Sofitel Legend
Hotel Casco Viejo in Panama will open in Fall of this year
Sofitel
Legend, the modern French luxury brand with iconic properties around the world,
will unveil its first hotel in North & Central America, bringing its
quintessential art de vivre to the historic city of Casco Viejo, Panama, A
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Source: Travel
Daily News
Uniquely
located on a waterfront enclave, once the site of the former Club Union of
Panama and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, the hotel will stand apart,
bringing undeniable French savoir-faire to one of the world’s most sought-after
destinations.
World leading
hospitality group Accor announces the upcoming reveal of the first Sofitel
Legend, the Group’s internationally renowned French luxury heritage brand, in
North and Central America – with the debut of Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo Panama
in fall 2022. Uniquely located on a waterfront enclave, once the site of the
former Club Union of Panama and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, the
hotel will stand apart, bringing undeniable French savoir-faire to one of the
world’s most sought-after destinations.
Sofitel Legend
Casco Viejo Panama will be the sixth legendary address in the prestigious
Sofitel Legend brand, with hotels set in iconic cities around the world, each
renowned for its stunning architecture, historic location and colorful past.
Destined to become one of the most enchanting locales in Panama City, the hotel
will embrace local culture and artfully blend the heart of the destination with
the brand’s art-de-vivre spirit, offering the finest in French hospitality.
“We are privileged
to introduce the exceptional Sofitel Legend brand to North & Central
America in the vibrant and thriving destination of Panama City, within the
historic and culturally significant district of Casco Viejo. A remarkable
addition to our portfolio, Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo will be the brand’s
flagship in the region and will debut a distinctive luxury hotel offering in
Panama,” said Heather McCrory, CEO North & Central America, Accor.
“Inspired by the essence of the city, and where local culture is celebrated and
infused with an authentic passion for French art de vivre, the hotel is poised
to set a new standard of luxury hospitality in Panama.”
Overlooking
the Pacific Ocean with sweeping vistas of the Panama City skyline, the hotel is
situated in the heart of Casco Viejo, on the former site of the iconic and
revered Club Union of Panama. Established at the beginning of the 20th century,
for decades Club Union was the most exclusive and elegant social club in Panama
City, frequented by several legendary personalities throughout history,
including Albert Einstein, Queen Elizabeth II, and Helen Keller, to name a few.
Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo Panama will continue the glamourous legacy of days
gone by, honoring the historical and cultural importance of Club Union while
embracing modern times – a stunning, soon-to-be revealed destination where
heritage meets modernity. Behind its restored colonial façade complemented by
new, state-of-the-art construction, this exclusive locale merges legendary
history with contemporary splendor, providing a singular experience from the
moment guests arrive, in one of the most desirable locations within the Casco
Viejo district.