On May 4th, 2018 Sofitel Kunming provided the ideal China launch-pad for the edgy and innovative Parisian party concept, La Nuit by Sofitel. As the hotel is the city’s first French brand luxury hotel, the star-studded event was an ideal fit for Sofitel Kunming’s second anniversary celebrations.
The exclusive evening of exciting music, design and flavours delighted the 100 invited VIP guests including key opinion leaders. The hotel’s unique helipad made a dramatic setting for the LED dance show that formed part of the pre-party entertainment. The party segued into the adjoining Voyage Bar for a varied programme of pop song and dance, specially choreographed aerial ballet and the sophisticated style of the evening’s DJ star, Mariana Bo. Party-goers were inspired by this Mexican-born sensation with an in-born grasp of the mood of any party occasion, who is well-established as the world’s fourth most successful female DJ. The party continued until late as guests made the most of their magical musical tour and this rare opportunity to party like a Parisian.
“Sofitel has always blended French art-de-vivre and the essence of each destination,” said Jeremy Aniere, Vice President Operations, AccorHotels Greater China. “La Nuit further reinforced Sofitel as a link between the arts, music and tastes of France and China. Since its global launch in 2014 at the Marrakech International Film Festival, La Nuit parties have taken place in a number of key Sofitel properties around the world including Luxembourg, Cannes, Vienna, Budapest, Sydney, Bangkok and Singapore. Sofitel Kunming provided a perfect stage for La Nuit with its dazzling and glamorous venue.”
Black and white - including white roses and peonies - formed the basic theme of the décor for this glamorous evening. Elaborate LED lighting transformed the bar to heighten the visual drama and made it all the more trendy and stylish. Three of the evening’s cocktails – Paris La Nuit, Champs-Élysées and Saint-Germain – were specially designed as part of La Nuit’s party concept. The hotel’s resident mixologist, Gavin Sun, created the hotel’s own signature cocktail entitled Voyage of Discovery inspired by a sailor’s adventurous lifestyle. Original French-style canapés were served throughout the evening.
“After two years the hotel is already well-established as a showcase of French culture happily married with local cultural traditions,” said Andre Erasmus, General Manager of Sofitel Kunming. “Our unique Voyage Bar and the Helipad have already been in high demand for a variety of exciting and innovative events. And we will continue to present unique experiences to delight our guests in this inspiring setting.”
As part of the hotel’s second anniversary celebrations, Sofitel Kunming is rolling out flash sale offers on rooms, F&B and wellness. Guests of Sofitel Kunming will also have a chance to win complimentary round trip air tickets from Kunming to Penang, Sabah, Cebu and Seri Begawan through interactive games at Sofitel Kunming’s social media platforms.