The New Washington Hotel in Colon, Panama is not just a hotel. It is visit to a stately 19th century past. The renovated hotel was upgraded in 1913 after several 19th century additions. The New Washington Hotel has been modernized over the years, but retains a sense of a dignified era when Americans elected Civil War Heroes as their presidents.

When the Panama railway was in operation during the mid 19th century it was not uncommon for American presidents to come to Panama by steamship. They would stay in Colon at the Washington Hotel, cross the Isthmus by railway, and proceed to San Francisco by another steamship. According to New Washington Hotel lore both Presidents Garfield and McKinley stayed there.

The New Washington Hotel is on the Caribbean on Limon Bay. It is a short distance from the Port of Colon and the Colon Free Zone for those interested in duty-free shopping. This is a modern hotel with an adjacent casino. The pool is large and safe. The large lawn and garden draw us back to old era elegance that is the New Washington Hotel.

Rooms at the New Washington Hotel have hot water showers, cable TV, and the ability to make international calls from your room.

For entertainment, try the Fiesta Casino, the disco next door, of take a dip in the pool. For dining, try the gracious old dining room.

While in Colon, Panama there are many things to do. Visit the Colon Free Zone or run down to Portobelo to see the fortifications, but the New Washington Hotel by itself is a historic experience.

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Colon, Panama Hotel and Casino

The Colon, Panama Hotel & Casino is a new Radisson hotel welcoming tourists and cruise visitors to a luxurious hotel stay. This first-class facility combines cozy, tropical decor with a unique, upscale atmosphere that is sure to please both business and leisure travelers alike.

This hotel signals another stage in Panama’s ascension in the cruise industry. In December of 2008, Royal Caribbean’s mega-class cruise liner, “Enchantment of the Seas,” officially made Colon 2000 its home port. With each such announcement, Panama’s tourist industry takes another huge step forward.

Located in this same port, the Colon, Panama Hotel & Casino is the new Radisson hotel in the Colon Free Zone. The hotel rooms and suites are beautifully decorated.  They feature spectacular views of the port or Lemon Bay from private balconies and terraces. These Colon, Panama hotel rooms provide such amenities as high-speed Internet access, voice mail, mini bar, pay-per-view movies, coffee maker, hair dryer and iron.

When it’s time to relax, guests of the hotel can marvel at the gorgeous Colon views and lounge in the sun at the outdoor swimming pool, roll the dice or play Blackjack in the casino, enjoy a relaxing massage in the spa or stay fit in the well-equipped Fitness Center and sauna. Other convenient amenities at this hotel include a full-service business center, on-site tour desk and gift shop.

Colon 2000 has become a vital hub in the tourism industry and the Colon, Panama Hotel & Casino is an important extension of the cruise industry. Cruise guests now have a luxury destination when arriving in Colon.

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The Four Points Hotel is located in the Millennium Plaza in Colon City. It is part of the Colon Free Duty Zone Complex, one of the most important commercial areas in Latin America. Complete service and amenities, along with being only minutes away from modern boutiques, food area, casinos and car rent agencies are just some of great advantages of staying in this hotel.

There are 84 comfortable rooms available, all of them with a Four Points by Sheraton Four Comfort Bed. Every room has a desk and an ergonomic desk chair, LCD TV, high speed Internet access, daily-replaced bottled water, an ironing table, safety deposit box, a two-line telephone, hairdryer, a refrigerator and room service 24 hours a day. A gym, a business center, a salon for meetings and events, and a convention center are available.

If you wish to visit any location in or near Colon City, you will have no problems at all. Puerto Cristobal and the Colon Free Duty Zone are both located less than 1 mile away from the hotel. The Colon 2000 Cruise Port is about 1.5 miles away. The Manzanillo International Terminal and the Cristobal Cruise Terminal are both 2 miles away. The Colon container terminal 3 miles away and the Gatun Lock at 6.2 miles away.

Café Portobelo offers international cuisine dishes. It is open from 6:30 am to 10:30 pm. If what you are looking for is a bar, the Guaira Bar is open from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm, where you can enjoy plenty of drinks and snacks.

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Buildings that were constructed around Gatun Lake shore were all part of a network of military facilities belonging to the United States Army during World War II. The buildings are of historical importance. The area itself remains unspoiled.

One of these building was transformed in 1946 into the School of the Americas. Here military and political logistics were developed to fight communism, and contest guerrilla initiatives and movements in Latin America. As stipulated under the Torrijos-Carter Treaty, the school was closed in the early 1990’s.

Many of the buildings in this area fell out of use and would have been destroyed if not for a Spanish tourism entrepreneur, Damian Barcelo. He converted this school into what we know today as the Melia Panama Canal Hotel.

The hotel is located ten minutes away from the Colon Free Duty Zone. It is considered a five star hotel and has 286 rooms. Its staff of consists of more than 200 people from Colon.

Ornamental in style, with paints, curtains, columns and lamps, all with Spanish influence, this hotel is beautiful. It is an excellent choice, be it for business or pleasure.

The Melia Panama Canal Hotel offers a quality restaurant, the Miraflores. Here visitors can enjoy buffets at every meal. On Wednesday, you will have a chance to enjoy typical Panamanian food as well as Caribbean dishes. There’s another the Darien, where you will find a wide variety of imported and local meats. The Piano Bar offers karaoke, a discotheque and a casino. Outside, there are two huge pools with pool bar and music. Fishing and trips around the lake are available. The hotel has a convention center and several salons for events organization.

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The New Washington Hotel, located in Colon City, has welcomed many thousands of tourists from all over the world since it was opened in 1913. It is only 5 minutes away from any of the three Ports within Colon City and is less than 45 minutes away from Panama City. It is an excellent place to stay if you come to Colon City. From this hotel, you will have easy access to the entire country. The hotel’s service is always excellent.

The New Washington Hotel has 124 comfortable rooms. All rooms have cable TV, air conditioning, telephones with direct access to international calls, hot water showers, room service and Internet access.

The hotel has a conference room, hairdressing service, and 24 hour reception and check-out service, in order to provide guests with the attention they deserve. Among the shared facilities there is a safe cloakroom, lift access, a bar, cafe and restaurant. Laundry service is available and guests who bring their own car can leave it in a car park near the hotel.

Guests can enjoy a pleasantly warm swimming pool, go to the bar, gamble in the casino or go dancing in the Pirates Discotheque. A variety of menus are offered at each of the hotels’ restaurants. A beautiful garden in front of the hotel greets visitors.

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Colon has come a long way since the turn of the last century when it was famous as a brash and bawdy port city. Today, Colon is a destination of choice for business and leisure travelers seeking a mix of cosmopolitan convenience and scenic wonders.

Colon anchors the Caribbean end of the Panama Canal. The infrastructure of the canal zone is an important addition to the area’s commerce and culture. The Four Points hotel is conveniently located at the Millennium Plaza within Panama’s largest free trade zone.

This property lives up to the Starwood reputation for quality and service. It’s all here, Wireless Internet, fully appointed rooms, well equipped fitness center, great dining, as well as easy access to trendy boutiques, a casino, travel agencies and car rentals.

When planning larger scale events, make the Four Points your destination of choice. This property offers nearly 8,000 square feet of meeting and convention space with a full package of supporting amenities.

Remember, Panama means business. The Colon Four Points is proof.

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The Radisson Colon Hotel is located in the Colon 2000 cruise port area, near

the Colon Free Duty Zone. It offers both business and leisure travelers everything they need for an enjoyable and comfortable stay in Colon.

This hotel has 102 rooms and suites, some of them featuring a view of the cruise port. Within the room, you will have air conditioning, cable TV, hair dryer, high speed Internet access, voice mail and room service. Also available are balcony rooms, handicap accessible rooms and roll-away beds.

Among the services offered, this hotel has a swimming pool and sauna, a business center, child care, dry cleaning and laundry service, fitness centre, bookstore and travel agency. . All types of meetings and special events can be held here.

The hotel has three areas designated for special events. These three areas are the Palenque, Gatun and San Lorenzo salons with capacities of 10 up to 250 people. All of the areas have data show and screen, flip charts, laptop computers, microphone, tables and chairs according to your needs, whiteboard and markers and virtually anything else you might need. Professional caterers are also available.

The Radisson offer many varied dining options. From  breakfast buffet to a casual dinner of regional or international cuisine, you can find it all at the Radisson.

The hotel features five different restaurants. The Deli Café, where you can enjoy a gourmet coffee with pastries. Drake’s Restaurant offers you international cuisine. In the Lobby bar you can enjoy live music and a variety of drinks. The Morgan Bar & Grill has a variety of starters and grill food you order while enjoying the swimming pool. Room service, is available 24/7, with a limited menu from 12 am to 6 am.

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Colon is home to the largest Free Zone in Panama, one of the largest in Latin America. This unique destination offers an alluring mix of creature comforts and exotic natural beauty. It is also a part of the 2000 Cruise Port, now home to the leviathan “Enchantment of Seas”, one of the largest cruise ships in the world.

Even with the charms of Panama calling, you just might be tempted to spend your stay right in the hotel. You can choose from any one of four different restaurants, the star of which is the popular Drake’s. The cuisine in this hot spot celebrates the role of Colon as a gateway to the Pacific. Local fare is the order of the day featuring Panama’s abundant natural fruits and seafood. As night falls, check out the casino, and Colon’s brisk nightlife.

A Colon adventure is one of Panama’s best. Experience our nation’s natural wonders while expanding your company’s markets in cooperation with the business friendly staff in Panama’s largest free zone—Colon.

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The Davis Suites in Colon, Panama is a great deal. In a quiet part of town, the streets around Davis Suites are safe and the hotel is clean and well run. Rooms feature hot water, microwave ovens, small refrigerators and high speed WIFI access.

The Davis suites are close to both the Panama Canal and to the Colon Free Zone. If you are into serious duty-free shopping, the Colon Free Zone is for you. This is the world’s second largest duty-free zone next to Hong Kong. On roughly a square mile of land, you will find duty-free merchandise from all over the world.

This part of the world boasts of Columbus’ fifth voyage when he called a harbor to the east a “beautiful port.” Portobelo went on to become the site of a huge trade fair in the days of the Spanish Main, when Spanish galleons brought goods and returned with gold. In more recent history steamships brought passengers to Colon to board the Panama railway to cross the isthmus on their way to the California gold rush.

Today Colon is the Caribbean outlet from the Panama Canal and sees 5 percent of all world trade pass through it. From your room at the Davis Suites, you can visit the fortifications at Portobelo one day and go kayaking in the Panama Canal the next. You will want to make sure you save enough time and money to check out the deals at the Colon Free Zone or you will never forgive yourself.

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Davis Suites has 45 luxuriously furnished and decorated rooms and suites. All of the rooms come with air conditioning, satellite TV, mini bar, fridge, radio, direct dial telephone and room service 24 hours a day.

There are 2 presidential suites, furnished in style, with a large sitting room and bedroom. It also has a Jacuzzi and kitchen with microwave. It is just like being at home. Other rooms are available to suit your needs. There are the Royal Suites, which consist of a luxurious bedroom and a fully furnished sitting room and the Ambassadorial Suites, which have a kitchen, two bedrooms, one sitting room and a dining room. Also available are the Super Executive Deluxe Suites, the Double Rooms and the Single Rooms.

Among the services offered, there is a fully-equipped gym and a nature shop, where you will be able to get energizers and other supplements. Professional trainers are there to provide you with premium assistance. The Bush bar is the place you might want to go if what you are looking for is relaxation and a cozy environment with live music. The restaurants offer buffet, and la carte service is also available. A swimming pool outside has its own bar.

A massage salon might be the perfect therapy you require. If massages are not enough for you, the hotel offers a sauna, where you can relax and enjoy the steam baths. Modern washing machines are available in the laundries, which are also available for outside guests, from Mondays to Saturdays.

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