The collection
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
“French colonial heirloom”
Central
Sofitel Dubai The Palm
“Polynesian beach refuge”
Secluded
Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam
“Canalfront historic sanctuary”
Lively
Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort
“French-Balinese beachfront retreat”
Quiet
Sofitel Singapore Sentosa
“Clifftop tropical showpiece”
Secluded
Hôtel Westminster
“Belle Époque reliquary”
Central
Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opéra
“Haussmannian cinematic landmark”
Central
Sofitel London St James
“Neoclassical French-British glamour”
Central
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
“Sky-high French elegance”
Central
Sofitel Mexico City Reforma
“French chic skyline tower”
Lively
Sofitel New York
“French Art Deco address”
Central
Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese
“Refined garden-edge palazzo”
Central
Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour
“Waterfront French elegance”
Central
Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit
“French Art Deco perch”
Lively
Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach
“Beachfront French elegance”
Lively
Sofitel Paris le Faubourg
“Couture-inspired townhouse retreat”
Central
Sofitel Saigon Plaza
“French-Vietnamese boulevard landmark”
Sofitel Singapore City Centre
“Gilded high-rise sanctuary”
Central
Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square
“Art Deco French salon”
Central
Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences
“Parisian lakeside glamour”
Central
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
“Architectural glass wedge”
Central
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
“Harbourfront French elegance”
Lively
Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade
“Parisian boulevard elegance”
Central
Sofitel Shanghai Hongqiao
“Gilded French business palace”
Central
Sofitel Taihe International Hotel
“Riverside French elegance”
Central
Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.