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Sofitel Luxury Hotels has announced that it will open a stunning new 405-room hotel in the booming city of Kunming in early 2014. Kunming is the capital of Yunnan province and often referred to as Spring City due to its pleasant climate.
Set to become one of Kunming’s most luxurious hotels, the Sofitel Kunming will feature 405 spacious hotel rooms and suites, three restaurants and two bars, a large pillar-free ballroom and a multi-function room, eight meeting rooms of various sizes, the group’s signature So Spa, a fitness center and an indoor swimming pool. It will also have an executive lounge which is complemented by a fully equipped business center.
Commenting on the strategic location of this first Sofitel property in Yunnan Province, Markland Blaiklock, Senior Vice President of Sofitel Asia Pacific, said, “We look forward to opening this new Sofitel in Kunming, the biggest city of the South West frontier of China and one which is famous for its rich history, culture and tourism. With this additional presence, Sofitel Luxury Hotels will have a total of 27 hotels in Greater China including upcoming projects in Sanya, Haikou and Lianyungang which will come on line in the next three years.”
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