Best Luxury Hotels in Panama City
The capital of the country that links Central and South America, Panama City is a mix of modern and colonial architecture. It’s a jumping-off point for the nearby rainforest, tropical beaches of the adjacent Pacific Ocean and the most famous waterway on earth; the man-made Panama Canal, where metal “mules” pull enormous multi-storey passenger liners and cargo ships through what at first appears to be the most unlikely of narrow spaces (head to the Miraflores Locks for some superb photo ops). Within the city itself, you must be sure to visit Casco Viejo, the fascinating cobblestoned historic quarter, home to a presidential palace.
Panama City, Bella Vista
W Panama
(5 stars)Housed in a 50-storey building, W is the epitome of contemporary glamour. Make a splash at the Wet Deck on the 15th floor, where you can lounge on a daybed cocktail in hand and gaze out to the skyscraper horizon. Dance and drink to the sounds of live music and DJs at La Cajita, hang out in the Tetris-like Living Room which looks like a funky modern art installation and eat Spanish-inspired cuisine with epic views through the full-height windows at Moro. 203 guestrooms feature white-lacquered furniture, high-contrast design elements, graffiti artwork and bright colours for a playful, VIP-worthy effect. Book the Extreme Wow suite for your own DJ booth and party lounge with a built-in foosball table.