Sofitel Luxury Hotels are pleased to announce the opening of Sofitel
Bangkok Sukhumvit, the second Sofitel in Bangkok, in Thailand. This new flagship unveils many of Sofitel‟s new luxury French concepts for the first time in South East Asia.
The new Lobby
“With the opening of this hotel, we would like to diversify our offer in this city with a very French
signature reflecting the French tradition of elegance, savoir-faire and hospitality. This hotel represents perfectly our new positioning: a luxury hotel with a difference, individual and nonstandardised.
It is the first flagship Sofitel Luxury Hotel in South East Asia whilst Sofitel Bangkok Silom is rebranding to become Pullman Bangkok Hotel G. At the same time, Sofitel So Bangkok has been launched as the first urban design hotel under Sofitel So label, offering a different experience of discovering Bangkok” explains Robert Gaymer-Jones, CEO of Sofitel Worldwide.
The must of French elegance in Bangkok
The new Hotel in the middle of Bangkok
Located on the central business district (CBD) and within easy reach of the best of the city‟s shopping and entertainment, Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit is the ideal base for visitors to the Thai capital. With 345 rooms including 37 suites and 75 executive rooms (Club Millésime), French elegance is the strong touch of this hotel. The entire decor has been inspired by the French Art de vivre, especially within the restaurants.
A key attraction of the hotel for visitors and locals alike is the skyline restaurant, L’Appart, which recreates the ambience of a luxurious apartment owned by a wealthy Parisian man and used by his hedonistic nephew for decadent parties. At L‟Appart, friends and those who to a lavish lifestyle are invited to join the nephew for indulgent evenings of delicious French inspired cuisine prepared by gifted chefs, Champagne, fine wines and cocktails, and mood-enhancing music to ensure every visit is truly magnifique. L‟Appart, is based on a Haussmann-style apartments with beautiful bespoke areas including a library, a living room, a kitchen with an
adjacent dining room, and lounge area with a bar. The warm and welcoming space delights guests with its interactive open kitchen concept, transforming Bangkok‟s hottest new venue as the evening progresses. Outside tables overlook a stunning backdrop of the city skyline.
There is also a strong French element in the Sofitel‟s restaurant, Voilà! The hotel‟s premier restaurant showcases a „cuisines on stage‟ concept that features French cuisine prepared from La Cornue stove and a Parisian-style Rôtisserie, Western, Asian dishes, Middle Eastern and Thai delicacies, aromatic pizzas straight from the wood-fired oven, and an array of sumptuous desserts available all day.
The new Le Spa with l´Occitane and a view over Bangkok
Located in the lobby is Le Macaron, which is a charming patisserie and delicatessen with an inviting outdoor terrace that features a vast selection of pastries, desserts, and savory items from our team of in house chefs. A showcase for the finest gourmet items from around the world. Crispy meringues and hand-made chocolates to fruit brioches and delicatessen products.
A feature of the hotel is also the elegant Club Millésime lounge located on the 31st floor. With its state of the art business facilities, chic style, spectacular views, spacious lounge areas and the French flair for food and wine, the Club Millésime lounge offers a refined and welcoming space to work or hold meetings, enjoy breakfast, evening cocktails and a wide selection of French, vintage and new world wines tasting or simply relax and indulge.
The Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit also has some of the largest meetings and function facilities in Bangkok for meetings and other events. In addition, leisure facilities include an outdoor swimming pool with pool bar, fitness centre, beauty salon and Le Spa with L’Occitane, the first luxury spa in Thailand to offer elegant L‟Occitane products from the South of France, features the most soothing treatments including traditional Thai massage, aromatherapy, pedicure and manicure.
Guests can use a wet cool down at the new Pool
Sofitel, World Class Hotels & French Elegance
Sofitel is the only French luxury hotel brand with a presence on five continents with 120 addresses, in almost 40 countries (more than 30,000 rooms). Sofitel offers contemporary hotels and resorts adapted to today’s more demanding and more versatile consumers who expect and appreciate beauty, quality and excellence. Whether situated in the heart of a major city like Paris, London, New York, Shanghai or Beijing, or nestled away in a country landscape in Morocco, Egypt, French Polynesia or Thailand, each Sofitel property offers a genuine experience of the French “ art de vivre”.
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