A Syrian-Named Stay in the Heart of Penonomé
On a quiet block of Calle Damián Carles in Penonomé, the capital of Panama's Coclé province, a hotel carries a name that reaches all the way to Damascus. Árabe DimashqHotel and Restaurantcombines two everyday travel needs under one roof: a place to sleep and a place to eat. The "Árabe" and "Dimashq" (the Arabic name for Damascus) in the sign give the property a distinctly cross-cultural identity in the middle of centralPanama.
Where Calle Damián Carles Meets Coclé
The address places the hotel right inside Penonomé, the main city of Coclé. That location matters because Penonomé is the kind of provincial capital where a hotel on a named central street sits within easy reach of civic landmarks, town squares and the road network that links the interior to Panama's Pacific coast. Calle Damián Carles is the specific street to look for, anchoring the property to a recognizable local address rather than a highway pull-off.
A Short Stroll to the Museo de Penonomé
One of the most concrete reasons to know where the hotel sits is its proximity to the Museo de Penonomé. The local museum, dedicated to the history and culture of the Coclé region, is recorded as an 11-minute walk from the property. For travelers who like to pair a stay with a bit of regional heritage — pre-Columbian artifacts, local archaeology and exhibits on Coclé identity — that walkable distance turns a hotel into a base for slow, museum-paced exploring rather than a quick overnight stop.
Hotel and Restaurant Under One Sign
The property's name is a literal description of what it offers. The first half, "Hotel," signals lodging, while the second half, "Restaurante," points to an on-site dining option. In a mid-sized Panamanian town where independent restaurants can be scattered, having a place to eat within the same building simplifies evenings after a day of walking around Penonomé or driving in from elsewhere in Coclé.
Practical Considerations for Travelers
Because the hotel is listed as a 3-star property in an independent business directory, the star classification comes from that external listing rather than from the property itself. Direct, current details such as phone contact, exact room inventory and live rates are not part of the verified record here, so they should be confirmed directly with the property before any stay. The address on Calle Damián Carles and the walking distance to the Museo de Penonomé, however, are stable reference points that make the location easy to find and easy to plan around.
Mutable details such as opening hours, restaurant service and on-site amenities may change over time, so it is worth confirming the latest practical information before traveling.
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