Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo Panama City
Panama City, Panama
Sofitel has brought its sophisticated French flair to the shores of Panama City, revitalising a stately building in the historic Casco Viejo district. Formerly operating as the Union Club, the century-old property welcomed esteemed guests including Albert Einstein and Queen Elizabeth II over the years, before shutting its doors for several decades. In 2022 a team of architects, artisans and historians restored the building to its former glory, making it worthy of the Sofitel Legend name – the label attributed to hotels occupying heritage buildings. Waterfront rooms nod to the brand’s French roots with four-poster beds, breezy Juliette balconies and Diptyque toiletries, yet Pacific Ocean vistas, local artwork and colonial-era furnishings remind guests of their whereabouts. Meanwhile, a spa specialises in Kos Paris treatments, the restaurant has a decidedly buzzy brasserie feel, and fresh pastries with locally roasted coffee can be found at the vintage-style Vera Café. Tours dive into the history of the building, though guests might be more drawn to the hotel’s outdoor pool – the largest in Casco Viejo.
Key Information
- Rooms: 159
- Starting Rate: $250
- High Season: December-April
- Dining: Caleta
- Drinking: Ammi Skybar & Grill
- At the Hotel: Swimming pool(s), spa, beauty salon, fitness centre
- 507 302 4300
- Visit Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo Panama City's Website
Location
Calle 1a Oeste, San Felipe Casco Viejo, Panama City, 843
