Panama City's Newest Hotel Feels Like a Private Island Resort — Even in the Heart of the UNESCO-protected Old Town

"Anchoring much of the hotel's décor is the Panama Canal, which informs nautical motifs, historic black-and-white photographs and a statement-making tile mural, and the hotel’s location near the Pacific entrance to the canal underscores its historical and geographic significance." - Lane Nieset Lane Nieset Lane Nieset is a travel writer from Miami who has lived in France for the past decade. From Paris, she covers a mix of lifestyle, wine, food, and design for publications including Food & Wine, Condé Nast Traveler, Vogue, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines