Bangkok--30 Apr--Accor
French art de vivre combines with chinese heritage at sofitel xi'an south
Accor Greater China is pleased to announce the newest addition to the Sofitel brand family with the signing of Sofitel Xi'an South, slated for completion in the next few years. As Accor's modern luxury brand infused with French flair, the new Sofitel hotel is situated in the established commercial and high technology Qujiang District in south Xi'an.
Sofitel Xi'an South is part of Nanfeihong Plaza, a 300,000 sqm mixed use complex that comprises shopping mall and commercial offices owned by Shaanxi Nanfeihong Industrial. Its location is unparalleled, as it is a mere 300 meters from Sanyao Station on Metro Line 2, 35 minutes' drive to Xi'an North Railway Station's high speed train, and 45 minutes' drive to Xi'an International Airport.
Sofitel Xi'an South is a new structure designed by award winning architect Aedas. It features 280 modern and stunning guestrooms and suites by interior design firm Cheng Chung Design (CCD). There are three world class restaurants to tempt guests with a culinary creations: an all-day dining establishment, a specialized Chinese restaurant and a specialty signature restaurant unique to Xi'an. Its 800 sqm grand ballroom alongside six meeting rooms cater to a wide variety of functions and events including the most beautiful weddings in Xi'an. In addition, guests can keep in shape by choosing the indoor swimming pool, gym or spa. Rounding out the facilities is a business center and executive lounge as well as a lobby lounge for casual meetings.
Gary Rosen, Chairman and Chief Operating Officer, Accor Greater China, says: "Sofitel Xi'an South's opening will be the group's newest landmark in the ancient Chinese capital and offers a unique French luxury hospitality experience. This will be the 11th Accor hotel in Xi'an. I am particularly excited to announce this groundbreaking partnership with Shaanxi Nanfeihong Industrial for our first project together. This will be another significant addition to the Sofitel brand development following our recent announcement of Sofitel Beijing Central."
Zhuang Yiqing, Group President of Shaanxi Nanfeihong Industrial, says: "Nanfeihong Plaza is a major strategic project for our company as well as for the city's development plan, featuring world class design and excellent business operation partners. We are honored to work with Accor to launch Sofitel Xi'an South in this strategic location to complement our mixed use complex by introducing a luxurious hotel experience into the Xi'an market."
Sofitel currently operates more than 120 remarkably chic hotels in the world's most sought after destinations including 23 hotels in Greater China with the recent addition of Sofitel Beijing Central. Notable properties that carry the Sofitel flag includes Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg, Sofitel London St James, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost, Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema, Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort.
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About sofitel
Sofitel Hotels & Resorts is an ambassador of modern French style, culture and art-de-vivre around the world. Established in 1964, Sofitel is the first international luxury hotel brand to originate from France with over 120 chic and remarkable hotels in the world's most sought after destinations. Sofitel exudes a refined and understated sense of modern luxury, always blending a touch of French decadence with the very best of the locale. The Sofitel collection includes such notable hotels as Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg, Sofitel London St James, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost, Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema, Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour and Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort. Sofitel is part of Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group offering unique and meaningful experiences in 4,800 hotels, resorts, and residences across 100 countries.
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About shaanxi nanfeihong industrial
Nanfeihong Industrial was founded in 2002. Following more than ten years of development, the company has created a diversified expansion path that includes the sale and operation of residential and commercial developments supported by property services, trade logistics and ecological gardens. Its projects are mainly located in Western Economic Zone concentrated in Xi'an and West Coast Economic Zone concentrated in Xiamen. In 2018, the company's real estate sales ranked among the top enterprises in Xi'an. The company owns "Lehuili" and "Lehui Center" as its two brands for commercial properties.
As the company continues to deepen in the residential real estate sector, it will increase the pace of commercial real estate developments while providing more powerful momentum for sustainable and efficient enterprise development. With a vision to establish a corporate brand image with a forward-thinking outlook for the future, the company entered the hotel industry as a natural choice and important strategic move for further development.
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