Pros:
Good free breakfast. Nice views out the restaurant windows too.
There is a supermarket across the street.
Nice swimming pool.
Special thanks to Kasey at the front desk for her exceptional service.
Cons:
The gym equipment is limited.
If you don't like noise, avoid the cheaper north-facing rooms, as the large fans on the shopping center roof below run constantly. Better to pay more and book a south-facing ocean-view room.
The bathroom faucet was stiff and hard to control. Very annoying. Worn-out faucet cartridges seem a common problem in Marriott hotels.
The fridge was noisy, so we unplugged it at night, and used a pot of ice-cubes to keep our food cool.
There are no pedestrian lights in Panama City, so crossing the streets is always risky.
The immediate neighborhood was fairly clean, but going west one block, the trash littering the streets was horrifying. Overall, Panama has a disgraceful littering problem. The government does not seem to care about tourists.
This hotel seemed to have been renovated, but it did not seem new, contrary to what I had read previously.
Overall, this hotel was good, and we enjoyed our stay.
In Panama City, I recommend Ancon Hill, the Metropolitan Natural Park, and the Punta Culebra Nature Center. If you like malls, try the Multi-Plaza and the Albrook Mall. The Lady of Mount Carmel Church exterior is beautiful, and a sharp contrast with the surrounding neighborhood. Also, the Metro trains are clean, pleasant, and well worth riding.