Sofitel Representatives visit ClassicTravel.com

Today we had representatives from the Sofitel London Heathrow, Sofitel London Gatwick, Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese, Sofitel Cartagena Santa Clara, Sofitel London St. James, Sofitel New York and the Sofitel Concierge office visiting us! They told us about all the great happenings with Sofitel. 

Sandrine of The Sofitel London Heathrow & Sofitel London Gatwick informed us that The Sofitel London Gatwick has recently undergone a 12 million pound renovation, and is now at the standard Sofitel Hotels are known for! The Sofitel London Heathrow is the only hotel at terminal 5 of Heathrow airport, and has over 200 standard rooms, so they hardly ever run out! If your flight is not at terminal 5 then don't worry as there is an express train that will take you there for free. 

Denis Dupart of the Sofitel London St. James informed us of a new spa opening up soon! It will be a "French Spa" meaning that it will have more of a lounge atmosphere. While you are getting your manicure you can be sipping a martini! He also told us of a new feature of the fitness center which is a rejuvanating ultrasound massage chair. He gave us some Eau Egyptienne (Egyptian water) in a spray form, by Cinq Mondes, their spa partner as well as Cotton Cream from Carita, their other spa partner. 

Carmen Otero de Milan informed us about Sofitel's 7 South American properties, primarily the Sofitel Cartagena Santa Clara in Columbia. She said the hotel is in a historic building from the 17th century and used to be a royal residence. The property still retains a luxurious residential boutique hotel feeling. The hotel will even arrange for a boat ride to a luxurious private beach owned by the Sofitel Cartagena Santa Clara.

The Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese is unique due to its central but quiet location in Rome, within walking distance of the Spanish Steppes. It is decorated in classical Roman style and oozes opulence. Our favorite rooms are the suites on the top floor which have private terraces and amazing views of Rome! Don't miss their rooftop lounge with unobstructed 180 degree views of Rome's city center!

And then of course there is the Sofitel New York! The art-deco restaurant Gaby is a New York favorite with French and Asian cuisine. It is just blocks from the financial district, as well as many popular tourist attractions!

Last but not least, we met with Mariela Hernandez, who works in the New York Sofitel Office and is the liaison between travel agents and properties to get their guests VIP amenities and upgrades! She is the gal to know!

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