Opening in June 2008, the Sofitel London Heathrow is set to become one of the largest luxury airport hotels, meeting and events venues in Europe.
London (PRWEB) April 25, 2008 -- Opening in June 2008, the Sofitel London Heathrow is set to become one of the largest luxury airport hotels, meeting and events venues in Europe. Directly connected to Terminal 5 via a link-bridge, the 605-bedroom hotel is situated at the heart of one of the most strategically important locations in the UK and is destined to attract international acclaim.
Sofitel has brought together with Arora International Hotels (owners of the hotel, operating under a Sofitel franchise) the very best expertise to coordinate the final stages of this five star luxury hotel: Albert Roux for fine dining, KCA International Designers for interiors and AVC Productions for the very latest in conference technology.
Design
Instantly recognizable by its five towering steel and glass atriums, the Sofitel London Heathrow will become a spectacular addition to Heathrow's skyline. Focusing on the concept of 'the gateway to the world' as the design inspiration, KCA International Designers (who have previously designed interiors for Burj Al Arab, Dubai and Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong) will embrace the theme of Continent and Country throughout the property. Antarctica will take the central focus in the hotel's reception areas with a dramatic water fountain centerpiece, cascading out from a mirrored ceiling onto floodlit ice blocks, funneling refractive light on the surrounding surfaces. The adjoining public areas will carry through the continents theme to encompass Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas.
Meetings and Events
Once opened, the Sofitel London Heathrow will be home to 41 state-of-the-art meeting, event and boardroom spaces, ranging up in size to a maximum capacity of 1,700 or 1,300 for banquets, award ceremonies and product launches.
AVC Productions have been appointed to provide some of the most advanced technology for a world-class meeting experience working in direct consultation with event organizers and users.
When complete, the hotel's three boardrooms will provide a technological showcase, fulfilling every comfort, communication and confidentiality requirement. Boardrooms will feature AMX control systems, allowing delegates full control of AV, lighting and climate control at the touch of a button.
The hotel's 117 tiered-seat theater will include the latest cinema projection and sound equipment as well as an IML Communicator keypad system offering instant electronic voting, live text messaging and built-in microphones for more efficient question and answer sessions.
Restaurants and Bars
Sofitel London Heathrow will offer five drinking and dining experiences encompassing a spectacle of flavors and sensations from across the world. 'Vivre - l'experience des saveurs' is a dedicated live cookery restaurant for hotel guests and meetings delegates, presenting a taste bud sensation, visual excitement and an inspiring variety of theatrical offers.
Chef consultant, Albert Roux will oversee the development and operation of the hotel's fine dining restaurant, Brasserie Roux. The Brasserie will offer diners the best of French regional cooking amidst a bustling, yet informal backdrop.
In addition to Brasserie Roux and Vivre, the hotel will feature a Tea Salon with exquisite pastries and large range of specialty single estate and blended teas served by a 'Tea Master', and the Library Bar with its great range of cocktails as featured in some of the most 'hip' bars in London.
Bedrooms
The hotel's four room categories include Classic, Superior, Luxury and Suites, all complete with the signature Sofitel MyBed, ensuring guests the most comfortable night's sleep possible. Triple-glazed windows will guarantee absolute silence throughout bedrooms, with many rooms offering commanding views of the airport and internal gardens. Each room will be individually styled with contemporary aesthetics appealing to both business and leisure travelers. The hotel will feature no fewer than 27 Suites ranging from Sofitel, Prestige, Opera to the presidential grandeur of the Imperial Suite - measuring 1,776 square feet.
Spa
The Sofitel London Heathrow combines fitness with recreation in the spa, complete with 24-hour gym, five treatment rooms, sauna and steam rooms, Jacuzzi and a relaxation zone.
About Sofitel:
Sofitel reinvents French elegance in its hotels throughout the world.
Sofitel is the only French Luxury Hotels brand with a presence on five continents, in more than 50 countries. Sofitel proposes 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, New York or Bangkok, or nestled away in a country landscape in French Polynesia or Brazil, each Sofitel property offers a genuine experience of the French art de vivre.
Discover Sofitel at www.sofitel.com.
About Arora International Hotels:
One of the UK's fastest growing privately-owned hotel companies, Arora International Hotels has made a name for itself through the design, construction and operation of luxury hotels, with exceptional levels of hospitality. Current locations include the Arora International-Heathrow, Arora Park-Heathrow, Arora International-Gatwick/Crawley, Arora International-Manchester (located in the city centre), the Sofitel London Gatwick (directly connected to the North Terminal at Gatwick airport) and the 605-bedroom flagship Sofitel London Heathrow at Terminal 5 (opening Summer 2008). Both Sofitel's operate under a franchise agreement with Accor Hotels & Resorts.
At the Brit Oval, Arora is currently working in partnership with Surrey County Cricket Club on the development of a 170-bed luxury hotel, which is planned to open in 2010. Each of its hotels is Investors In People accredited. The company also has interests in the internationally renowned Wentworth Club and recently purchased Wycombe Airpark, Buckinghamshire - a private airfield and base of the British Airways Flying Club.
The Arora Family Trust owns the Airport Hotels Unit Trust, a fund comprising a portfolio of nine branded hotels located in and around key airports in the UK.
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