2009 Asia Hotel Industry Summit announced the award list of 2009 for �Top 10 Luxurious Brand Hotel in Asia�, in which The Sofitel Wanda Beijing was named. Moreover, Mr. Ian Alexandre, General Manager of Sofitel Wanda Beijing and Area General Manager Sofitel Wanda Hotels North China was named as one of the �Top 10 Hotel Managers�. These awards further bring recognition to the Softel Wanda Beijing as being one of the best hotels in the city.

Ideally situated in Beijing�s Central Business District, the 27-storey Sofitel Wanda Beijing has 417 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, 4 restaurants, 10 conference rooms, a Grand Ballroom, Health Club, swimming pool, and the luxurious LeSpa. The hotel is ideal for meetings, conferences, and incentive groups as it enjoys easy access to the China International Exhibition Centre, the city subway, major tourist attractions such as the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, and shopping malls. It is only 30 minutes via airport expressway to Beijing Capital International Airport.

Sofitel, World Class Hotels & French Elegance Sofitel is the only French luxury hotel brand with a presence on five continents, in more than 50 countries. Sofitel offers contemporary hotels and resorts adapted to today�s more demanding and more versatile consumers who expect and appreciate beauty, quality and excellence. Whether situated in the heart of a major city like Paris, New York or Bangkok, or nestled away in a country landscape in French Polynesia or Brazil, each Sofitel property offers a genuine experience of the French art de vivre. Discover Sofitel on www.sofitel.com Discover A|Club at Sofitel, the new worldwide Accor loyalty program on www.a-club.com

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