You can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a casino, and a poolside bar at Gran Hotel Nacional. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as 500 slot machines, a casino VIP room, and 18 casino gaming tables. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy dinner and light fare along with barbecue and al fresco dining at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.
Located in Barrio El Carmen, a neighborhood in David, Gran Hotel Nacional is in a shopping district and near the airport. Port of Pedregal and Los Pozos de Caldera are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Plaza El Terronal and Federal Mall. Visit our David travel guide
Chiriqui, David, 1 Calle Central Ave., Central Provincia De Chiriqui
What's nearby
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra Park
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Crown Casino
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Parque de las Madres
18 min walk - 1.5 km
Parque Recreativo Omar Torrijos Herrera
4 min drive - 1.8 km
Plaza El Terronal
6 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
David (DAV-Enrique Malek Intl.)
8 min drive
Restaurants
Restaurante Puerta del Sol
3 min walk
Subway
4 min walk
Kotowa Coffee House
3 min walk
Pío Pío
4 min walk
El Fogón
8 min walk
About this property
Gran Hotel Nacional
Family-friendly hotel located in Barrio El Carmen
Consider a stay at Gran Hotel Nacional and take advantage of a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a casino, and a poolside bar. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as 500 slot machines, a casino VIP room, and 18 casino gaming tables. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy dinner and light fare along with barbecue and al fresco dining at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also find perks like:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station
An elevator, a banquet hall, and tour/ticket assistance
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 119 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, highchairs, and daily housekeeping
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Gran Hotel Nacional?
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gran Hotel Nacional on Nov 24, 2026 start from ¥13,145, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Gran Hotel Nacional pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Gran Hotel Nacional?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Gran Hotel Nacional?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Gran Hotel Nacional provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–5:00 PM at scheduled times.
Where is Gran Hotel Nacional located?
This family-friendly David hotel is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra Park, Parque Recreativo Omar Torrijos Herrera, and Parque de las Madres. Plaza El Terronal and Crown Casino are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Gran Hotel Nacional Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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This hotel is older with all of the 1940’s charm it was originally built with. Staff is very helpful and friendly and the hotel is very clean. It would benefit from some updating in the rooms, but other than that, our stay was comfortable.
Wonderful stay. Staff was exceptionally helpful with a personal emergency that had a positive outcome. Loved the nostalgic feel the property had. Room and beds were very comfortable. They have three restuarants to choose from in the heart of David (breakfast included) I would book again.
Hotel provides authentic charm and history. Very clean, nicely kept, with a very friendly staff. Pool was very refreshing and breakfast fresh and hot - bring an appetite. Stayed once, came back again.
Best under rated 3 star hotel. Beautiful old historic hotel, immaculately maintained. Nice pool, gardens, large exercise room. Hotel room large spacious and very clean. Loved this hotel
We had a nice stay. Our room was clean and breakfast was good. Pool and pool area were quiet and relaxing.
We had no hot water and we were supposed to have a ‘terrace’ but our room just had a window.
Great gym and pool and staff were all very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Lorraine
Mar 29, 2024
Loved the outdoor pool ,bar & dining area the food was delicious & reasonably priced .
The Italian restaurant was reasonably priced
The staff were helpful & friendly
Check in staff, Jose Miguel, was very good. Room good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Laura
Feb 14, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was fine, no complaints. Clean, comfortable beds. Easy parking. Breakfast was ok, not great, but it’s included, so again, no complaints. It would have been nice if coffee was available before the breakfast area opened, as it opened a bit later than the advertised 6:30. Room was quiet, shower had good water pressure. Convenient & well-priced option for a one night stay before an early flight. Italian restaurant was decent for dinner.
It is an old hotel that needs some TLC. It was comfortable for the night, no complaints. Italian Restaurant and Pizza available and outside by the pool is a bar with a menu catering to barbeque, steaks etc..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Sarah
Jan 14, 2024
Really great breakfasts and super helpful and kind staff. Will return.
Always great to stay there when I'm David The staff is excellent and Oscar the manager is Great the receptionist and cleaning staff are very friendly and helpful. The breakfast is also very good. Have stayed there many times and always top shelf. Timothy and Barbara