With a stay at Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City in Panama City (Casco Viejo), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cinta Costera and Avenida Balboa. .This luxury hotel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Albrook Shopping Mall and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Via Espana.
What's nearby
National Theater - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Interoceanic Canal Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Palacio de las Garzas - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Metropolitan Cathedral of Panama - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Avenida Balboa - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Getting around
Estación Lotería - 9 min drive
Panama City Passenger Station - 17 min drive
Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Bistro Central - 5 min walk
Finca Del Mar - 1 min walk
Kaandela - 2 min walk
Snack Shack - 3 min walk
Caleta - 2 min walk
About this property
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City offers 159 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bidets and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 159 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have bidets and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This Colonial hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite at Caleta, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast.
Caleta - Overlooking the garden, this seafood restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Vera - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
Mayda - This lobby lounge serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Pool Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Valet parking on site (USD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 per person
2 bars/lounges
2 restaurants
A poolside bar
A swim-up bar
Couples/private dining
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Caleta
Mayda
Pool Bar
Vera
Things to do
24-hour gym
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Business center
Computer station
Outdoors
Garden
In a state park
On the bay
Pool loungers
Terrace
Full-service spa
2 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Detox wraps
Facials
Hot stone massages
Manicures/pedicures
Outdoor treatment areas
Spa open daily
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
Accessible shuttle
Braille/raised signage
Elevator (80 inch wide door)
Pool hoist on site
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
1 building
4 floors
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Built in 2022
Colonial architecture
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoking not allowed
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Outdoor shower
Shampoo
Soap
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Desk
Desk chair
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Individual decor
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Mobile key entry
Phone
Recycling
Safe
Water-efficient showers
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 20 per person
Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 10.00 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
Valet parking fee: USD 25 per day (in/out privileges)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Panama City Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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The hotel was gorgeous - timeless, classy and well appointed.
The only disappointment was at the speak easy where I ordered a cocktail and was brought a Taro card. As a Christ follower - it was offensive to me. I asked the waiter to take it back.
The hotel was LOVELY and the staff so kind and helpful. Highly, highly recommend!
Also-- I highly recommend a higher floor! While they say the 1st is the quietest, the higher floors have beautiful balconies and no problem with noise!
What a fantastic and beautiful hotel. The staff, particularly Dario who assisted with our bags, was extremely attentive and helpful. Luis, in the restaurant also was particularly kind and informative when sharing information about the hotel and Panamanian coffee! They made my husband and I feel special during our 20th anniversary trip.
A great hotel. The staff is incredible. Everyone works hard to make sure you have a wonderful experience. The rooms were spacious, the shower simply one of a kind - large and water pressure that was amazing. The room was clean. Enjoyed the pool - a wonderful place to relax, swim and have a great cocktail. Highly recommend it.
The rooms are lovely. My balcony had a great view of the harbor and the city. The food is excellent, the coffee shop and pastries out of this world, and location is central yet quiet. The staff are superb, and treat everyone like a family member. Special shout outs to Ivan and Fatima at the front desk, Shaun at reception and Julissa at the pool bar. They are among the most outstanding of this outstanding staff.
The staf, the people on the main entrance door, the concierne, everything is perfect.
alejandro
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen
Business traveler, Traveled with family
Jan 4, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A five star ,completely charming, "Old World" hotel. Excellent location. Very friendly atmosphere. Very well kept up. Exceptional, attentive staff, rooms were spacious and lovely. Beds and linens were first class. Large TV with many [free] movie options. Shower was the best I ever had. Spa services were also wonderful. Definitely recommend the 30 minute exfoliation followed by 60 massage .
The reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is the breakfast buffet that is way, way below standard for a hotel of this caliber. Only 2-3 different breads, almost liquid scrambled eggs etc. Yoghurt was available but only presented at the buffet in small bowls that went empty after few minutes. All in all a breakfast one would expect at a 2-3 star hotel. The staff at the breakfast and all throughout the hotel were amazing, attentive and very service minded. The room we had was impeccable, clean and well serviced.