Sofitel Exceeds Expectations on Expedia's Insiders' Select List
DALLAS, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Sofitel Chicago Water Tower received top
recognition on the second annual Insider's Select(TM) list of the world's best
hotels, unveiled this week by Expedia(R). Of the 899 worldwide hotel
properties listed, Sofitel Chicago Water Tower captured the No. 1 spot. Ten
other Sofitel Luxury Hotel properties were also recognized including: Sofitel
New York; Sofitel Los Angeles; Sofitel Minneapolis; Sofitel Montreal; Sofitel
Palais Jamai; Sofitel Strasbourg; Sofitel The Grand Amsterdam; Sofitel Lisboa;
Sofitel Roma; and Sofitel Berlin Schweizerhof.
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"It is an honor to have Sofitel Chicago Water Tower recognized as the
top-rated hotel globally by Expedia and its travelers," said David
O'Shaughnessy, senior vice president Sofitel North and South America. "We are
proud of the rankings of all the Sofitel properties worldwide. It is our first
priority to deliver an exceptional experience to all of our guests by
implementing Sofitel's philosophy - Life is Magnifique. We are grateful to
have their positive feedback, trust and loyalty."
Sofitel Chicago Water Tower boasts a central downtown location, minutes
from the Magnificent Mile, the Museum of Contemporary Art and trendy
boutiques. Designed by world-renowned French architect Jean-Paul Viguier, the
hotel embraces modern design and the rich architectural legacy of Chicago. The
32-floored prism of glass houses 415 rooms, including 33 luxurious suites, and
is recognized as a structural gem among the city's prominent skyline. The Café
des Architects restaurant lends international flavor as a modern French
brasserie, and Le Bar entertains mingling travelers and neighborhood patrons.
The Insiders' Select(TM) list is comprised of the top hotels from among a
selection of nearly 80,000 properties worldwide available on Expedia, the
world's leading online travel company. Using a weighted mathematical formula,
Expedia compiled the list based on its travelers' reviews, a value rating
system and local expertise and insight from hundreds of Expedia employees in
destinations throughout the world.
Among all hotels listed, Sofitel Luxury Hotel properties ranked highest in
their respective locations in Los Angeles, New York, France and Morocco. All
properties that made the list were noted for consistently delivering excellent
service, a great overall experience and a notable value.
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About Sofitel:
Sofitel reinvents French elegance in its hotels throughout the world.
Sofitel is the only French Luxury Hotel brand with a presence on five
continents, in more than 50 countries. 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 on www.sofitel.com.
SOURCE Sofitel
Nicole Hernandez, +1-212-891-0228, nicoleh@lhammond.com, or Jami Coon,
+1-212-891-0205, jamic@lhammond.com, both of LOU HAMMOND & ASSOCIATES for
Sofitel
