PANAMA CITY, Panama—Hilton Worldwide announced the expansion of its Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand into Latin America with the opening of Waldorf Astoria Panama.
“Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts are committed to a presence in landmark destinations around the world, so Panama is a perfect venue for our brand’s entry into Latin America,” said John T.A. Vanderslice, global head of luxury & lifestyle brands, Hilton Worldwide. “The Waldorf Astoria Panama is perfectly positioned to create the exceptional experiences and unforgettable moments that are hallmarks of the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand at all of our more than 20 destinations around the globe,” added Vanderslice.
Featuring 248 guestrooms, suites and luxury residences, Waldorf Astoria Panama was designed by the Miami-based firm ba-haus/KNF. Design features include reflective materials, exotic woods, metallic accents, and high ceilings.
Guestrooms are appointed high-definition flat screen televisions, alarm clocks with MP3 player connectiosn, wired and wireless Internet access, and marble bathrooms with walk in rain showers.
The property also features a 2,000 square-foot Waldorf Astoria Spa, featuring five treatment rooms, including a couples-only space. Other wellness facilities at the property include a 2,000 square-foot fitness center by Life Fitness and an outdoor swimming pool designed with mosaic gold tiles.
Waldorf Astoria Panama offers more than 3,500 square feet of meeting space including three multi-purpose meeting rooms and a ballroom, complemented by a versatile business center where guests can access a variety of services.
