Sonesta Announces Opening of Royal Sonesta Hotel & Casino Panama
Hotel is first Sonesta in Panama
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of its first hotel in Panama, the 304-room Royal Sonesta Hotel & Casino Panama. Located in the center of the business district of Panama City, the hotel offers an ideal proximity to the city's major corporations, while providing an oasis of entertainment options. This breathtaking hotel pays tribute to the Panamanian culture through its modern design that draws inspiration...
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of its first hotel in Panama, the 304-room Royal Sonesta Hotel & Casino Panama. Located in the center of the business district of Panama City, the hotel offers an ideal proximity to the city's major corporations, while providing an oasis of entertainment options. This breathtaking hotel pays tribute to the Panamanian culture through its modern design that draws inspiration from the local wildlife and traditions. Just a 2 hour flight from Miami, this hotel and its sister Sonesta Hotels in Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Chile are managed by Colombia based GHL Grupo Hoteles.
"Royal Sonesta Hotel & Casino Panama is an exciting addition to our collection," said Stephanie Sonnabend, president of Sonesta. "The hotel is our first international Royal Sonesta property. It is located in an international crossroads for business and leisure travel for guests from both North and South America, and the hotel is a great next step in the growth of the Sonesta Collection."
The hotel is located in downtown Panama City and is just a few miles from Tocumen International Airport. The hotel offers 304 luxurious guest room with 24 hour guest service and in-room dining, 2 restaurants, bar and sushi bar, fitness center, sauna, Turkish bath, spa, beauty center, and business center. The hotel's casino and spectacular rooftop swimming pool will be opening later this year. The hotel can be found online at www.sonesta.com/panama and can also be booked in the GDS under Chain Code SN:
Sabre: Panama Property Code is 146976 Amadeus: Panama Property Code is PTYRSP Galileo: Panama Property Code is 98032 Worldspan: Panama Property Code is PTYRS
Panama is a cosmopolitan destination that has been an international crossroads connecting North and South America for generations. Panama City, which is the capital and largest city in Panama, offers the beautiful old city, Casco Viejo, public parks, shopping malls, restaurants and nightlife.
GHL Grupo Hoteles, who has managed Sonesta Hotels in Peru since 2005, owns and operates hotels throughout South America. With more than 40 years of experience in the hotel industry, GHL currently, operates 16 Sonesta Hotels located in Peru, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and now Panama.
About Sonesta International Hotels
Sonesta is the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. according to Smith Travel Research (STR) with approximately 1,100 properties totaling 100,000 guest rooms across 13 brands in nine countries. Sonesta owns, manages and/or franchises under The Royal Sonesta; The James, Classico Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels, Resorts & Cruises; MOD Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Select; Sonesta Essential, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta; Signature Inn by Sonesta; Americas Best Value Inn by Sonesta and Canadas Best Value Inn by Sonesta. Redefining hospitality through its award-winning Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program, Sonesta offers guests the opportunity to earn and redeem points for unparalleled value and personalized experiences. Sonesta Travel Pass members receive the best rates, earn immediate points towards free nights, and accelerated status progression based on stays. For more information about Sonesta, visit Sonesta.com or call 1.800.Sonesta. For information about how to join Sonesta's portfolio visit Franchise.Sonesta.com, email [email protected] or call 1.617.658.1596.