Sofitel London Heathrow, linked to London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 (T5) by a bridge, is the world’s largest, luxury airport, meetings and events venues. It also features the largest onsite, undercover parking facilities in the area, which is located just 21 minutes from central London via the Heathrow Express.
The concept architect of the hotel is Stephen Williams and the interiors have been designed by KCA International’s Khuan Chew, who drew inspiration for her work from the concept of a ‘gateway to the world’ and has presented themes of countries and continents throughout the hotel.
The center of the entrance lobby has a water fountain center piece commissioned from RHS Chelsea winner, David Harber. The hotel’s 165 square meter Imperial Suite feature the first Swarovski crystal bathrooms that are seen in European hotels
Sofitel also features a wide range of food and beverage options under the guidance of Albert Roux. Brasserie Roux brings French flavors to Heathrow. Tea 5 is an additional feature to Sofitel, which is a tea salon featuring its own Tea Master and signature delicacies. The Icelandic blue Sphere Bar is an informal gathering area and the Library Bar is known to serve signature cocktails that have been taken from the most visited bars in London.
Sofitel London Heathrow also features ‘couture meetings’ facilities, which is a new concept introduced in the UK. The hotel contains 45 individually designed meeting rooms, with a maximum capacity of 1700 in the 1309 square meters Arora Suite, along with a tiered theatre seating 117, and three high-tech boardrooms with a choice of a private dining room or a Chef’s table in Brasserie Roux. ‘Couture meetings’ also includes the newest conference dining experience in ‘Vivre – l’expérience des saveurs’.
The Spa at Sofitel London Heathrow provides natural treatments using ESPA products. The Spa also hosts various other programs that include a specially formulated ‘Bodyclock’ program.
This tribute of being the Best Hotel in the world was given to the hotel was as a part of the recent USA Business Traveler Magazine Hotel Awards 2009.
