Launch of Pullman Hotels
THE LAUNCH OF PULLMAN HOTELS & RESORTS – A COLLECTION OF UPSCALE PROPERTIES WITH AMBITIOUS EXPANSION PLANS WORLDWIDE.
Accor Hospitality is delighted to announce its latest upscale brand, Pullman – totally designed with the business traveller in mind - to the growing Accor network. The properties are a group of unique upscale hotels that specialise in creating a seamless and relaxing experience for those travelling on business.
The hotels offer 24-hour staff availability and state-of-the-art technology including wireless internet access. Public areas such as bars, restaurants and lounges can be used as meeting spaces, creating an atmosphere reflecting the specified business requirements. Pullman hotels offer guests a professional and refreshing environment - whilst remaining connected to the home and office.
Pullman is re-defining the meaning of business accommodation creating refreshing spaces that induce calm, allowing guests to forget the stresses associated with business travel.
AN OUTWARD-LOOKING HOTEL FOR PEOPLE AND PLACES
Quality is the top priority
o Rooms designed for maximum relaxation – Pullman Room
o Attentive staff and service
o Tailored services to business travel available 24 hours a day
o Dining to suit any taste at any pace
Connectivity
o Wireless networks in public areas and rooms
o High-speed internet connection in all rooms
o LCD screens with connection for MP3 players, laptops, DVD players
o Webcams available upon request in all hotels
Unique meeting spaces
o Comfortable and modular areas for any type of event
o Newly upgraded meeting rooms with state-of-the-art technology
o A dedicated Event Manager and AV team for every event
o The appointed event team ensures a seamless meeting from start to finish
Open concept public areas
o Open concept in all public areas
o State-of-the-art technology allowing guests to stay connected
o Unique restaurant design integrating the bar and restaurant area
o Seasonal special events
GROWING NETWORK
In 2008, the Pullman network will include 45 hotels available in 23 countries across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. By 2015, the Pullman network will comprise 300 hotels internationally.
The first new-build Pullman was soft launched in Bangkok, Thailand, ahead of the brand’s worldwide launch on December 5, 2007 – when the hotels below, following the completion of their renovation and implementation of the Pullman 25 point promise, will join the Pullman brand, some of which were former Sofitel Hotels.
FRANCE:
Pullman Paris Rive Gauche - the former Sofitel Paris Porte De Sèvres
Pullman Paris La Défense - the former Sofitel Paris La Défense Grande Arche
Pullman Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle - the former Sofitel Paris Roissy CDG
Pullman Versailles Château - the former Sofitel Versailles
Pullman Marseille Provence - the former Sofitel Marseille Airport
Pullman Marseille Palm Beach - the former Sofitel Marseille Palm Beach
Pullman Toulouse Airport - the former Sofitel Toulouse Airport
GERMANY:
Pullman Cologne Congress - the former Sofitel Kongress
Pullman Dortmund - the former Mercure Dortmund An Den Westfalenh
BELGIUM:
Pullman Brussels Airport - the former Sofitel Brussels Airport
THAILAND:
Pullman Bangkok King Power - new build
BRASIL:
Pullman Sao Paulo, Ibirapuera - the former Grand Hotel Sao Paulo Ibirapuera
More locations soon to be announced.
Changes to the GDS will go live on the 5 December 2007. All current contracts for these hotels will be honored for 2007 pricing and for any pricing quoted for 2008 RFPs.
All hotels will change with immediate effect on the 5 December to the names detailed above – and will be featured on the new Pullman website www.pullmanhotels.com
For GDS bookings Pullman will be featured under the Accor Rate Access Code RT.
On www.Accorhotels.com
Or under the individual Pullman website as detailed above.
If you have any queries please contact:
Stephen Fitz-Costa
Director of Sales – Business Travel
Accor Hospitality
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8237 7446
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8237 7444
Email: steve.fitzcosta@accor.com