Art-filled rooftop haven
A four-story vertical plant wall anchors the atrium, leading up to an energetic social scene where travelers and locals mingle nightly.
What it’s good at
Notable
Each room features unique artist murals, upcycled Panama Canal timber, and an atrium with a vertical garden.
Notable
Nightly rooftop DJ sets draw an energetic crowd overlooking the historic quarter and modern city skyline.
Listed
Original works by Panamanian artists and Latin tapas ground the hotel firmly in Casco Viejo's creative pulse.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Cobblestone streets and colonial plazas wrap around the building, with historic churches, local galleries, and craft cocktail bars just steps away.
The rooms
Individually commissioned murals by local and international artists line the bedrooms, accented by furniture crafted from reclaimed Panama Canal timber.
Bar
Tántalo Roofbar
DJs spin every night on the open-air terrace, where cocktail service runs against views of the modern skyline.
At the table
Tántalo Kitchen serves Latin fusion tapas on the ground floor, surrounded by hand-painted murals and woven pendant lamps.
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.