Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
8.951675, -79.532088Overview
5-star oceanfront luxury in Panama City's UNESCO-listed Casco Viejo
Location & History
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City occupies a restored early-20th-century building that once housed the Union Club, set at the edge of the old quarter with direct views of the Pacific and the Panama City skyline. The hotel is the only luxury oceanfront property in Casco Viejo, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Guests can walk to the Canal Museum of Panama, Plaza de la Independencia, and the Bridge of the Americas within minutes.
Rooms & Suites
All accommodations include personalized butler service, accessible via WhatsApp for requests day or night. Oceanfront suites offer large balconies with panoramic views of the bay and the city skyline. Bathrooms feature clawfoot soaking tubs and standalone showers with exceptional water pressure, plus separate double vanities.
Dining & Bars
Caleta, the hotel's signature restaurant, is helmed by Michelin-starred chef Lorenzo Di Gravio and serves contemporary Panamanian cuisine. Ammi rooftop bar offers live music and panoramic views of the Pacific and the city skyline. The speakeasy Arcano, hidden on the fifth floor, requires a password and serves craft cocktails in an intimate setting - guests can also visit the on-site French bakery Vera Café for pastries and espresso.
Wellness & Recreation
The spa provides holistic wellness experiences including sound therapy, body scrubs, wraps, and a full menu of massages and facials. The infinity pool, heated year-round, overlooks the bay and is lined with sun loungers and a pool bar. The fitness center opens onto the same bay views and contains new Technogym equipment, while a separate spa lounge and relaxation area is available for pre- and post-treatment use.
Services & Entertainment
The hotel offers themed dinner nights, a concierge that arranges driving tours of the city, and a business center with meeting/banquet facilities for up to 120 guests. Airport transfers and shuttle service can be booked through the 24-hour front desk, and the on-site barber/beauty shop is open daily. For groups, the sales and events team coordinates private events at Ammi rooftop or in the speakeasy Arcano.
- Location: Oceanfront in Casco Viejo's UNESCO historic quarter, steps from Canal Museum
- Rooms: Suites with butler service, ocean-facing balconies, clawfoot tubs
- Dining: Caleta by Michelin-starred chef Lorenzo Di Gravio, plus French bakery
- Wellness: Spa with sound therapy, infinity pool with bay views, premium gym
- Entertainment: Rooftop bar Ammi with live music, speakeasy Arcano by password
- Services: 24-hour concierge, airport shuttle, meeting space for 120 guests
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Double beds1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
Essential information about Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
| 💵 Lowest room price | 326 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 3.1 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 3.4 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Paitilla, PAC |
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