Hong Kong, April 30th, 2002————— Sofitel Accor Hotels & Resorts is offering an enticing Weekend Invitation worldwide, providing travellers with exceptional rates and value-added benefits for weekends vacations (Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights).  Valid period is until 31st December 2002. The offer is extended to accommodate May bank holidays (May 1st, 2nd, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 20th).
The Sofitel Weekend Invitation, available in key business and leisure destinations around the globe, is unique in that it offers rates quoted daily per room (single or double occupation) in luxury accommodation with daily breakfast.
In the Asia region, the Weekend Invitation is available at the following hotels:
- Sofitel Central Hua Hin - Elegant, colonial-style hotel nestling amidst tropical gardens that overlook 4-mile beach (Tel no.: 66 32 512 021 38)
- Sofitel Silver Plaza Jinan - Located close to the home town of Confucius, the hotel is adjacent to tourist attractions such as Baotu Spring, Daming Lake and One Thousand-Buddha Mountain (Tel no.: 86 531 606 8888)
- Sofitel Metropole Hanoi - Historical French-style landmark, renowned for its friendly staff and excellent cuisine (Tel no.: 84 4 8266 919)
- Sofitel Plaza Saigon - Conveniently situation in the city center, close to Notre-Dame Basilica and the Reunification Palace (Tel: 84 8 824 12 22)
- Sofitel Dalat Palace - Beautiful hotel built in 1922 that maintains its original style and charm. Situated on a sloping hill overlooking the lake and international golf course.(Tel no.: 84 63 82 54 44)
- Sofitel Tokyo - Located in the up and coming Ueno Park area, the hotel is famous for its architecture inspired by traditional Japanese temples and the Tree of Life
(Tel no.: 81 3 5685 7111)

- Sofitel Royal Angkor - Spectacular hotel and spa, the hotel is the closest to the world heritage Angkor Wat Temple complex (Reservations no.: 855 63 964 601)
All rates are exclusive of government taxes and service charge where applicable, and are subject to availability and change.  The package is not valid for prior confirmed reservations involving a different room rate, and does not apply to groups or seminars. In addition, the advantages of the offer cannot be combined with any Exclusive Card or Exclusive Card Business Benefits.
Reservations can be made through travel agents or individual hotels directly, through Sofitel reservation service or through the Accor’s direct on-line reservations service, www.sofitel.com or www.accorhotels.com. GDS code is W.K.D.
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