Macau’s 5-star Sofitel Ponte 16 Graces Storied Waterfront

Jan. 19, 2009 - PRLog -- The hotel is within walking distance of the “Historic Centre of Macau,” a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also close to A Ma Temple, Macau Tower, the Ruins of St. Paul, the ferry terminal and the international airport.

Macau was administered by Portugal for 442 years, first as a trading post and then as a Portuguese territory until its handover to China in 1999. It was the last European territory in Asia.

It is the preferred destination for tourists eager to witness grand baroque churches, balconied colonial mansions, open plazas and Mediterranean-style cafes. For those seeking modern amenities, the Chinese Special Administrative Region also boasts state-of-the-art shopping malls, theme parks, towers and bridges, as well as an assortment of high-end casinos.

Guests at the Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16 have a choice of either panoramic city or river views and each of the 408 opulent rooms boasts a state-of-the-art design. The hotel’s location offers guests a window into the extraordinary cultural heritage of the Chinese territory.

Sofitel Macau General Manager Robert Rippon said the Sofitel Macau at Ponte16 was unique among the former Portuguese enclave’s luxury hotels, because it combines modern style and design with a stunning location.

“Many travelers coming to Macau want to be part of the heritage and character of old Macau, while still seeking the luxury of a contemporary 5-star hotel – and that’s exactly what the Sofitel Macau offers,” said Rippon.

The Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16 is the 22nd Sofitel to open in China, and follows the successful launch of Sofitel Wanda Beijing last year. Sofitel hotels and resorts are located throughout China’s most important commercial and resort destinations, including Shanghai, Nanjing, Beijing, Xiamen, Hangzhou and Xi’an. By the end of 2008, the network will grow to 25 hotels making it one of the fastest growing luxury hotel chains in China.

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For more information contact:
Phyllis Sio
Marketing Communications Manager
Sofitel Macau At Ponte 16
Rua do Visconde Paço de Arcos, Macau SAR
Website: http://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-6480-sofitel-macau-at-pon...