Continental Hotel & Casino

Location
The hotel is located in the best area in the centre of the financial and commercial district of the city of Panama, surrounded by the most important banks and the headquarters of large corporations. The Multiplaza Mall and the Albrook Mall are both easily accessible by car.
Facilities
This city hotel, which was renovated in 2008, has 363 rooms in total. It provides an attractive and comfortable environment, as well as a variety of services and amenities. It is air-conditioned, and has a lobby, 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, currency exchange facility, cloakroom and lift access. There is a luxurious executive floor offering VIP services, a business centre with services, local calls, and a complimentary private breakfast and cocktails, as well as a panoramic view of the city. The hotel also provides the infrastructure for social events, conferences and conventions. It is also the only hotel that has a tower with special rooms for executive women. Further facilities include a coffee shop, pub, restaurant, TV room, a modern business centre in the lobby area, an elegant and modern casino that is open 24-hours, a gallery, mini-supermarket, shops, a gift shop/newspaper stand and a travel agency. The famous Wurlitz Lobby Bar offers happy hours, live music and performances on the famous and unique Wurlitzer Organ. Internet and WLAN access, and room and laundry services are offered for a fee. Parking facilities are available to guests arriving by car in the form of a car park and parking garage.
Rooms
The modern, elegant and comfortable rooms offer beautiful views of the city. They come with a host of modern amenities including an en suite bathroom, hairdryer, direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a radio, Internet access and security systems. A minibar, tea/coffee making facilities, ironing set, double or king-size beds, air conditioning and a safe deposit box are all provided.
Sports/Entertainment
The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, a sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols, a gym and a hot tub. Massage treatments and aerobics are also offered.
Meals
Cafe Rendezvous is known locally for its signature gourmet dish, the 'sancocho', a delicious plantain, yuca, corn and chicken soup. A complimentary breakfast buffet is offered daily.
Payment
The following are all accepted as methods of payment at the hotel: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA.
How to get there
Directions from Tocumen International Airport: On leaving the airport, follow the signs for the city of Panama heading towards the Corredor Sur highway. Take the Corredor Sur highway and follow it to the Balboa Avenue exit. Turn right onto Aquilino de la Guardia Avenue and go through the 50th Street intersection. Take a right onto 52nd Street, followed by a left onto the next street, Ricardo Arias Avenue. The hotel is located at the end of the block, on the corner between Via Espana and Ricardo Arias Avenue.