When I had to travel to Auckland for work last November, I had initially wanted to stay at the Hilton Auckland since it was closest to where the meetings were going to take place. However, since Accor was running a 40% sale with complimentary breakfast then, I've decided to stay at the Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour instead - only a 15 minute walk to the Hilton Auckland - and I am glad I made that decision!
Read MoreWhen I wrote about the official opening of the Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa a couple of months ago, I have been meaning to go there. I received an email today notifying me that Le Club AccorHotels (15% off for Accor Plus) members will receive 10% off the room rates at this beautiful property and more importantly, they will also receive a DAILY room credit of S$150. All you have to do is to book between now and 31 March 2016 for stays up to 30 June 2016.
Read MoreBali remains to be one of my favourite beach destinations in the region. I love the resorts in Nusa Dua, the people, the food and more importantly, that sense of calm right from the moment you step out of the airport. While I absolutely love the Conrad Bali, I have decided to stray away from checking myself in to the same property three years in a row and so I have decided on the Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort where I checked out the highly-acclaimed Sunday Brunch previously.
Read MoreThe Sofitel So Bangkok has just officially unveiled the Bûche de Noël of 2015 for the Christmas period ahead. This Christmas log cake will also be representing the hotel in the global Sofitel Bûche de Noël contest which is staged every year for pastry chefs in Sofitel hotels to indulge in some friendly competition.
Read MoreSingapore has just gotten her second Sofitel officially - the Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa. Located in Sentosa, one of Asia's most famous leisure destinations, Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa translates the beautiful surrounding nature into the bold and elegant design style that brings Sofitel’s art de vivre to life.
Read MoreThe new head culinary designer of Sofitel So Singapore's gastro-bar dining concept restaurant, Xperience will combine his passion for French cuisine and precision cooking techniques to the hotel's culinary efforts. Chef Trevor will be introducing a special four-course Christmas Eve dinner (from S$88++ per person) which will feature rustic Christmas dishes with a twist of modern European presentation styles.
Read MoreIf you happen to be in Bangkok and you're looking to be charmed away in the evening, be sure to drop by the Park Society Terrace (in Sofitel So Bangkok) every Saturday evening from 8:00PM to 11:00PM to let jazz chanteuse Athalie de Koning and her crew, Jazziam make your Saturday nights a lot more romantic.
Read MoreListen up all chocolate lovers! Chocolab at the beautiful Sofitel So Bangkok has recently revealed her first designer series under the "I SO BK" collection. Specially designed by the Bangkok-based fashion label Tawn C., the 17 special chocolate bon bons incorporate modern elegance into this tasty treat.
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