7 out of 500 of the world’s best hotels are Sofitels

30 January 2007

Seven Sofitel Hotels Honored in Travel + Leisure Magazine’s 2007 “T +
L 500: The World’s Best Hotels”


DALLAS | According to the editors of Travel + Leisure magazine, seven
out of 500 of the world’s best hotels are Sofitels, as named in the
publication’s annual “T + L 500: The World’s Best Hotels” issue.
Sofitel, with more than 200 hotels worldwide, is the prestige brand of
Accor Hotels.



Sofitels around the world embrace a unique appreciation for the art de
vivre à la française (French art of living), which is embodied in the
hotels’ high standards of service, alluring design, gourmet cuisine
and thoughtful amenities. This focus is strengthened by relationships
with renowned French personalities, including fashion designer Jean-
Charles de Castalbajac, interior designer Pierre Yves Rochon and
Michelin-starred chefs.

Each of the hotels distinguished by Travel + Leisure has a personality
all its own. Many are in fact historic hotels with captivating stories
to tell…

United States
Sofitel Lafayette Square Washington, D.C.
Decorated in the Art Deco style, this swanky business hotel attracts
D.C.’s elite movers and shakers and is just steps from the White
House.

Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
Recognized for its futuristic and award-winning prism-shaped design by
Jean-Paul Viguier, the hotel’s Le Bar is a favorite hangout of
Chicago’s stylish set.

Sofitel Philadelphia
This hotel, ideally located by Rittenhouse Square and the Financial
District, is the embodiment of “Shaker Chic”, drawing inspiration from
the city’s heritage.

Europe
The Grand Amsterdam, Sofitel Demeure Hotels (Amsterdam, The
Netherlands)
This historic hotel, dating back to the 15th century, has served as a
convent and the site of the wedding of Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of
the Netherlands.

Asia
Sofitel Royal Angkor Golf & Spa Resort (Siem Reap, Cambodia)
Just five minutes from the ancient Angkor Wat Temple Complex, this
resort boasts a sumptuous spa offering traditional Khmer treatments.

Sofitel Métropole Hanoi (Hanoi, Vietnam)
The Grand Dame of Hanoi, the Metropole is the toast of the city. The
more than 100-year-old hotel is steeped in history and it is where
Graham Green wrote his famous novel The Quiet American.

Sofitel Palais Jamaї (Fez, Morocco)
Overlooking the medina, the Palais Jamaї is an UNESCO World Heritage
Site, originally built as a palace in the 19th century.

For Sofitel reservations and information, visit www.sofitel.com or
call 800-SOFITEL (763-4835).

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