AccorHotels’ first design hotel in mainland China honoured at 18th China Hotel Golden Horse Awards in Sanya
(Shanghai, April 26, 2018) – Sofitel Hotels & Resorts’ first design hotel in mainland China, Sofitel Foshan was voted ‘Best Creative Design Hotel of China’ at the 18th China Hotel Golden Horse Awards – the ‘Oscars’ of China’s hospitality industry.
Hosted by China Hotel Magazine, Asia Pacific Hotel Association (APHA) and Tourism Research Centre of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASSTRC), the China Hotel Golden Horse Award is one of the highest honors in China's hospitality industry. It recognized outstanding companies and individuals in the China’s hospitality, travel and tourism industry in Greater China. This year’s ceremony was during the 18th China Cultural Tourism Global Forum on March 22 in Sanya on Hainan Island.
Sofitel Foshan’s honor as ‘Best Creative Design Hotel of China’ recognized its “exuberant marriage of French-Chinese culture and design” at the new 62-storey landmark opened last year, towering 236 meters over the furniture city of Shunde.
Eclectic styling is by Hong Kong interior design group Cheng Chung Design (CCD) blends modernity and the city’s rich heritage with stunning interiors inspired by French and Cantonese “Art de Vivre”, including guest rooms in four distinctive themes: modern, post-modern, Neo Chinese and French.
“We are all very proud and honored to be recognized with this prestigious industry award by such an influential travel and hospitality organization,” said Mr. Vincent Yap, Hotel Manager of Sofitel Foshan.
“Sofitel Foshan celebrates Foshan’s free-spirited modernity and confidence, while at the same time honoring the historic French heritage of the Sofitel brand. It offers the perfect blend of the city’s charm with a touch of French and Cantonese “Art de Vivre” for travelers seeking modern refinement and a luxury escape in the historical and cultural city.”
Exuberant design includes a 918 sqm grand ballroom inspired by Napoleon III's Grand Salon Apartment, preserved in a French museum.
The largest and most prestigious accommodation in Sofitel Foshan’s guest room collection is a 550 sqm Imperial Suite furnished in Louis XVI style, complete with an exquisite crown bed carving adding to the palatial fantasy.
At the hotel entrance is a Lingnan-style pond inspired by the Pearl River Delta’s agrarian age with a French fountain.
The Lobby is inspired by lordly Lingnan-style mansions and hotel’s artworks including a striking bamboo installation, elaborately customized by Guangzhou Juyi Design, are brilliant additions to the guest experience.
Meanwhile, the hotel’s signature sky-high restaurant Kwee Zeen, with Foshan’s highest outdoor dining terrace, combines the Sofitel brand’s passion for ‘gastronomie Francaise’ with breathtaking styling.
Chef Hongfei Zhong, Banquet Chef of Sofitel Foshan, has been awarded the Platinum Award of China Master Chef by the China Hotel Golden Horse Award. With more than 20 years of culinary experience, Chef Zhong also holds a Senior Technician Certificate from the Chinese Culinary Association, as well as certificates from the China Shenzhen Cuisine Association of Chefs in addition to other professional certificates. Chef Zhong is in charge of the hotel's Chinese banquet dishes, including the recipes, menus, and presentation. He specializes in Cantonese cuisine and in his banquet dishes applies ingenuity to combine the traditional flavors of Cantonese cuisine with modern culinary |
techniques. His signature dish Steamed Crab Meat and Japanese Dried Scallop with Broth and Isreali Tomato, Snowflake Beef with Garlic, Braised King Prawn with Sauce are favorites of hotel guests and receives rave reviews. With his strong qualifications and experience, Chef Zhong will elevates the banquet dining experience of Sofitel Foshan.
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