American Trade Hotel
Est. 2014
American Trade Hotel, Panama City, Panama
Up to 500 guests
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Invite your It-list to your intimate I-do's and "trade" on the assurance of Old World glamour and high design.
Deeply connected to both the historic Old Quarter and the nascent new Panama City – this is a meeting place for influencers, creatives and cultures from around the world. Combining Old World charm with luxury amenities and state-of-the-art facilities the American Trade Hotel is pure South American elegance for all seasons.
The Lowdown
Type
Banquet Hall / Event FacilityBar / Club / LoungeBoutique HotelHistoric BuildingPenthouse / Rooftop
Views
BayCityscapeCoastlineCourtyardHistorical Monument
Style
Colonial
Eclectic
Modern
Ornate
Sophisticated
Best type of Celebrations
Product Launch
Birthday Party
Bridal Shower
Corporate Event
Family Reunion
Group Getaway
Holiday Party
Rehearsal Dinner / Welcome Reception
Social Event
Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Reception
Workshops: Creative, Photo, Etc.
Anniversary
Engagement Party

Venue Setting

American Trade Hall was originally built as a branch of the National City Bank of New York, financier of the Panama Canal. The design was modeled after the branch at 417 Broadway in downtown Manhattan, an esteemed example of the Moderne style by the distinguished architecture firm Walker & Gillette. Interiors feature ornate columns and floors laid with reclaimed old–growth timber acquired through underwater logging in the Panama Canal.

Capacity

Seated
300
Buffet
N/A
Standing
500
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

Yes

Insurance

Additional Insurance Is Not Required To Host An Event Here

Connect
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Call: (+507) 211-2000
Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
2014
Curfew
No Curfew
Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering
Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol
Corkage/Bottle Fee – You Can Bring Your Own Alcohol For A Fee
Music
Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking
Non-smoking Venue
Accommodations
Onsite American Trade Hotel with 50 rooms featuring floor to ceiling windows and views of the courtyard, cityscape, or views over the bay.
Amenities
  • A/V Equipment
  • Valet Parking
  • Wifi
  • Dining Chairs
  • Dining Tables
  • Onsite Restrooms
Venue Features
The scene:
Our historic event spaces offer something unique in Panama City — old world elegance with modern capabilities. Our Rooftop Terrace and Art Deco American Trade Hall — with its 30 foot ceilings, floors laid with herringbone, reclaimed old–growth timber acquired through underwater logging in the Panama Canal and state–of–the–art audio systems — are pitch perfect settings for a memorable experience, while our modern conference rooms provide the tranquility your attendees need to open up, think creatively and collaborate. Interiors reflect the building’s cosmopolitan architecture with a mélange of styles from Austrian secessionist to Mexican modernist to Italian postmodern.
Standout venue features:
If you’re hosting a wedding party or other occasion for family and friends, our spaces are adaptable to your needs. We can tent our Rooftop Terrace so that your guests can enjoy panoramic vistas of the city and the Panama Canal all year, secure one of Casco Viejo’s five historic churches for your wedding or just about anything else you could request. You can customize a menu to have your event catered by our on–site restaurant for up to 600 guests. The restaurant is a contemporary American bistro helmed by Chef Clara Icaza — who worked at famed New York restaurants Arizona 206 and Aquavit before opening Limoncillo in Panama City — with pan–American flavors and a focus on fresh, locally–sourced ingredients. We also offer secured valet parking for up to 300 cars.
Extra perks:
Tables, chairs, linens and silverware are also included with the venue fee.
Awards & Notables
Awards, recognitions, or noteworthy achievements associated with the venue.
Wallpaper* Design Awards: Best New Hotel Tatler 2015 Travel Guide Conde Nast Traveler (Spain) Gold List 2015 IHMRS 2014 Gold Key Awards: Best Eco or Socially Conscious Hotel Conde Nast Traveler (US): The 2014 Hot List Select Latin America 2014 Awards: Top 50 Most Luxurious Hotels BC Magazine: Hot Hotels 21 Luel Magazine: Top Historic Hotels in the world
Food Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Lounges
This section provides insights into our diverse culinary and social offerings.
The Dining Room at American Trade Hotel provides a full service menu featuring local ingredients and dishes inspired from near and far, all carefully executed by Chef Clara Icaza, named one of South America's rising chefs. Opened in June 2014 Café Unido provides next-to-lobby service for hotel guests, and some of the best locally sourced and roasted blends alongside the pastries and sweets from The Dining Room at American Trade Hotel. Serving a multiplicity of the unique Panamanian Geisha blends with varying forms coffee preparation – pour over, drip, and espresso – Café Unido is committed to the health, education, safety and positive growth of the Panamanian farming community through the direct exchange trade and a 10% return of any profits to the suppliers. Wegela, and Alberto Bermudez strive to provide the best local coffee experience in Panama City at Café Unido.
With a range of unique and classic cocktails developed by mixologist Ebben Klemm, The Lobby Bar at American Trade Hotel provides relief from the heat for friends, guests, and neighbors. Every evening at The Lobby Bar provides light musical entertainment ranging from classical piano to jazz performed by the Danilo Perez Foundation students.
Celebration Locations
This section outlines the various spaces available within the venue for different types of events.
Hall
American Trade Hall was originally built as a branch of the National City Bank of New York, financier of the Panama Canal. The design was modeled after the branch at 417 Broadway in downtown Manhattan, an esteemed example of the Moderne style by the distinguished architecture firm Walker & Gillette. Interiors feature ornate columns and floors laid with reclaimed old–growth timber acquired through underwater logging in the Panama Canal.
Max capacity: 250 (seated) - 500 (standing)
Price range: $10,000 - $15,000
Boardroom
A large, beautifully-appointed room that borrows from a range of 19th century styles, pointing to a polycultural and colorful past, perfect for meetings.
Max capacity: 10 (seated)
Price range: $500 (per day)
Conference Rooms
Our first floor conference rooms can be split into up to four rooms, or utilized as one large room. They feature excellent lighting and acoustics and an ambience impossible to find outside of the Casco.
Max capacity: 200 (seated) - 300 (standing)
Price range: $1,250 - $5,000
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See Why the Chic American Trade Hotel in Old Town Panama City is the Best of Both Worlds
In Panama City, modern society cozies up to the Old World for a unique and charming experience, one that’s perfectly captured at The American Trade Hotel. The American Trade Hotel—AKA the Ace Panama—is a vibrant gem at “the ecological and cultural crossroads of the Americas.” Housed in a gorgeously restored landmark building, the getaway for classy jetsetters and worldly travelers alike only opened its doors a few years ago and already has a grand reputation. It’s the hotel’s breezy balance of chic and comfortable that does it. Furniture pieces of bold earth tones are picturesquely set against black and white paint and tile in the rooms’ simple, stylish aesthetics. Meanwhile, contemporary minimalism warmly welcomes guests to the lounges and garden courtyards. At the American Trade Hotel, everything feels like in its rightful place and nothing is overdone. As we’ve adored the American Trade Hotel since it hit the hospitality scene, we chatted with Spotted SF’s Leslie Santarina, who was recently a guest. Even though her ventures are predominantly based in San Francisco, she has a wonderful habit of exploring the rest of the world too—and she has good taste. Photography & Words by: Leslie Santarina  
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