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Bristol Panama, a Registry Collection Hotel
Panama City, Panama · Registry Collection Hotels · Core Luxury
The Bristol spent nearly a quarter-century as one of Panama City's leading independent luxury hotels before Wyndham folded it into its Registry Collection in 2021. Opened in 1997 in the Bella Vista financial district on Avenida Aquilino de la Guardia, the 183-room property underwent a full renovation in 2012 that carried it into its second life under the new brand.
- 183 rooms
- Opened 1997
- Neighborhood: Bella Vista
- Rooms from 409 sq ft (38 m²)
About Bristol Panama, a Registry Collection Hotel
- Before becoming a Registry Collection hotel in 2021, the Bristol spent 24 years as one of Panama City's leading independent luxury hotels.
- The 183-room property sits on Avenida Aquilino de la Guardia in Bella Vista, Panama City's banking district, and underwent a full renovation in 2012.
- Entry-level rooms start at 409 sq ft (38 m²).
History
The Bristol Panama is a boutique luxury hotel in the Bella Vista financial district of Panama City, on Avenida Aquilino de la Guardia. Long regarded as one of the capital's leading independent luxury hotels, it opened in the late 1990s (circa 1997) and offers around 183 rooms.
The property is now marketed as 'Bristol Panama, a Registry Collection Hotel,' aligning it with Wyndham's upscale Registry Collection Hotels soft brand. It underwent a renovation around 2012.
The setting
5 km from Panama Canal Museum.
Restaurants and bars
- Salsipuedes — Restaurant · International cuisine with Panamanian comfort food
Experiences
- Salsipuedes restaurant — Award-winning restaurant serving international cuisine with Panamanian comfort food.
- Full-service spa with panoramic city views — 25th floor spa offering massages and other body treatments with panoramic city views.
- Outdoor pool — Outdoor pool on the property.
- Lobby Bar & Terrace — Serves refreshing cocktails and tapas.
- Fitness center — On-site fitness center.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Fitness center
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
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