Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
4,286 guest reviews analysed
Calle Primera Oeste, San Felipe, Casco Viejo, PANAMA CITY, 0843, PA
Distinctions
Forbes Travel Guide
Advisor network
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
96.4 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 4,286 guest reviews across Accor, Google, Booking.com, Tripadvisor and Trip.com.
Most noted: service.
Best for
- city breaks
- food & wine
- couples
- business
About Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama, is an EMPTYJET 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
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Keys
- 159 rooms
- Opened / renovated
- 1917
- Brand
- Sofitel
- Check-in / out
- 15:00:00 / 12:00:00
- Type
- City, Historic
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Accessibility
- 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 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Services
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- Forbes Travel GuideRecommended2026
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- VirtuosoMember
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
8.9516, -79.5321Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed5 fields
- Official brand / collection siteBrand17 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields