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The latest in luxury the newly opened Waldorf Astoria Panama combines a streamlined design with all the latest amenities. Look for a soothing spa outdoor pool and restaurants to satisfy anyone's tastes. Opening its doors in 2012 the 36-story Waldorf Astoria makes a bold statement in a city already known for its architecture. Done up in shades of burnished gold the 130 rooms and suites have stunning views through floor-to-ceiling windows. You can even gaze out at the sea from plush beds topped with 600-thread-count linens. Talk about high tech: there are 42-inch LED TVs with pay-per-view movies docking stations for mp3 players and high-speed internet access. Glass-topped work desks and coffeemakers make for ideal virtual offices. Handsome bathrooms are stocked with high-end health and beauty products. Take advantage of the latest generation of equipment in the fitness room take a dip in the outdoor pool or indulge yourself in the spa. Two restaurants have menus that travel the globe from France to Japan and you can also enjoy light meals on the terrace or beside the pool. Valet parking is available. The Waldorf Astoria is located steps from bustling Balboa Avenue one of the city's most prominent thoroughfares. It's two blocks from Cinta Costera a popular pedestrian strip that runs alongside sparkling Panama Bay. Casco Viejo the city's atmospheric historic district is two miles away. Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport is five miles west and Tocumen International Airport is 14 miles northeast of the property.