W Hotel Coming to Panama

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - December 11th, 2017

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Marriott’s W Hotels brand is continuing its expansion in the Caribbean Basin.

The company is set to debut the new W Panama on Jan. 23, 2018, according to a Marriott statement.

W Panama

The newest W in Latin America and the Caribbean be set in the heart of Panama City, with 203 rooms — including 32 suites.

The property will also include a pool, a spa and a fitness center, along with two dining options: La Cajita, a food truck-style restaurant on the 15th floor of the hotel, along with Moro, a “comfort food” eatery with an open kitchen focusing on Panamanian-inspired dishes.

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