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About the Hotel

Calle Primera Oeste San Felipe Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panama, 843

Rooms & Suites

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo offers air-conditioned rooms with a desk, coffee machine, minibar, safety deposit box, flat-screen TV, and private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms feature balconies with ocean or historic city views. Suites include butler service, L-shaped balconies, and deep soaking tubs. The Ocean Front Imperial Suite spans 190 m² with four balconies, one featuring a private jacuzzi.

Dining & Bars

The hotel has two restaurants and three bars. Caleta, led by Michelin-starred chef Lorenzo Di Gravio, serves Mediterranean seafood dishes like wood-grilled octopus. Café Vera offers Panamanian highland coffee and pastries. The rooftop bar, Ammi, serves cocktails and achiote-marinated beef skewers. Breakfast options include à la carte and American-style meals.

Leisure & Wellness

Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool, the largest in Casco Viejo, with Pacific Ocean views. The fitness center has Technogym equipment and free weights. Sofitel Spa offers KOS Paris facials, a Vichy shower, and plunge pools. Daily Legendary Tours explore the hotel’s history, including its past as the Union Club.

Location & Transport

The hotel is in Panama City’s UNESCO-listed Casco Viejo district, 3.5 km from the Bridge of the Americas. Nearby landmarks include the Presidential Palace (1 km) and Canal Museum of Panama (0.5 km). Albrook 'Marcos A. Gelabert' International Airport is the nearest airport.

Services & Amenities

The 24-hour front desk provides concierge and room service. Butler service is available for suites, handling unpacking and pillow preferences. Business amenities include a fax machine and photocopier. Meeting spaces include the Carnaval Ballroom, suitable for corporate events or weddings. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

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Luxury Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

485 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Historic Junior Suite

Max:

2 persons

540 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Landscape view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Historic King Room

Max:

2 persons

650 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Landscape view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Center

Panama City 3.1 mi

Airports

Paitilla (PAC) 3.4 mi

Tocumen International (PTY) 15.8 mi

Metro stations

Cinco de Mayo5000 ft

Loteria 1.2 mi

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Parking

USD 25 per day

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Locker room
Elevator
Hairdresser
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center

Guest Parking

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Dinner

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs
Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Infinity pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Garden area
Spa & wellness center
Pedicure
Manicure
Body scrub
Facial
Treatment room
Body wraps
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage

Room features

Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Self-catering

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Calle Primera Oeste San Felipe Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panama, 843

Map view

street view

Calle Primera Oeste San Felipe Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panama, 843

City landmarks

Avenida Balboa

1.8 mi

Public Building

Presidential Palace

3800 ft

Museums

Biomuseo

1.6 mi

Museums

Museum of Contemporary Art

5200 ft

Cinta Costera

1.7 mi

Nearby

Museums

Canal Museum of Panama

1500 ft

Avenida Central

Casco Viejo

1800 ft

Conjunto Monumental de Las Bovedas

1400 ft

Square

Plaza de Francia

1400 ft

Avenida A & Calle 7

Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus

1200 ft

Church

Iglesia La Merced

1700 ft

Square

Plaza Bolivar

800 ft

Church

Iglesia San Jose

1400 ft

Av. B 7-53

Paseo de Las Bovedas

700 ft

Casco Viejo

Plaza de la Catedral

1000 ft

Avenida A 9a Oeste

Plaza Tomas Herrera

1700 ft

Church

Iglesia San Felipe Neri

900 ft

Square

Independence Square

1000 ft

Calle Pedro J Sosa Casco Viejo

Museo de la Esmeralda

1100 ft

Church

Metropolitan Cathedral

200 ft

Panama City

Arco Chato

400 ft

Av Central 7

Casa Gongora

700 ft

Island

Perla Islands

1400 ft

Square

Plaza Herrera

1700 ft

Avenida 8

National Theatre of Panama

600 ft

Avenida 8

San Felipe de Neri Church

900 ft

Square

Plaza V Centenario

1900 ft

Av. B 7-53

Cathedral Basilica of St. Mary

1200 ft

Isthmus of Panama

1400 ft

Restaurants

Diablicos

500 ft

Ave. Central de Casco Antiguo con calle 3era Corner Plaza Bolivar - Casco Antiguo

Bajareque Coffee House & Roastery

500 ft

In Casco Antiguo on Calle 1

Maisa

600 ft

Avenue A Casco Antiguo Lateral Al Paseo Esteban Huertas

Finca del Mar

800 ft

8-66 Calle Primera San Felipe

Caffe Per Due

700 ft

Avenida A y Calle 3a San Felipe - Casco Antiguo

Terrazas Del Soldado

900 ft

Calle 1 |

Mostaza

800 ft

Calle 3 Avenida A

Dodo

1000 ft

End of 1st St. In Front of Inac and French Plaza Casco Antiguo

Element

700 ft

San Felipe - Calle 3ra Oeste Casa Los Julio

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

84%

enjoyed their stay & would return

friendly staff

great location

dining options

no buffet setup

8.4/10

Great

Rooms

9.3

Location

9.3

Service

9.0

Dining

7.7

John

United States of America, May 2024

8.8/10

Staying at this hotel was an incredible experience. I loved the spacious desk in my room where I could work comfortably and even have my meetings. The service was top-notch, always there when needed but never intrusive. The location was perfect for my needs, although traffic at night was a bit of an issue. The dining was a mix of very special moments and some areas that could be improved. Overall, a great stay!

Rooms

10.0

The rooms are fantastic, meeting all our needs with professionalism and no extra charges.

Service

9.0

The service is super-friendly and highly customer service oriented.

Location

9.0

The location was perfect, especially for trips to the convention center and discovering Old Town.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience had some very special moments but could benefit from more variety, perhaps transitioning to a buffet setup.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were well above terrific, offering everything needed for a comfortable stay.

Kelly

United States of America, March 2024

9.4/10

My stay at the hotel was nothing short of exceptional. The rooms were exactly what we needed, provided at no extra cost, and the way the staff handled and resolved any issues was done with the utmost professionalism. The convenience of having a bathtub in the room was a delightful surprise, especially considering we booked through Booking.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms perfectly met our needs without any additional charges, and the inclusion of a bathtub was a nice touch.

Service

10.0

The service at this hotel is truly outstanding. Every staff member was super-friendly and went above and beyond to be helpful, making our experience even more enjoyable.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location is simply superb. Situated in Casco Antiguo, it was Privileged for us, and being right on the water in the heart of Casco Viejo offered a unique and picturesque setting for our stay.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience exceeded our expectations, with a superb variety of options that were both well above terrific. The only area that could use some improvement would be having a buffet setup instead of a la carte.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel's facilities were top-notch, offering everything we needed for a comfortable and convenient stay.

friendly staff

dining options

Russell

United States of America, March 2024

8.2/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The rooms were fantastic and met all my needs without any extra charges. The professionalism in solving any issues was top-notch. The only downside was the waiting time for car service, but overall a great experience.

Rooms

9.0

Working from my room was a pleasure. The spacious desk allowed me to be productive and hold meetings comfortably. The rooms are just simply amazing!

Service

8.0

The service here is amazing, especially at the reception. The staff was super friendly and really helpful during my stay, making sure all my needs were met. The only drawback was the wait for car service, which took a bit longer than expected.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is privileged, perfect for accessing the convention center with ease. Just be cautious of nightly traffic standstills. The assistance from Alfredo and Pedro Garcia added to the overall convenience of the property.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience had its highs and lows. The food quality was well above average, but there is room for improvement by offering a buffet option instead of à la carte. Ordering a special breakfast meant being really hungry, but the overall experience was enjoyable.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities provided were great, allowing for a comfortable and convenient stay. The amenities offered were top-notch despite some minor areas for improvement.