W Hotels Worldwide Debut First W Hotel in Panama

2016 will see the opening of the first W Hotels brand hotel in Central America, based in the Calle 50 in the heart of Panama’s financial district. Easily accessed from the airport, the W Panama will become part of the 50-floor Evolution Tower creating an impressive impact on the Panama City skyline. Offering excellent access to one of the capital city’s most vibrant communities, this stylish hotel will offer stunning views of the city, with the bay and Panama canal easily seen from the high floors.

With an exclusively created exterior and stylish interior design, the W Panama will offer a modern lifestyle experience, treating guests to the memorable Whatever/Whenever service policy which promises to give whatever they want whenever they need it. The W Living Room is a memorable reinterpretation of the traditional hotel lobby setting the scene for the luxury W experience. 203 guest rooms and 28 suites will offer tastefully designed comfortable accommodation with the statutory touch of W elegance. 2 signature restaurants will cater for fine dining requirements whilst the destination nightclub will deliver a spicy party atmosphere. Additionally, the WET pool deck, spa and fitness facilities will be ideal for leisure activity needs, whilst 6 meetings rooms, and a large area for events and meeting space, will provide an ideal setting for venues.

The W Panama will mark the ninth hotel in Panama generated by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc, one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world. Starwood Hotels constantly deliver high quality vacation facilities in over 1,000 properties worldwide. With the Starwood guarantee of excellence along with the inspiration and innovation that are the trademark of the W Hotels brand, the W Panama will be a heady combination of glamour and style.

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