Nestled in the historic Casco Viejo, Sofitel Legend offers a chic blend of luxury and local charm, with stunning views, impeccable service, and delicious dining options.
C. 1a Oeste, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama Get directions
"A neoclassical hotel with sea-facing views, expansive spa and pool, wellness center, and a restaurant patio perfect for cocktails at sunset."
"A beautiful hotel in the historic colonial downtown of Panama City, featuring the rich culture and history of the region."
"Casco Viejo is the historic and walkable heart of Panama City ’s nightlife scene for visitors and tourists alike, so for those in-the-know it may come as no surprise that Sofitel’s sixth Legend property in the world came to town in early 2022. The brand has garnered a loyal following by preserving famed addresses and transforming them into luxe cultural getaways true to the history of a place. This one, a former social club, fuses the country’s Spanish- and French-colonial pasts (France tried and failed to build the Panama Canal here before its U.S. completion) to a truly show-stopping and high-design renovation that stays true to the building’s original French-colonial architecture. Rooms range from 375-square-foot superior level options to spacious suites with large sitting balconies—and 87 percent of rooms have an ocean view. All floors except the bottom level have balconies, which make for in-room breakfasts with an incredible view of the cityscape and adjacent historic district. Rooms from $369. —Shannon McMahon" - CNT Editors
"An anchor of Panama City’s UNESCO-designated historic center, the Sofitel’s French colonial–style manse started as a social club in 1917, hosting the likes of Queen Elizabeth II, Albert Einstein, and Helen Keller. Today, the rebuilt property’s 159 rooms and suites are still fit for VIPs, decorated with four-poster beds and wrought-iron balconies overlooking the city and the ocean, with thoughtful nods to sustainability throughout. The hotel also showcases Panamanian culture: The embroidery on staff uniforms is by celebrated fashion designer Federico Visuetti, lanterns on display in the lobby speak to the city’s maritime roots, and a nearby farm is responsible for the house coffee." - Jennifer Flowers
"Sofitel’s Legend sub-brand is a collection of historic hotels with stories to tell and reputations to uphold. In Panama, it’s represented by the Legend Casco Viejo, occupying what was once the Club Unión de Panama, a century-old Spanish Colonial–style edifice in the city’s UNESCO-listed historic waterfront district." - MICHELIN Guide
