Waldorf Astoria Panama sits on Calle Uruguay, about a block from the Cinta Costera waterfront promenade, close to the financial district and within reach of Casco Viejo. Rooms and suites have city or ocean views, a workspace, a minibar and marble bathrooms, and the hotel's list of facilities reads like a resort's: an outdoor pool on the seventh floor, a spa with couples' cabins, a fitness center and several places to eat and drink. It is the right choice for travellers who want service and comfort at the top of the Panama City range.
Location and getting around: the hotel is in the Marbella and Bella Vista side of the modern city, near the bayfront. The Cinta Costera promenade is about a block away for morning jogs or evening strolls, and taxis and ride-hailing cars take roughly fifteen to twenty minutes to Casco Viejo depending on traffic. The area has plenty of restaurants and nightlife along Calle Uruguay, which is lively in the evening, so ask for a higher floor if you want quiet. Miraflores and the Amador Causeway are both an easy car ride away, and the hotel's concierge, which the hotel describes as the only Les Clefs d'Or certified personal concierge in Panama, can arrange canal tours, restaurant bookings and drivers.
The rooms and facilities: expect polished modern rooms with city or ocean views, a workspace and a marble bathroom. Dining options listed by the hotel include Matiz, serving international cuisine on the terrace, a poolside bar and Peacock Alley, an intimate cocktail bar. There is also a multi-course dinner with a 3D table projection, which is booked separately. The pool is on the seventh floor, with city views and a place to order drinks and snacks, and the spa has won recognition as the country's best hotel spa in 2026 according to the hotel. The fitness center has cardio and weight machines.
Who it suits: couples marking an occasion, business travellers who want a lot of service, and anyone who plans to use the spa and pool between tours. It is less ideal if you want a historic atmosphere, since Casco Viejo's boutique hotels offer that better. Good to know: check-in is at 3pm and check-out at noon, rates are at the top of the market and vary strongly by date, and the lively street means a higher floor is wise for light sleepers. Book airport transfers and canal tours through the concierge to save time.
Why stay here
- ✓Seventh-floor outdoor pool
- ✓Award-winning spa
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Matiz terrace restaurant
- ✓Peacock Alley cocktail bar
- ✓Pool bar
- ✓Les Clefs d’Or concierge
- ✓City or ocean view rooms
Good questions
Where is the Waldorf Astoria Panama?+
On Calle Uruguay in the modern city, about a block from the Cinta Costera promenade. Casco Viejo is a short taxi ride away.
Does it have a pool and spa?+
Yes, an outdoor pool on the seventh floor and an award-winning spa with couples' cabins, according to the hotel.
Is it good for sightseeing?+
The concierge can arrange canal and city tours, and Miraflores and the Amador Causeway are an easy drive. For a historic setting, look to Casco Viejo instead.
