A high-rise luxury hotel in the financial district offering stunning city and ocean views, Michelin-inspired dining, rooftop pool, full-service spa, and elegant rooms. Popular for business travelers and upscale tourists.
Waldorf Astoria Panama rises above the Marbella financial district in Panama City, a 55-story tower that delivers some of the sharpest city and ocean views available from any hotel in Central America. The property sits on the corner of Calle 47 and Aquilino de la Guardia, within walking distance of the financial district's corporate towers, upscale restaurants on Calle Uruguay, and the Multiplaza Pacific shopping mall. Tocumen International Airport is approximately 25 minutes away by taxi.
The hotel's 299 rooms and suites occupy the upper floors of the building, ensuring even standard rooms benefit from elevated panoramic views of Panama City's distinctive skyline — a collision of modern skyscrapers against Pacific waterfront and surrounding rainforest. Interiors follow the Waldorf Astoria aesthetic: dark wood finishes, marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs, curated artwork, and premium bedding including the brand's signature Pillowtop mattress. Suites escalate in scale to multi-room configurations on the highest floors.
Dining is anchored by the hotel's signature restaurant, which applies international fine dining technique to Panamanian ingredients, with a particular focus on fresh Pacific seafood. The rooftop pool and adjacent bar sit at sufficient elevation to frame views of Panama Bay and, on clear days, ships queuing for canal transit. A full-service spa offers a comprehensive treatment menu including massage, facial, and body treatments in a setting calibrated for quiet luxury. The fitness center is equipped with Life Fitness cardio machines, free weights, and stretching areas.
Business infrastructure includes a dedicated executive lounge for Waldorf Astoria Honors members, multiple meeting rooms, and audiovisual facilities suited to corporate events. The property attracts a mix of high-end leisure travelers and senior business executives, with the concierge team experienced in arranging private Panama Canal yacht charters, helicopter overflights, and exclusive restaurant reservations.
Amenities
- rooftop pool
- spa
- restaurants
- bar
- fitness center
- business center
- executive lounge
Location
Calle 47 & Aquilino de la Guardia, Panama City
8.9892, -79.5233 View on map
Highlights
- 55-story tower with panoramic views of Panama City's skyline, the Pacific Ocean, and the canal approach
- Signature restaurant focused on international fine dining with Panamanian seafood and local ingredients
- Rooftop pool and bar at high elevation with sweeping views of Panama Bay
- Full-service spa with a comprehensive treatment menu in a quiet luxury setting
- Executive lounge, multiple meeting rooms, and business-grade facilities for corporate travelers
Tips for visiting
- Higher floor rooms and suites provide noticeably sharper views; request the highest available floor at the time of booking.
- The rooftop pool is busiest on weekend afternoons — weekday mornings offer a more private experience with the same views.
- The hotel is walking distance from Multiplaza Pacific mall, useful for last-minute shopping or dining variety outside the hotel.
- The concierge can arrange private Panama Canal yacht tours as a lower-crowd alternative to group transit excursions.