Las Clementinas is a small boutique hotel located in Panama City’s Casco Viejo neighborhood. Set within a beautifully restored apartment building from the 1930s, Las Clementinas has a classic European feel. The suites are spacious and come with a nice range of amenities.

Casco Viejo is one of the most storied and attractive neighborhoods of Panama City. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 and has recently undergone a large-scale restoration project. It’s a romantic, bohemian kind of place that’s slowly filling with chic cafés and elegant bars. Outside of Casco Viejo, travelers will enjoy visits to the Panama Canal or Old Panama, which houses the crumbling ruins of the first Spanish settlement. There are also several parks where hiking and birding can be done.

Las Clementinas mixes old world sensibilities with modern amenities. The hotel has only six apartments. Each apartment has a separate bedroom with a queen-size bed, as well as a living room with a sofa, chairs, and dining room table. Hardwood floors stretch from wall to wall and colorful art decorates the walls. Each room has its own private hot water bathroom, as well as a fully equipped kitchen that’s great for storing food or cooking meals. Every room also has air conditioning, wireless Internet, satellite TV, and an in-room safe.

The hotel runs a restaurant that mixes Panamanian classics with international cuisine. Every dish – from risotto with coconut to ropa vieja – employs fresh, local ingredients, some of which come from Las Clementinas’ own garden. Guests can enjoy meals in sunny outdoor areas or sip tasty cocktails on the rooftop terrace. The terrace provides unparalleled views of Casco Viejo and the rest of Panama City.

Las Clementinas offers a number of helpful services for travelers. There is babysitting offered for young children and a concierge that can advise guests on activities. Also on hand are laundry and dry cleaning, as well as business services like faxing and copying.