CHICAGO, IL (February 19, 2025) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) and Grupo Desarrollo Bahia announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Panama City, the first Hyatt Regency hotel in Central America. The hotel is strategically located in the city’s financial district, catering to business travelers, while also serving as a welcoming gateway to explore Panama’s rich history. With over 40 years of experience in real estate development, Grupo Desarrollo Bahía has played a pivotal role in shaping the Panama City skyline.
Guests can enjoy nearby cultural attractions and neighborhoods like Casco Viejo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with colonial architecture, boutique shops, authentic cuisine and vibrant nightlife as well as the Frank Gehry-designed Biodiversity Museum, which celebrates the country’s ecological diversity.
“The opening of Hyatt Regency Panama City marks a key moment in Hyatt’s global brand growth strategy, solidifying the brand’s presence in this vibrant and rapidly developing region,” said Richard Westell, General Manager, Hyatt Regency Panama City. “This milestone ushers in a new era for business travelers and meeting professionals coming from key markets, offering them the opportunity to explore the deep cultural energy of Panama City while enjoying flexible meetings spaces, curated food and beverage offerings, personalized service and technology-enabled experiences.”
Open and Welcoming Spaces
Hyatt Regency Panama City’s warm lobby draws inspiration from the immersive city of Panama, embracing heritage with locally crafted furniture and natural textures. Each of the hotel’s 382 guestrooms and suites exude comfort and sophistication with green marble accents in the bathrooms and carved wood bedside tables and wood bedframes that showcase the charm of local Panamanian craftsmanship. For those balancing work during their stay, most rooms include a well-appointed desk, offering a seamless space to stay productive while traveling. Guests and World of Hyatt members with club access guestrooms can enjoy daily complimentary breakfast, afternoon snacks and happy hour hors d’oeuvres in a memorable setting at the Regency Club Lounge. The hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center with a variety of cardio and strength equipment and a ground level pool.
Dining Options for Every Occasion
Guests and locals alike can enjoy a variety of onsite dining options, perfect for meeting a friend for coffee, hosting a business dinner or indulging in an exquisite weekend brunch. With quick bites, enhanced mixology and authentic Panamanian flavors, Hyatt Regency Panama City caters to every occasion with four on-site restaurants including:
- Rulfo: A sophisticated dining experience that redefines international cuisine, the full-service lobby level restaurant offers elevated flavors with a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients. Rulfo provides a breakfast buffet in the morning and transforms into a lively cervecería (brewery) for lunch and dinner, making it an ideal spot for both business meals and memorable outings with friends and family.
- Amado: Amado is a modern coffee shop that embodies the essence of comfort, warmth and connection. Serving freshly brewed specialty coffees, teas, and light bites and pastries, Amado offers a cozy space where guests can relax, socialize or work.
- Belisario (expected to open late 2025): Belisario is more than just a wine bar; it’s a haven for wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs of fine dining. Featuring a meticulously curated selection of international and local wines paired with gourmet tapas and small plates, this intimate venue offers a refined ambiance and memorable tasting experience.
- Refugio (expected to open late 2025): A secret gem waiting to be discovered, Refugio is a speakeasy bar that transports guests to an exclusive and mysterious experience with handcrafted cocktails, curated music and a moody atmosphere steeped in intrigue.
Crafting Exceptional Events
The hotel is home to nearly 25,000 square feet of event space across two towers, offering the opportunity to curate the ultimate event – from business meetings to wedding celebrations – with the help of experienced event experts along the way.
- Regency Ballroom: As the largest venue on-site, the Regency Ballroom can accommodate up to 500 guests and can adjoin to other spaces for even larger events.
- 12 Designated Meeting Rooms: The hotel’s meeting rooms are designed for collaboration, offering customizable setups for any type of event.
- Outdoor Event Terrace: The hotel’s expansive event terrace provides the perfect outdoor setting for a variety of occasions.
- Hyatt Regency Broadcast Lounge: This technology-enabled space streams video feeds of the main event, so if guests need to step out from the main space they can stay connected to the event’s speakers and activities.
Hyatt Regency Panama City will join Hyatt’s existing portfolio in Panama including Dreams Playa Bonita Panama, Hotel La Compañia and Hotel La Compañia del Valle, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.
Be More Rewarded
Hyatt Regency Panama City is joining the World of Hyatt loyalty program and is accepting reservations for stays from February 19, 2025, and beyond. Members can register by March 10, 2025 to earn 2X points for qualifying stays at participating hotels, including at Hyatt Regency Panama City, completed by March 28, 2025, with the World of Hyatt Bonus Journey’s offer. Terms and conditions apply, to learn more visit https://world.hyatt.com/content/gp/en/offers/bonus-journeys.html.
Take advantage of Hyatt Regency Panama City’s Grand Opening Offer, where guests can enjoy up to 15% off stays and an extra 5% off for World of Hyatt members, valid for stays between April 6, 2025 – June 1, 2025, when booked now through March 31, 2025. For more information or to book a reservation, please visit www.hyattregencypanamacity.com or follow the hotel on Instagram @hyattregencypanama.
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The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.