderful but I did not what to expect. The apartment was gorgeous and the location was perfect. We walked to everything. It was great to have such a large space for the two of us (we each had our own bedroom) and I loved the micro-cement bathrooms - very cool. The courtyard was beautiful. It was private and quiet. We laid out on the lounge chairs during the afternoon (and yes we used those Balinese showers) and sipped wine in the rocking chairs in the evening. And the services - we splurged. We had the chef cook for us one night. It was amazing - basically a meal from a two star Michelin restaurant whipped up for us in our kitchen. We also had a massage. Divine. My only regret was not knowing this advance and spending a few more nights.

About the host

Hosted by Andres Jacome

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Hello and welcome to our site. We have traveled the world and had the pleasure of staying at some of the finest hotels. We have a wealth of experience regarding what we have liked (and not liked so much). Now that we are retired, we decided to draw on that experience and offer accommodation to other travelers that is difficult to find anywhere else. In so doing, we have tried to provide all the space and comfort of a large apartment with the services of a fine hotel. At the same time, we recognize that you want to choose the nature of your stay, so there is great flexibility to choose what you would like to take advantage. Enjoy!

Why they chose this property

La Isabela is a gorgeous, beautifully restored mid 19th century building. The apartment is a large two bedroom with access to a front balcony so that you can sit and have a coffee and watch the world walk by and to a large internal courtyard to which you can retreat for privacy and quiet. The location on Calle 9 is central (most of what you want to see and do in the historic center is between 3rd and 11th).

What makes this property unique

In addition to large beautifully appointed apartment in wonderfully restored historic building, we offer services that no other VRBO rental does. This includes food shopping service, guided walks, drivers, on-site concierge, in house massage, chef to cook for you, and classes on cooking and folk art.

Languages:

English, Spanish