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“Wierd vibes - hotel needs a tour to explain it's history”

Melia Panama Canal

4 of 5 stars
Happy_Kayaker
Bigfork, Montana
Nov 15, 2009

This place is HUGE, lots of pottery, and gave me the creeps though the luxurious pool area can comfortably hold 1000 people and the buffet meals were quite nice. Our beds were 3rd rate with old...more

“We enjoyed our stay!”

Melia Panama Canal

5 of 5 stars
nannyfanny1
new york
Nov 10, 2009

We enjoyed very friendly helpful service from the desk clerk to restaurant service and a great breakfast buffet included in the price of the room.Our room was kept clean with extra towels without...more

“Colón.”
3 of 5 stars
vamador
San Diego, California
Jun 5, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The best thing in Colón is its people. Certainly not a tourist destination (besides la Zona Libre), Colón is a poor city with high unemployment, and dilapidated buildings. During its prime it was one...more

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