Accor completes its offer worldwide at the beginning of the year. In India, Novotel, for example, has just added a second hotel in Mumbai. After the north of the metropolis and around the famous Juhu beach, the commercial brand has taken the direction of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Business travelers loyal to the French group may already find an Ibis there. Now they will have at their disposal a five-star structure with 268 rooms and suites, all equipped with a desk, 43-inch smart TV and high-speed Wi-Fi.
To eat upon arrival at the hotel or before taking the plane, travelers can choose between a buffet restaurant, the Food Exchange, or a break at the Gourmet Bar, which also features a work area and a private meeting space for informal meetings. together. But so is Novotel Mumbai International Airport cut for large professional events with its seven meeting rooms. Among them, the Porto room, located on the lobby level, has its own private entrance, while its ballroom, located on the 11thAnd floor, can accommodate up to 500 people. Also note, on the roof of 11And floor, the Carmichael Room, a space for more intimate meetings and events overlooking the city.
Glamor reinvented in Panama
Another continent, another atmosphere for most elegant corporate events undoubtedly more refined with the Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, in Panama City, which has an indoor and outdoor reception with an area of 9,880 m². Its ballroom, which can accommodate up to 200 people for gala dinners, is significantly enlarged by a terrace offering a panoramic view of the ocean. In addition, there are two conference rooms with a capacity of 80 people and a meeting room, all directly connected to the exterior of this new luxury property.
Inaugurated at the beginning of January, the Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo has joined this collection of hotels with a rich past such as the Metropole in Hanoi, the Grand in Amsterdam, the Old Cataract in Aswan or, in South America, the Santa Clara from Cartagena, Colombia. “Sofitel Legend is more than a luxury hotel brandand, said Maud Bailly, CEO of Sofitel. It represents a lifestyle that encompasses the best of the art, culture, history and elegance of the destination itself.“.
And what better way to embody the history and elegance of a destination than by reinventing one of these high society favorites? Located in Casco Viejo, the historic district of Panama City classified by Unesco, the Sofitel Legend takes place on the site of the former Club Union, the meeting point for a long time throughout Panama as passing characters like Albert Einstein or Elizabeth II before falling into decay.
Located at the water’s edge in an enclave overlooking the Pacific, the building now reconstructed from the old structure dating back to 1917 honors its original French colonial architecture, especially in its interiors, welcoming hotel guests in a spectacular lobby. The time of the construction of the famous canal, originally designed by Ferdinand de Lesseps at the end of the 19th centuryAnd century, is evoked, weaving a link between the French art of living and Panamanian heritage, highlighted by contemporary design elements, local artwork and colorful furniture inspired by the country’s flora and fauna.
Large terrace, seaside pool, spa, five dining options including an elegant Mediterranean brasserie focused on seafood and soon a rooftop bar: Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo brings the charm of the place back to life offering services adapted to the times. As for the 159 elegant and spacious rooms, including 35 suites, most have balconies. For moments of contemplation facing the ocean.