Accor Opens Sofitel in Mumbai

Sofitel has opened its first hotel in India, the Sofitel Mumbai BKC, located in the city’s business district, the Bandra Kurla Complex.

Featuring a contemporary architectural style, the decor has been created by the Franco-Spanish designer Isabelle Miaja who has skillfully combined French inspiration with Indian culture. When designing the hotel, she drew upon references from Indian art, including temples, sculptures, and emblematic monuments, while adding an attractive contemporary touch.

“Overall, the architecture should enable the Sofitel Mumbai to stand out as a successful combination of Indian culture and French style, and with the project nearing completion we have worked with French and Indian artists in order to give the hotel this unique aspect. The most striking feature is a metal elephant weighing several tonnes situated on the terrace of the Jyran restaurant and which ‘walks on water creating a memorable image” said the architect Isabelle Miaja.

Among the six bars and restaurants, the “Pondichéry Café”, specialises in combinations of Indian and French flavours and the “Jyran”, a restaurant featuring a classical Indian decor and proposing traditional North Indian cuisine. “L’Artisan – Épicerie, Pâtisserie, Chocolaterie”, is a perfect place to enjoy chocolate, cooked meats and cheeses just as you would in a typical Parisian cafe. For its part, the ultramodern Bar Diamantaire, gives pride of place to India’s diamond traders. This bar, which features a magnificent design and India’s first wine tower is the perfect place to meet up, whether for business or among friends.

The Sofitel Mumbai BKC also has nine rooms for meetings and other events, in addition to a So SPA and a So FIT fitness centre the hotel also has an open-air swimming pool.

“I am particularly happy to be welcoming this new flagship hotel to our network. The Sofitel Mumbai BKC is a precious asset for the brand both in India and internationally. In addition to its strategic location in the new Mumbai, its architecture and design have ensured that this establishment stands out as one of the city’s most modern projects. Two other projects will shortly be completed, including a Sofitel So” said Robert Gaymer-Jones, CEO of Sofitel Monde.

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