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SOFITEL LONDON ST JAMES NAMED FOUR-STAR RATED HOTEL IN FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE'S 2020 STAR AWARDS
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Marie-Paule Nowlis, General Manager of Sofitel London St James commented, “I am so proud of my team, as we together step into a new era for the hotel and receive this accolade for the first time. The four-star rating recognizes the team’s hard work and the exceptional quality of the refurbishment project, reaffirming Sofitel London St James as the home of luxury French elegance in London.”
Sofitel London St James underwent a multi-million pound transformation in 2019 which extended throughout the hotel’s rooms, suites, restaurant, lounge and bar. The property is a flagship hotel for the Sofitel brand and a cornerstone of London’s luxury hotel scene, with the transformation and refurbishment overseen by Pierre-Yves Rochon ensuring it remains one of the most sought-after destinations in the city.
Forbes Travel Guide is recognized for creating the original concept of Five-Star service, and Sofitel London St James is the latest addition to its illustrious annual Star Rating list.
“We have been committed to championing genuine Five-Star service for more than 60 years, and this year’s winners, as always, exemplify the very highest standards in hospitality,” said Filip Boyen, CEO of Forbes Travel Guide.
“It is difficult to earn a Forbes Travel Guide rating, and all our Star-Rated winners have shown how incredibly deserving they are of their accolades by demonstrating sheer dedication in their passion for service. We congratulate them all.”
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About Sofitel London St JamesOriginally opened in 2002, Sofitel London St James sits at the heart of London’s tailoring district, just footsteps from Buckingham Palace, Leicester Square and St James’ Park. Building upon the legacy of the building’s rich heritage as a banking institution, the Accor hotel underwent a £16.5m refurbishment project in 2019 under the creative direction of Pierre-Yves Rochon, renovating the 183 guest rooms with modern, bold interior design and reaffirming Sofitel London St James’s as the home of luxury French elegance in London. In line with the renovation, Chef Anthony Demetre’s successful Mayfair restaurant reopened at the hotel, bringing Wild Honey St James to life alongside the new St James Bar, under the leadership of head chef, Simon Woodrow. Rooms at Sofitel London St James staT froM£399.
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About Forbes Travel Guide:
Forbes Travel Guide is the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas. Our anonymous professional inspectors evaluate based on up to 900 objective standards, with an emphasis on exceptional service, to help discerning travelers select the world’s best luxury experiences. The only way to get a Five-Star, Four-Star or Recommended rating is by earning it through our independent inspection process. For more information about Forbes Travel Guide, please visit ForbesTravelguide.com.
About Sofitel
Sofitel Hotels & Resorts is an ambassador of modern French style, culture and art-de-vivre around the world. Established in 1964, Sofitel is the first international luxury hotel brand to originate from France with over 120 chic and remarkable hotels in the world’s most sought after destinations. Sofitel exudes a refined and understated sense of modern luxury, always blending a touch of French decadence with the very best of the locale. The Sofitel collection includes such notable hotels as Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg, Sofitel London St James, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost, Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema, Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour and Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort. Sofitel is part of Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group offering unique and meaningful experiences in 4,800 hotels, resorts, and residences across 100 countries.
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Press contactsMaud Bichon
PR and Marketing Manager, Sofitel London St James
H3144-SL2@sofitel.com