Sofitel Hotels & Resorts, celebrated across the globe as an ambassador of modern French art de vivre, announces the opening of Sofitel Haikou.

This newest opening is the 23rd Sofitel hotel to open in the brand’s network across Greater China.

Sofitel Haikou is located in the provincial capital of China’s resort paradise of Hainan Island. Strategically situated in Guomao high-end central business district facing Haikou Bay, Sofitel Haikou is the latest international luxury hotel as the city’s convergence of the authentic island flavor and French artistic glamour.

Sofitel Haikou occupies a 37-story tower that makes up part of The Form mixed use complex. It is well nestled in the city’s core CBD with convenient transportation nearby and direct access to The Form Square shopping mall and high-end office buildings.

The tourist and leisure attractions nearby include bucolic Evergreen Park, the historic Qilou Old Street, Hainan Museum, and Hainan Convention & Exhibition Center. The Haikou High Speed Train East Station is a 15-minute drive from the hotel, while Meilan International Airport is 30 minutes away by car.

Gary Rosen, Chief Executive Officer, Accor Greater China, said: “Sofitel Haikou offers the latest signature features of the Sofitel brand and is the only international luxury hotel in the city rooted in French art de vivre -providing guests a destination with a great deal of opportunities to connect with cultural and lifestyle oriented experiences. With continued development of Hainan Free Trade Zone, the island will continue to realize enormous success. Sofitel Haikou will serve as an important ambassador in supporting the acceleration and development of the city’s business and leisure sectors.”