The Hotel Sofitel

45 West 44th Street

New York, New York 10036

Located at 45 West 44th Street in the heart of Manhattan, the Hotel Sofitel is surrounded by many prominent neighbors including the New York Bar Association, the Harvard Club and the New York Yacht Club. Opening in the summer of 2000, the luxurious Sofitel magnificently blends Parisian style with that of the Big Apple. This 280,000 square foot building boasts an opulent 30-story curved glass tower that is adorned with two 20-story wings on both sides. The lobby is outfitted with cozy tête-à-tête areas while a circular grand staircase acts as the lobby's centerpiece. The lobby also houses a boutique that offers guests lavish French-made products such as lotions, soaps and other gifts. The Hotel Sofitel is a four-and-a-half star hotel that is ideal for both pleasure and business travelers. For those who are looking for top-of-the-line accommodations mixed with excellent amenities and services, the Hotel Sofitel is the definite place to stay.

High-Class Accommodations

The Hotel Sofitel boasts 345 guest rooms, 53 Executive Suites and two Presidential Suites. Five of the Executive Suites feature a terrace that is an ultimate place to unwind with a cocktail after a day of sight seeing or business meetings or enjoy breakfast. The Manhattan skyline provides a breathtaking view. The Presidential Suites have their own office in addition to the bedroom and living area. All of the rooms and suites are beautifully decorated. Earthy tones cover the walls in the premier rooms and half of the suites. Rich chocolate and gold paint adorn the rest of the suites. Black and white photos of New York's most recognizable areas hang from the guest room walls. The suites offer guests deluxe and spacious living accommodations during their stay in New York. The bedrooms are furnished with a remote controlled color television with pay-per-view and on command movies (Internet access may be gained through Web TV), slipper chair, footstool and bedroom furniture. A wall unit equipped with bar ware and wine glasses is located in the living area in addition to a sofa and credenza with a refrigerator.

Abundant Luxuries

The Hotel Sofitel provides their guests with superb amenities, even by Manhattan's standards. Business travelers will be pleased to discover that whether they are staying in a suite or a guestroom, they will have either a built-in or free-standing working desk at their disposal. For those who are lost without their computer, travelers may choose between two dataports. One is located on the side of a dual-line desk telephone and the other may be accessed through a system that is compatible with specific computers. The second option offers high-speed Internet access that is provided by a Web browser. The telephones are also equipped with voicemail. The suite bathrooms are outfitted with a marble tub that is perfect for soaking in as well as a radio and a separate shower. Lavish French bath products and plush robes await bathers. Each room is individually climate controlled and valuables may be stored in the in-room safe. Other in-room amenities include hair dryer, iron, ironing board, CD player and make-up mirror. Handicap accessible rooms are available upon request as are baby cribs. Children ages 16 years and under stay at Hotel Sofitel free of charge. Pets are permitted.

Out of This World Service

The extremely professional, multi-lingual staff at the Hotel Sofitel pride themselves on providing their guests with excellent, courteous service. The lobby desk is manned 24-hours a day. The hotel concierge will be happy to arrange transportation and dining reservations. Turn-down service is a unique procedure with a bottle of Evian water left behind in every room. Other first-rate services include express check in/out, valet service, currency exchange, maid service, luggage storage, laundry service and 24-hour room service. Workout buffs will be happy to discover that they can conveniently stick to their exercise routines by taking advantage of the hotel's fitness facility. The hotel also has abundant meeting and banquet space including the 2,500 square foot Grand Ballroom. There are a total of seven meeting rooms, one of which is equipped with state-of-the-art videoconferencing equipment. The Hotel Sofitel is also home to Gaby, a French brasserie and piano bar. A unique mural playing on the Paris-New York theme graces the ceiling.

Location

The Hotel Sofitel is located at 45 West 44th Street in the heart of Manhattan. This luxury hotel is conveniently near many of New York City's most popular destinations including MTV's studio in Times Square, Central and Bryant Parks, Rockefeller Center and the lights of Broadway.