Panama City is often called the "Dubai of Latin America." Adding to the landscape of skyscrapers is the 70-story Trump Ocean Club jutting out into the Pacific. Opening its doors in July 2011, the luxury hotel is the tallest building in Latin America. It offers a superior level of modern convenience in this deluxe resort setting with its architectural design of a sail in full wind.
Botero's Donna a Sdraita con Fruit
Waiting to greet you as you enter the Trump Ocean Club premise are two sculptures from world renowned Fernando Botero. The sculptures are situated at the entrance of the hotel; Donna a Cavallo “woman on a horse”, which measures nearly 10 feet high, four and a half feet wide and seven feet deep, is outside by the grand fountain. As you enter the center of the lobby The Donna a Sdraita con Fruit “reclining woman with fruit”, can be seen, measuring five feet high, eight feet wide and four and a half feet deep.
The 369 guest rooms all offer floor to ceiling windows the finest furnishing’s from the linens to the custom furniture.
In room amenities including robe, slippers, toiletries flat screen TV and full mini bar. Once you are unpacked it’s time to enjoy the 5 pools to lounge and enjoy a refreshing beverage. Available early 2012 a private beach with cabanas will be available to guests.
Evening at the Pool with thePacific Breeze of the Pacific
Planning a business conference or a intimate social event? With 46,000 feet available which includes the
Grand ballroom, 3 meeting rooms and extensive open air space with breathtaking views, Trump Ocean Club is your destination. There is no event too large or small that can't be planned with their experienced event coordinator and culinary staff.
There are four choices of dining from a extensive seafood restaurant at the 5 star Tejas
5 StarTeja's Seafood Restaurant
to a light snack at Azul Bar & Grill located at poolside. A taste of Spain is available at the energetic Barcelona Restaurantoffering tapas made from fresh local ingredients. Meeting friends for a drink before dinner or a nightcap? Cava15 is an intimate wine lounge in the airy sky lobby. The extensive world-class wine selection is brought to you on a I Pad as well as a trio of noshes of sugared cashews and other nuts. Unwind and linger over light fare and drinks in this contemporary atmosphere for the perfect end to any day in Punta Pacifica.
In need of a workout? The Fitness Center is available 24 hours with its stunning views that stretch over the Pacific. The Fitness Center is outfitted with state-of-the-art Technogym™ equipment, free weights and cardiovascular equipment. In addition to The Fitness Center the 10,000 square foot Trump Spa is scheduled to be opened 2012 and hopefully, much of the construction around the Trump Ocean Club will be finished.
Excursions away from the hotel are plentiful; such as the Panama Canal but the Casco Antigua also known as Casco Viejo is a combination of Colonial Spanish architecture and Caribbean living. Casco Viejo
is located at the mouth of the Panama Canal, and is the oldest city in Central America. The “Old Part,” or the San Felipe district, is the most colorful part of Panama City. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1997. It’s a city within the city.
Taxi’s in Panama City are plentiful the average cost for a taxi between $2 -$5 outside of the hotel premise. A quick walk down the street you will find a taxi that will take you anywhere in the city limits. For the shopaholic Panama City is a shopping Mecca. Multiplaza Pacific a indoor mall offers luxury goods and fabulous restaurants or the Albrook Mall near the Albrook National Airport offer a wide variety of shopping and a food court.
Relax and unwind at the Trump Ocean Club and take in the City that is located between the Pacific Ocean and a tropical rain forest. A side note - construction of residential high rises around the hotel premise is disturbing when you are trying to enjoy the vast balcony attached to your room as well as by the outside pools. Staff promised by Spring 2012 this will subside.
Trump Ocean Club trumppanamahotel.com 507-215-8800
Multiplaza Panama www.multiplaza.com
Casco Viejo www.guidetopanama.info/panama_city_panama/panama_city_casco_viejo
