Accor is expanding its offering around the world at the start of this year. In India, for example, Novotel has just added a second hotel in Mumbai. After the north of the city and the area around the popular Juhu Beach, the business chain has moved on to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Business travellers loyal to the French group could already find an Ibis here. They will now have at their disposal a five-star establishment with 268 rooms and suites, all equipped with a desk, a 43-inch intelligent television and a high-speed Wi-Fi connection.
For a bite to eat on arrival at the hotel or before catching their flight, travellers can choose between a buffet restaurant, the Food Exchange, or a break at the Gourmet Bar, which also has a work area and a private meeting space for informal gatherings. But the Novotel Mumbai International Airport is also designed for larger professional events with its seven meeting rooms. Among these, the Harbour Room, located on the lobby level, has its own private entrance, while the Ballroom, located on the 11th floor, has its own private entrance.e It can accommodate up to 500 people. Also worth noting, on the roof of the 11e The Carmichael Room, on the second floor, is a space for more intimate meetings and events with views over the city.
Glamour reinvented in Panama
Another continent, another atmosphere for more elegant corporate events The Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, in Panama City, boasts 9,880 m² of indoor and outdoor reception space. Its ballroom, which can accommodate up to 200 guests for gala dinners, is extended by a terrace offering a breathtaking view of the city. panoramic ocean views. In addition, there are two conference rooms with a capacity of 80 people and a boardroom, all directly linked to the exterior of this new luxury establishment.
Opened at the beginning of January, the Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo joins this collection of hotels with a rich past, such as the Metropole in Hanoi, The Grand in Amsterdam, the Old Cataract in Aswan and, in South America, the Santa Clara in Cartagena, Colombia. "Sofitel Legend is more than a luxury hotel brandsaid Maud Bailly, CEO of Sofitel. It represents a way of life that embraces the best of the destination's art, culture, history and elegance." .
And what better way to embody the history and elegance of a destination than by reinventing one of those places prized by high society? Located in Casco Viejo, Panama City's historic Unesco-listed district, the Sofitel Legend stands on the site of the former Club Union, the meeting point for the whole of Panama for a long time like Albert Einstein or Elizabeth II before falling into disrepair.
Set on the water's edge in an enclave overlooking the Pacific, the building, now rebuilt from the old structure dating back to 1917, is a credit to its name. original French colonial architectureThis is particularly true of its interiors, where hotel guests are welcomed in a spectacular entrance hall. The construction of the famous canal, originally conceived by Ferdinand de Lesseps at the end of the 19th century, was a long time coming.e century, is evoked, weaving a link between the French art of living and Panamanian heritage, highlighted by contemporary design elements, local works of art and colourful furniture inspired by the country's flora and fauna.
Large terrace, seafront swimming pool, spa, five restaurants including a chic Mediterranean brasserie focusing on seafood and soon a rooftop bar: the Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo revives the glamour of the place offering services in tune with the times. Most of the 159 elegant and spacious rooms, including 35 suites, have balconies. For moments of contemplation overlooking the ocean.
