My friend and I stayed at the Panama during a two week west coast roadtrip. We loved the convenient location, friendly staff, and stepping into the history of the hotel. All in all, we had a wonderful experience and felt very safe and at home here. The shared bathrooms and showers were kept very clean and tidy. Since the hotel is at least 110 years old, it has some features (such as the communal washrooms) that are a bit dated compared to modern hotels, but that adds a unique charm and shows a respect for history that is uncommon and quite refreshing. We loved our stay at the Panama and would definitely return again.