"Located in Casco Viejo, Tantalo Hotel is a great home base for exploring Panama City. Rooms here are entirely unique, each one featuring work by a different local artist as well as colorful, modern décor and spacious rain showers. When hunger strikes, head to the solid on-site restaurant (get the ceviche), or the stylish rooftop bar, where you can sip watermelon margaritas while enjoy sweeping views across the bay. At night, it’s the place to be, with local partygoers flooding in as soon as the sun goes down."
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"A rooftop bar overlooking Casco Viejo that serves sunny, modern tropical cocktails; the Coco Heaven is a creamy coconut-and-rum refresher (watermelon in place of pineapple) made with coconut rum, Ron Abuelo and coconut cream, while the Tequila Hot Mojito swaps tequila for rum and pairs passionfruit with Tabasco and a paprika-salt rim for a spicy, Caribbean-inspired kick." - Michaela Trimble
We stopped in for lunch. The menu is limited, but good variety of choices. Ordered the Cuban sandwhich.. It was good, but not an authentic Cuban- not even close. Maybe they should leave it on the menu, but rename it!
Gunnar Goode
Google
I just want to leave the kitchen a five star review. To anyone who reads this, don't bother with the rooftop. Dine inside and enjoy the excellent service and absolutely delicious food. We had the Caesar salad, wild duck, and Mac and cheese with the huge brownie & ice cream for dessert. I have eaten all over Europe and the America's and this was honestly one of the best meals out that I have had anywhere. Our waiter was phenomenal and the food was absolutely perfect. What an experience! It couldn't have contrasted more with the terrible rooftop service/experience. Can't speak on the rooms, but the kitchen should break away and do its own thing!!!
amberhM1634LV
Google
We LOVED this hotel!!!!!! We had a problem with our hotel reservation, so we came here for breakfast and asked if they had any rooms available. The wonderful lady at the front desk was able to accommodate us immediately. This hotel has so much character and charm and near all the cute shops in old town. The rooms are unique and very large. The restaurant and staff are wonderful!
G2946TBjasonp
Google
We discovered incredible kindness and helpfulness of the staff here after we had accommodations for two nights unexpectedly fall through due to a security issue. ||When it became clear that we could not safely stay in our previously arranged lodging at the last minute (~6:30PM on a Friday evening), the Tantolo staff went above and beyond by finding and reconfiguring a room that would work for our family (we have two small children) for our first night. ||The next day the staff asked around to find us accommodations for the second night given that they were booked up. Not only did they find a hotel right around the corner, but the staff (especially Carina), found ways to keep our kids entertained (and hydrated!!!) while we waited to be able to move our things to the next hotel.
Tourist64678452476
Google
My partner and I stopped in for lunch. We had the Whack burger, loaded with bacon, cheese, and avocado, it was quite tasty and satisfying; side of papas fritas were served hot and fresh. Also enjoyed the ceviche, which had just the right amount of spice to it. Yes, I will likely return for more.
ramoneb533
Google
The drinks were spot on! She nailed my order from memory and made it exactly how I love it. Service with personality + perfect drinks = I’m officially a regular. 10/10, can’t wait to come back!
Eric Vincent
Google
Overall I’m giving this a 1 star, because I’ve never been woken up at 5am with water pouring into the bathroom from the room above (via the hanging light). It was raining outside, so I hope that was the source. I pack & take my video to the front desk and out by 5:30. No discount, refund or offer for another room. Nice historic part of town, but won’t ever stay here again.
Alison O'Brien
Google
We only visited the bar and it was wonderful! Fernando and Joel know how to make delicious drinks with top notch service. The view from the rooftop is incredible too! We can't wait to come back!