Have A "Chic Picnic" In The Park This Summer With Sofitel Hotels
Free night's stay with new Sofitel package
Paris (PRWEB) May 15, 2009 -- Are you passing through Cairo to visit the Pyramids? Spending a weekend with friends in London? Going on a romantic jaunt in Rome? Or stopping off in New York with the family this summer? Throughout the summer, Sofitel Luxury Hotels are offering guests a 'Chic Picnic' package, providing a chance to explore their chosen city and take in the sights, before settling down to enjoy a sumptuous picnic of local delicacies prepared by the hotel chef. Guests who book early will receive the added benefit of a free nights stay.
Sofitel hotels are located in some of the world's most charming and picturesque cities, each with plenty to explore. From Santa Monica beach (Los Angeles), Central Park (New York), the Tuileries gardens (Paris), and the famous canals of Amsterdam, Sofitel hotels are located near some of the world's most idyllic picnic spots. The following pages offer picnic ideas in cities around the globe.
True to Sofitel's reputation for great hospitality, the picnic baskets will be personalised to each city and can be tailored accordingly to guest's specific tastes and needs. In addition, the basket will contain many tempting gastronomic delights that are traditionally found in French kitchens.
The Chic Picnic Package is available June 1 - August 31, 2009, requires a three-night minimum stay and includes:
- Luxury accommodation
- Guaranteed late check-out
- A delicious picnic basket to enjoy during the stay
For all bookings made before July 5, 2009, Sofitel will offer one free night's accommodation for all four-night stays, or two free nights' accommodation for all eight-night stays.
For more information: www.sofitel-chicpicnic.com
At each hotel the staff is on- hand to recommend the perfect spots for guests to enjoy their picnics. For example:
Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg
Guests can relax among the biggest and oldest formal gardens in Paris at the famous Jardin des Tuileries; immerse themselves in the atmosphere of a Parisian hotspot along the banks of the Seine; or take in the beautiful monuments and museums at the Esplanade des Invalides, and enjoy their picnic on the lawns.
Sofitel Paris Le Scribe
In the surrounding neighborhood of Sofitel Paris le Scribe, guests can take their picnics onto the banks of the Ile Saint-Louis and take in the wonderful views over the city; unwind on the lawns of Champs de Mars at the foot of the Eiffel Tower; or engross themselves in the lively atmosphere of the Esplanade du Trocadéro.
Sofitel London St James
In the heart of the city, set amongst some of London's greatest attractions Sofitel St James provides the perfect location from which to explore London. Guests can enjoy their picnic in any one of the nearby Royal parks: Green Park, St James Park, Kensington Gardens or Hyde Park.
Sofitel New York
With world-renowned Central Park at the heart of Manhattan; Bryant Park just one block from Times Square and the very relaxing Riverside Park with spectacular views of the Hudson River, Sofitel New York offers a variety of venues for guests to enjoy their picnic.
Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
In Chicago, guests can venture to one of the most visited places in the country, the Glencoe botanical gardens offering an incredible variety of plants; the 30-acre Millennium Park with the Pritzker Pavilion at its center, or Grant Park along the famous Michigan Avenue, on the edge of Lake Michigan.
Sofitel Los Angeles
Los Angeles is home to Griffith Park, the largest urban park in North America, with more than 3,500 acres of beautiful gardens for guests to explore. Guests may also enjoy their picnics on the famous Santa Monica beach to the west of the city; or at the Hollywood Bowl, the ideal spot to spend an evening enjoying a concert under the stars.
Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah
For guests at the Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah, picnic baskets can be taken to any number of the area's main attractions, including the Pyramids or the Citadel; Azhar park in the city center with its many relaxing fountains; or for golf fans, Katameya Heights has a unique course.
Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade
The elegant formal park Eduardo VII, extending from the Avenue da Liberade, offers an excellent panoramic view of the city. To the west of the city, Parc das Nações, features a vast river area with a shopping center and leisure complex. Alternatively guests can take their picnic baskets to Belém gardens, adjoining the famous bridge of the same name.
Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese
Villa Ada Park, one of the city's biggest parks or the Villa Borghese Gardens, planted with roses, yuccas, irises and anemones both provide a charming setting for a Sofitel chic picnic. Guests may also want to enjoy the fantastic views of the capital from the Gianicolo, a green balcony looking over the city.
Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
Guests at Sofitel Munich Bayerpost can visit the most beautiful castle in the region, Nymphenburger Schlosspark, with its park and botanical garden for the perfect picnic spot. The very central 920-acre Englischer Garten and the famous Starnberger See, a lake just 12 miles southwest of Munich, also provide ideal spots for guests to enjoy the sights of Munich whilst sampling their very own selection of local German foods.
Sofitel Berlin Gendarmenmarkt
In Berlin, the most popular spots for guests to enjoy their picnic include: Tiergarten Park in the heart of the city, with areas devoted to different animals; Sanssouci Castle, surrounded by a huge park which is located in the small town of Potsdam to the southwest of Berlin; and Grober Wannsee, a large lake to the west of the city.
Sofitel Brussels Le Louise
Parc Royal, only 20 minutes from the hotel, is ideal for discovering some of Brussels' tourist highlights, including Petit Salon, Rue Royale and Palais Royal. Another picnic option is Bois de Cambre, a peaceful, 300-acres wilderness perfect for couples looking to retreat from the crowds of the city. Finally, guests can enjoy the Grand Place, known all over the world for its ornateness and listed on the UNESCO world heritage list.
Sofitel Amsterdam The Grand
Located at the heart of the city, guests of Sofitel Amsterdam The Grand are just minutes away from the highly popular Vondelpark with an open-air theatre or the Centrum de Roos, a rose garden containing 70 different varieties of rose. Guests can also visit Durgerdam, a small, picturesque village just four miles to the east of the city. For a more unusual setting, guests can hire a private boat for a picnic on the canals.
This offer is valid June 1 - August 31, 2009
Information, Conditions & Bookings: www.sofitel-chicpicnic.com
Photo caption: example of a basket as part of the Sofitel Chic Picnic offer (non-binding)
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