Canal House is elegant, tropical and relaxed, with just the right amount of sophistication. Originally built in 1893, Canal House was completely restored in 2005. 

The house is over four thousand square feet, with three bedrooms (two of which have adjoining private studies), four bathrooms, a library and a large living-dining room. Canal House's two largest bedrooms are over-sized suites, ideal for business travelers who need room to spread out, or honeymooners who want a little extra space.  The Master Suite has a king bed, a separate living-working loft, a walk-in closet and an enormous wrap-around balcony.

What To Expect

Canal House provides a personalized service that traditional hotels cannot match.  Whether you want to host a private function or "hit the town" this is the place for you.

Accommodations include: Air conditioning 600 thread count sheets, Flat Screen television with DirectTV iPod docking station/radio High-speed internet connection Library and honor bar Toiletries by l'Occitane On Request: In house spa treatments Catering and entertainment Dry cleaning Secretarial services Chauffeur Tours and Travel Babysitting Nightlife concierge Gym passes A/V presentation equipment.

Casco Antiguo

Casco Antiguo also referred to as Casco Viejo or San Felipe is the old quarter of Panama City, founded in 1673 after the original Pacific settlement (Panama Viejo) was sacked by the pirate Henry Morgan. It remained the center of Panamanian life for nearly 300 years, until the 1930s, when, like many old quarters in Latin America, Casco Antiguo declined as Panama's upper crust moved to the suburbs but the resurgence of the sector now is just a wonderful sight to see. 

The reasons for the exodus are typically attributed to the emergence of the automobile, which made suburban living feasible and downtown living more difficult. In the Casco's case, these pressures were exacerbated by the fact that the boundaries of the Panama Canal Zone, which was off limits to Panamanians, were drawn so as to pinch the Casco off  from the rest of the city, leaving only one narrow road for entrance and egress. The handover of the Panama Canal in 1999 and UNESCO World Heritage Site designation in 1998 ushered in an era of revitalization by government, entrepreneurs and international organizations.