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CASA ALBROOK

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    • Address 414B. Calle Morse
      Panama,
      Panama
    • Phone+507-60-901517
    • EmailContact Innkeeper

    Only 7 rooms in "Premium" residential area that is safe and beautiful. Central air conditioning in dining, lounge and kitchen. Bathrooms are shared in a 2:1 ratio (1 bathroom per every 2 bedrooms). New (ecological) mini-splits in each room. Computer and WiFi high speed internet free. A few minutes walk to supermarkets, restaurants, pharmacies. A 5 minute drive to Albrook Mall and 7 minutes from the Panama Canal and museums. Only 15 minutes drive from the banking area, hotels and casinos. He speaks Spanish, English, French and Portuguese. Areropuerto shuttle service international clients with special rates.

    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 1 Reviews

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    3.6 out of 5
     

    A gem for the right person

    December 25, 2011

    "Met expectations" is a good rating for me, judged against rates and local conditions. I stayed for 19 days, enjoyed it and expect to return. This is a fledgling operation with lots of good intent but modest practical hospitality experience. Albrook, as a former US base, has few access points, making it quiet and safe. The casa is a converted house of typical US Canal Zone construction. There are 6 bedrooms, 3 shared bathrooms (each with shower), a communal kitchen, two eating areas, and a living room. Some thought in fleshing out amenities still is needed but all rooms were functional and the beds comfortable. The feel is somewhat between a B&B and a hostel. Management is very friendly and responsive. The owner is multilingual but not resident. One can get by with only English by communicating through the owner. Functional Spanish or Portuguese will let you interact directly with the resident managers (lovely married couple) and access to lots of local knowledge and interesting conversation with them and other visitors. If you stay long enough it can begin to feel like a home. It is not (yet) for persons who expect all details to work smoothly all the time - of course, Panama isn't for those persons either. My personal requirements are cleanliness and quiet. The premises were cleaned thoroughly every day (except when the maid quit without notice; this happens in Panama) and noise was not a problem. The thought of fleas and barking has me hoping the owner reconsiders his intent of welcoming pets. I have stayed several times at a nearby (similarly named) hotel, for significantly more money, which gained me a private, but cramped bath. I have also stayed at a larger chain hotel near the Amador causeway (for even more money) and been unimpressed, except by the lack of personal interaction. I highly recommend Casa Albrook to anyone comfortable with adjusting to life's small twists and turns, and not needing 24h service.

    Location

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Alonso Tamayo

    Innkeepers Description:

    Latin-American political writer

    The innkeepers speak:

    • Portugues

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    Amenities

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    • Homestay Bed and Breakfast

    On-site

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Radio

    • Secretarial services

    • TV Video games

    • Telephone

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    Guest room(s)

    • Air conditioning

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Microwave

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Wi-Fi

    Other

    • 240 CHANNELS OF SATELLITE TV

  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $45 - $65

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 3pm    Check Out: 1pm

    • Open All Year Round: Yes

    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: No

    • Guest Pets Allowed: Limited

    • Drinking Allowed: No

    • Drinks Available: No

    • Suitable For Children: Yes

    • Childcare Provided: Limited : You can get it

    Discount Type

    • Grand Opening Special - $ 45 per night
      Percent Off: 18% Days Required: 1

  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 1 Reviews

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    3.6 out of 5
     

    A gem for the right person

    December 25, 2011

    "Met expectations" is a good rating for me, judged against rates and local conditions. I stayed for 19 days, enjoyed it and expect to return. This is a fledgling operation with lots of good intent but modest practical hospitality experience. Albrook, as a former US base, has few access points, making it quiet and safe. The casa is a converted house of typical US Canal Zone construction. There are 6 bedrooms, 3 shared bathrooms (each with shower), a communal kitchen, two eating areas, and a living room. Some thought in fleshing out amenities still is needed but all rooms were functional and the beds comfortable. The feel is somewhat between a B&B and a hostel. Management is very friendly and responsive. The owner is multilingual but not resident. One can get by with only English by communicating through the owner. Functional Spanish or Portuguese will let you interact directly with the resident managers (lovely married couple) and access to lots of local knowledge and interesting conversation with them and other visitors. If you stay long enough it can begin to feel like a home. It is not (yet) for persons who expect all details to work smoothly all the time - of course, Panama isn't for those persons either. My personal requirements are cleanliness and quiet. The premises were cleaned thoroughly every day (except when the maid quit without notice; this happens in Panama) and noise was not a problem. The thought of fleas and barking has me hoping the owner reconsiders his intent of welcoming pets. I have stayed several times at a nearby (similarly named) hotel, for significantly more money, which gained me a private, but cramped bath. I have also stayed at a larger chain hotel near the Amador causeway (for even more money) and been unimpressed, except by the lack of personal interaction. I highly recommend Casa Albrook to anyone comfortable with adjusting to life's small twists and turns, and not needing 24h service.

  • Location

    Overview Points of Interest Restaurants

    Location Type

    • City

    • Lakeside

    • Suburban

    • Tropical

    City - Downtown Panama

    • Distance to city: 8 miles

    • Directions to property:

    Airport

    • From the international aerotpuerto take "Corredor Sur" and up to the "Cinta Costera". Continue to the end and leave via Albrook Mall From that point to guide you call 60901517

    • Directions to property:
      From the international aerotpuerto take "Corredor Sur" and up to the "Cinta Costera". Continue to the end and leave via Albrook Mall From that point to guide you call 60901517

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • WAKE BOARDING

    • WATER SKIING

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ruins

    • Ski area

    • Winery

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Billiards

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • VISITS TO BEACHES AND MOUNTAINS

    • VISIT TO THE MUSEUM OF THE PANAMA CANAL AND LOCKS

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Tennis courts

    • Tennis racket rental

    • Video Arcade

    • Water sports

    • Whitewater Rafting

     Nearby Cities

  • Amenities

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    • Homestay Bed and Breakfast

    On-site

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Radio

    • Secretarial services

    • TV Video games

    • Telephone

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    Guest room(s)

    • Air conditioning

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Microwave

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Wi-Fi

    Other

    • 240 CHANNELS OF SATELLITE TV

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental

    • Time Served: 7:00 to 10:00

    • Serving Location: Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Additional food services

    • Facilidad uso cocina en sitio

    • cooking facilities on site

 
 

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