New Boutique Hotel Opened in Panama’s World Heritage Site

Panama’s newest boutique hotel, Las Clementinas Chambers, Cafe and Bar, has just been officially opened in in Casco Viejo, the walled historic district near the Panama Canal. The 1930s building has been fully restored that now features six over-sized suites is the sister hotel of The Canal House, recently declared Panama’s “top boutique offering” by Lonely Planet Travel Guide and Editor’s Pick by The New York Times.

While Panama’s world heritage site mostly attracts leisure travelers, the hotel’s 800-square foot suites with separate living areas and full kitchens target business travelers on extended stays.

“Las Clementinas is unlike any property in Panama,” says Olga Quelqueje, general manager of Las Clementinas and The Canal House. “It has beautiful ocean views, hidden gardens, over-sized suites and a tropical, Old World character. The positive response we received from guests during our soft opening was overwhelming.”

Las Clementinas’ Cafe & Bar serves contemporary Panamanian and Caribbean dishes who bear the singature of Chef Javier Lamarca, who has previously worked for the three star elBulli in Barcelona. Those interested in organizing small or slightly larger special events can take advantage of Las Clementinas’ interconnected gardens and private dining room offers.

Owned and operated by Conservatorio SA, Las Clementinas is the latest restoration in the historic district, a fast growing area with revitalized buildings and interest from tourists and business men alike, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its grand theaters, eclectic architecture and burgeoning nightlife, Casco Veijo is one of the top tourist destination offering a starting point to explore the rich offering of Panama.