About this hotel
General information
Hotel La Compañía Casco Antiguo occupies an entire historic compound in Casco Viejo (Casco Antiguo), the old quarter of Panama City that shares UNESCO World Heritage status with Panamá Viejo. The hotel is made up of three wings, each holding on to its own era: the Spanish Colonial wing goes back to the late 17th century, the French Colonial wing to the 18th, and the Beaux-Arts American wing to the early 20th. Restoration kept the old stone walls, lofty ceilings and arches, with contemporary interiors set carefully inside them.
Part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, the hotel has 88 rooms and suites, no two decorated alike. Within the compound are five restaurants, two bars and a bakery café, along with an underground wine cellar, a spa, a sun-deck pool and a rooftop bar looking over the old town. Stone-walled, naturally lit halls host celebrations and meetings, as do 17th-century ruins beside the building.
Location
The hotel stands on the corner of Avenida A and Calle 8, in the heart of Casco Viejo in Panama City. Plaza de Francia and the Panama Canal Museum are a few minutes’ walk away, the Biomuseo biodiversity museum is about 2.4 km off and the Panamá Viejo museum and archaeological site roughly 7.4 km. Valet parking is available for guests arriving by car.
Spa
The hotel’s spa covers around 120 m², with four treatment rooms and a lounge where refreshments are served after a session. The menu centres on signature body and face treatments designed for an unhurried pace and deep relaxation.
Sports & leisure
The fitness centre is open around the clock, with cardio machines, touch-screen ellipticals, treadmills and free weights. Between walks through the old town, the sun-deck pool is the place to unwind. In-house experiences include wine tastings in La Cava, the underground cellar holding more than 1,800 bottles from 12 countries, as well as cocktail-making classes, coffee, rum and mezcal tastings, and pairing dinners. Further afield are the visitor centre at the Miraflores Locks, a boat trip on the Panama Canal and day trips to Contadora Island and the San Blas Islands.
Restaurants & bars
Food and drink sit at the centre of the hotel, with five restaurants, two bars and a bakery spread through its historic halls.
- 1739 — the hotel’s flagship restaurant, serving French cooking with a modern twist beneath high ceilings and old lime-and-stone masonry walls; the wine cellar of more than 1,800 bottles lies within
- El Santuario — an international menu of Panamanian, Asian, Spanish and Indian dishes under vaulted ceilings, stained-glass windows and stone arches; breakfast is served here too
- American Bazaar — relaxed American favourites in a room recreating an early-20th-century department store
- Luigi’s — Italian cooking in the cucina povera spirit, built on simple, good-quality ingredients
- Hari’s — Mexican cuisine, colourful décor and a curated cocktail list
- Exilio Bar — a solid mahogany counter held up by five carved ship figureheads, with wine, cocktails and beer
- Capella Rooftop — a rooftop bar with views over Panama City and Casco Viejo, local bites and classic craft cocktails
- La Panadería – Bakery & Coffee — croissants and empanadas baked in-house each morning, with coffee from Finca Lérida in Boquete
Swimming
There is no beach; swimming is in the sun-deck pool overlooking Casco Viejo, where cool drinks are served poolside.
Pets
Dogs are welcome: the hotel’s dog-friendly rooms come with food and water bowls ready for them.
Rooms
The 88 rooms and suites are spread across the Spanish, French and American wings, each with its own architectural character, and every room is decorated differently. Many have a private balcony facing Casco Viejo or an inner courtyard, while the suites add a separate living area, vintage furniture and exposed stonework.
Rooms have individual climate control, blackout shades, a 55″ TV with Netflix via a guest’s own account, a Nespresso machine, a minifridge with complimentary soft drinks, a safe, an iron and board, a hairdryer, Molton Brown toiletries, two bathrobes, slippers and 500-thread-count sheets.
Casco View Room
A room with sweeping views over Casco Viejo, with a choice of one king bed, one queen bed or two queen beds.
Courtyard View Room
A room with a private balcony overlooking an inner courtyard, with a choice of one king bed, one queen bed or two queen beds.
Loft Suite
A two-level Beaux-Arts suite in the American wing, with a king bed, a spacious upper-floor living area and courtyard views.
Junior Suite
A suite with a king bed and a generous bathroom; the view depends on its position.
One King Bed Suite
A suite with a private bedroom with a king bed, a separate living room and a generous bathroom, facing Casco Viejo or a courtyard.
La Grande Français Suite
The hotel’s largest suite, with a king-bed bedroom, a separate living room, a dining area and a bathroom with a tub.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.