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Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama

Calle Primera Oeste, San Felipe, Casco Viejo, PANAMA CITY, 0843, PA

  • RecommendedForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • city breaks
  • food & wine
  • couples
  • business

About Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama, is an EMPTYJET Approved property located in the historic Casco Viejo district of Panama City. The hotel features 159 rooms and has been welcoming guests since 1917. Amenities include a brasserie, a ceviche bar, and the Ammi sky bar, which hosts DJs and live music. The property also offers a holistic spa, a fully-equipped gym, a large pool deck overlooking the ocean, and meeting rooms. Guests benefit from 24-hour room service and wheelchair accessibility.

The hotel has received a Forbes Travel Guide Recommended rating for 2026, highlighting its quality and service. Its waterfront location and range of dining and wellness facilities make it a notable choice in the area.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET lists Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo for its Approved tier, Forbes Travel Guide Recommended status, and prime location in Panama City's Casco Viejo. The property combines historic significance with modern amenities, including diverse dining, a holistic spa, and a rooftop bar with live music.

Key facts

Keys
159 rooms
Opened / renovated
1917
Brand
Sofitel
Check-in / out
15:00:00 / 12:00:00
Type
City, Historic

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Wheelchair accessible

Activities

  • Swimming pool — Largest pool deck in the historic district, overlooking the ocean

Dining

  • Fine dining — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Restaurant
  • Multiple restaurants — brasserie; ceviche bar
  • Bar — rooftop Ammi sky bar, which hosts DJs and live music
  • 24-hour room service — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Room service

Services

  • Meeting rooms — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Meeting rooms

Wellness

  • Spa — a serene spa offering holistic treatments
  • Fitness centre — evidence: a fully-equipped gym

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
brasserie
Restaurant
ceviche bar
Bar
Ammi sky bar

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
Spa — holistic spa

Services

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Pools
1

Awards & affiliations

  • Forbes Travel GuideRecommended2026

Location

8.9516, -79.5321
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