A foyer with a mirrored wall welcomes guests as they enter the suite. Off to one side is a powder room, whose open doorway is reflected in the mirror.
The foyer leads to a spacious sitting room with a large sofa and lounge chair with big, soft cushions which face an entertainment center with surround-sound speakers.
When we arrived, there were fresh fruits on the dining table and a personalized welcome note from the hotel manager, Goran Aleks. Each room of the suite has a balcony, for a total of four, overlooking the swimming pool and Manila Bay.
The bedroom has another large TV with a DVD player on a chest of drawers facing the king-sized bed. I have to say that Sofitel's pillows are the softest I have ever hugged or laid my head on! And, being the pillow hog that I am, I love that they already put out two pillows per person; in other hotels, we usually have to call housekeeping for extra pillows. (Please pardon hubby-dear's backpack there. And see if you can spot my floppy gray bag in the previous photo.)
Except for the space taken up by the powder room, the bathroom is as long as the suite (this is only one end of it). And it's not just a bathroom; it's also a dressing room, with a vanity, closets and another chest of drawers. Needless to say, the bath is a whirlpool bath.
The last room in the suite, which proved to be a boon to my laptop-toting, sleep-challenged Valentine date, is a study with a wide desk and an armchair with a footstool—perfect for reading. There was another personalized letter for us on the desk, this time listing all the services and privileges that come with being on the exclusive Club Sofitel floor, but more on that some other time.
See what's reflecting what at James' Weekend Reflections.
47 comments:
Now that's what I call "roughing" it! Wow! What a weekend you must have had. Great fun, though, heh?
Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend. I look forward to hearing more about your adventure.
Wow, it looks like a beautiful room! I would like to stay there for a few days. They must pamper their guest.
Hilda, thank you for the treat of taking us along. I like your accommodations very much and really enjoy seeing them. Like a mini-vacation for us, too. Glad you and your sweetie could enjoy this for Lunar New Year and Valentine's Day!
-Kim
I bet you felt like a princess!
Love the lamp! Love the rooms. Great photos, always nice to see the bath too. :)
That looks like a very comfortable room. I like the style of it. Thanks for showing all of the shots with reflections. To be honest I'm amazed by all of the reflections that can be ssen in these pictures.
My photo is of an antique store window. The round thing inside is an old fashioned flood light, maybe something from a lighthouse. The reflection is the building from across the street. :)
That was me in my Lucy the Cat suit. :) Sorry I forgot to log my wife off.
Makes on glad to read about your happiness. Provides also hope that there are still wonderful hotels left in the world.
Please have a nice start into the weekend.
Lovely!
i havent been inside any of the rooms in sofitel. ganda pala. i bet it's better now since luma na syang hotel.
i like the spiral pala. hehe.
A very well deserve break! Luxurious it is with all the fancy decors!
very luxurious. I love the reflection shots Ms. Hilda. Thanks for the tour. Glad to know that you had a wonderful Valentine's day and Lunar New Year.
That bed looks sooo inviting!! The whole suite is just gorgeous. I bet it was hard to leave? :)
The reflections in this world are quite exotic! What a gorgeous hotel room of luxury!
It is very Posh Hilda!!! Haven't had the chance to Stay at Sofitel but I've been to Parties there:) Our Graduation Ball was planned to happen there but it was changed to SMX :) I'm happy you and your Hubby had a Wonderful Valentine's Day :D
Steven^^
hi hilds! living the luxury eh?! wow! the hotel did have an overall makeover, talk about pampering, nice interior, the view and all that.
it left me speechless just by looking at it, i guess by now, asking if you're a member,
would be an understatement!
i can see that you n hubby, both had a great and relaxing time! what a super date/ new year it was! ^0^ i'm jealous! ^-^
happy weekend!
Sounds like Queen Hilda and her King enjoyed the lap of luxury! How did they get you to leave the suite - or are you still there?! Did you move the sofa in front of the entry door?!
Totally romantic and luxurious.
Great photos.
So this is what the lap luxury looks like!
Beautiful and inviting. Always fun to be pampered now and again.
Wowee, such luxury!
I'm most impressed by the last photo. A wide desk with a footstool!
So Hilda, what did you do to rate this Sofitel Manila weekend?! :)
I am absolutely impressed and awed! I never had a room like this in my whole life: it's larger than my whole apartment...
Lucky You!
It looks beautiful and full of style and comfort!
Not so many reflecting surfaces at my house, but that is perhaps reflecting on me? :-)
Jealous? Moi?
Wow, ang ganda ng place. Thanks for taking us there. Great shots.
Wow Hilda! That's gorgeous! And the reflection is so elegant! I'm glad you had such a wonderful time!
How romantic! Thank you for sharing with us these delicious accommodations.
Very slick...
Wow! indeed a luxuriously romantic weekend! Happy weekend Hilds...
"La vie est belle!"
Thanks for sharing so elegant moment and pictures! :)
I loveddddd everything there!
Now I can dream about! :)
Hugs
Léia
Wow, Hilda! What a beautiful room and a great way to spend the valentine's weekend :D
Its lovely, Hilda. All the comforts of home without the housekeeping. That right up my ally!
You certainly had a fantastic weekend! And a room full of reflections!
What a fantastic place to stay. I can't imagine ever wanting to leave.
Now that is what I call a great weekend! Lovely place.
«Louis» is deeply grieved that you and your husband had to stay in such low budget accomodations for your holiday. He sincerely hopes that you weren't overly traumatized by the occasion.
;-)
Wow! Fantastic photos :)
This I do...
Wow! What an incredible room. It's bigger than some NY apartments! Beautiful photos, looks like you had a wonderful time. Kathy
Lucky you, Hilda! Beautifuly photographed.
There went your budget. LOL
It is beautiful. More than I had ever seen.
You two really know how to do it up right don't you? I really like the way it's decorated too.
Wow. Excellent shots of the high life. I could live in a place like that.
Reflection unlimited! Good on you, Hilda! Now that's some uptown pampering and downtown luxury. Where do we sign on?
Such luxurious reflections! I really like that last shot!
Wow Hilda - what a fantastic place for a weekend getaway. Ultra chic and modern looking...
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