Accor opens Sofitel Wanda Beijing

Accor has opened the Sofitel Wanda Beijing. The hotel is the 20th Sofitel in China and joins a network of over 180 Sofitels globally, including many of the world’s important cities such as London, Paris, New York, Rio de Janeiro, Bangkok, Shanghai and Sydney.

The Sofitel Wanda Beijing is located in a prestigious position on Jianguo Road between The World Trade Centre and Dawang Bridge with easy access to the China International Exhibition Centre, the city subway, major tourist attractions such as the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, and is only 30 minutes via airport expressway to Beijing Capital International Airport.

The 27-storey Sofitel Wanda Beijing has 417 rooms and suites, including 63 Club Sofitel rooms and a dedicated Club Sofitel executive lounge.

All rooms feature built-in LCD TVs in both the bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as the latest in window technology – electrochromic windows, a special feature in the Club Rooms, which separate the bathroom and bedroom and can change from clear to frosted instantly, providing a feeling of spaciousness while also offering privacy at the flick of a switch.

Business travellers are well catered for with free wireless broadband, an executive desk and top loading depository safe in every room as well as a comprehensive business services.

A highlight of Sofitel Wanda Beijing is the collaboration with legendary French gastronomy house, Lenôtre, The hotel’s signature Le Pré Lenôtre restaurant – inspired by Lenôtre’s 3-Michelin star rated, Le Pre Catelan – brings an exclusive Parisian touch to Beijing’s dining scene.

In addition to Le Pré Lenôtre, Sofitel Wanda Beijing will feature five distinctive food and beverage outlets with menus supervised by Executive Chef Michael Rettenwender, making it a haven for connoisseurs in search of unique dining adventures. Other restaurants include the VIC (Voyage in International Cuisine) interactive restaurant, Vous Lobby Lounge, The Farm House (Cantonese cuisine), Kagoya Hachibay (Japanese BBQ), and the M Bar cocktail lounge and night venue.

A full floor of leisure facilities is available to guests, with a 25-metre swimming pool, health club and gym. Sofitel’s Le Spa centre offers delicate health and beauty treatments utilising traditional Chinese techniques blended with Thalassa therapies. Also on offer are world-renowned beauty treatments as a result of Sofitel’s exclusive partnership with Lancôme, a leading French luxury cosmetic and beauty brand.

Meetings, conference and incentive groups can choose from a total of 10 rooms all conveniently located on the same floor. The pillarless Grand Ballroom covers an immense 1368sqm and can be partitioned into three rooms.

Rates at Sofitel Wanda Beijing start from RMB1600++ per night. There is also a Special Opening Package where guests can enjoy Club Sofitel benefits when they book a Deluxe Premium Room. The package is available from RMB 1980 per room per night (single occupancy); RMB 2180 per room per night (double occupancy) for a Deluxe Premium Room and guests will receive free access to Club Sofitel benefits including club breakfast, unlimited internet in Club, soft drinks through the day, 2-hour Hors d’oeuvres cocktails and open bar daily, as well as late check out till 4pm. The Special Opening Package is valid until 30 November 2007, subject to 15% service charge.