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| 1 November 1999: Accor has opened its newest hotel in China � the 5-star
Hotel Sofitel Zhengzhou � in the heart of the bustling Henan Province capital
city. The soft-opening of the hotel�s rooms follows the Sofitel�s first
function, held a month earlier, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the
People�s Republic of China.
Zhengzhou is growing rapidly as a commercial centre, and Accor has considerable experience of the destination, having operated the Novotel International Zhengzhou since 1995. The opening of Sofitel Zhengzhou is part of a rapid expansion by Accor in China. Building on the company�s strong base in Shanghai, Accor has recently concentrated on developing its network in key regional centres such as Hangzhou and Hefei. In the next year, Accor will add further Sofitel and Novotel hotels in Jinan, Shanghai and Wuhan. Hotel Sofitel Zhengzhou will be the city�s leading deluxe hotel. Located in the heart of the central business district, is ideally located for international and domestic travellers. For leisure travellers, the hotel is only three minutes walk to the Zi Jin Shan Park and staff can arrange tours to the historic Shaolin Temples, the remains of the ancient city of Shang and the Yellow River. The 241 rooms includes 72 suites, ideal for long-stay travellers or corporates requiring space to establish a travelling office. A Sofitel Club Floor with dedicated lounge and business facilities highlights the Sofitel�s commitment to business travellers. In addition, a Grand Ballroom and a wide variety of meeting rooms � supported by a business centre � equip the Sofitel for hosting conferences and functions for up to 400 delegates. A private group check-in and airport shuttle service is also available. All rooms come equipped with satellite television, IDD telephone and in-room safe deposit box. The hotel is well equipped for leisure with a swimming pool, massage and sauna, billiards and games room, health club and a bowling alley. The Sofitel is expected to become one of the city�s prime restaurant,
function and entertainment venues, offering a wide variety of cuisine styles,
supported by entertainment. Canton Garden provides Cantonese and Hong Kong
dim sum cuisines with private dining rooms, the Dome
Brasserie makes spectacular use of the atrium dome, providing alfresco style atmosphere while indoors. The menu consists of Asian fusion dishes and international choices, with Sunday brunch a specialty. The Chairman�s Bar offers snack style food, international satellite television and a wide variety of cocktails and other drinks. The Sofitel will make a significant addition to the tourism infrastructure of Zhengzhou, especially as the city is attracting an increasing number of international corporate travellers. Sofitel is the deluxe brand of Accor. There are over 120 Sofitel hotels and resorts worldwide, with a number of strategic new Sofitel hotels � in cities such as New York, London, Paris and Berlin � set to open over the next two years. Accor is the world�s largest hotel and tourism company, operating over 3,300 hotels under brands that include Sofitel, Novotel, Mercure and Ibis. Accor is also the largest hotel group in Asia Pacific, with 138 hotels, and some 20 additional hotels under development. In addition, Accor is a European leader in car rental, travel agency and other tourism services. |
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