BANGKOK, 7 July 2006 - To celebrate the "Leonardo da Vinci" exhibition at Florence's Uffizi Gallery, Sofitel, the prestige brand of Accor hotels, is offering a “Leonardo da Vinci VIP" package from 10 July 2006 until 6 January 2007.
Situated right in the heart of Florence city centre, Sofitel Firenze offers a warm welcome to those with a combined passion for art and travel. The package consists of two nights in a superior double room with buffet breakfast and taxes included as well as a book tracing Leonardo da Vinci's works, a welcome drink at the "Il Michelangelo" bar and two VIP passes to fast-track entry to the museum*.
Regarded as the oldest museum in the world and boasting four centuries of history, the famous Uffizi Gallery brings together an incomparable collection of works of art produced by Italy's most famous painters (Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, etc).
Access to the first floor of the building which houses these treasures is restricted to just a few thousand visitors a day. Sofitel therefore invites its guests to join the privileged few by taking full advantage of the pleasure of discovery and following in the footsteps of the master Leonardo da Vinci.
In a former historical palace on the famous Via De Cerretani, Sofitel Firenze occupies an ideal location in the old city, just 5 minutes away on foot from Santa Maria Novella station and fashionable shopping streets. Situated in the San Lorenzo district, 300 metres from the cathedral, the riches of Florence and its Renaissance treasures can be found on the hotel's doorstep.
Since 2005, Sofitel has been promoting the art de vivre à la française by developing partnerships with major cultural institutions as a means of becoming the first choice for travellers with a passion for art and discovery. The partnership with the Uffizi Gallery, whose art collections are internationally renowned, is an opportunity for all visitors to Florence to stay in a charismatic hotel and to receive a VIP pass to visit the famous museum.
• to receive a VIP pass, reservations must be made upon arrival at the hotel, subject to availability.
The "Leonardo da Vinci VIP" package includes:
• Two nights in a double room at Sofitel Firenze with buffet breakfast, taxes and a welcome drink for two included.
• An illustrated book paying homage to the genius of Leonardo da Vinci.
• Two VIP museum passes with no waiting time*.
"Leonardo da Vinci VIP" package from €477 for two people
Room available until 4 p.m. on the day of departure.
This offer is available from 10 July 2006 until 6 January 2007, subject to availability.
It cannot be combined with other promotions or offers. Cancellations or changes can be made up to 6 p.m. (hotel local time) three days prior to the arrival date. After this time, customers will be charged one night's accommodation.
Uffizi Gallery is open every day except Monday, from 8.15 a.m. to 7 p.m.
To book at stay at Sofitel hotels or resorts, contact the reservation centre on: call centres in Indonesia 0807 1 777 777 (local call cost) and Bangkok (02) 237 6064. Or toll free in Hong Kong 800 962 509, Beijing 1 0800 610 0171, Shanghai & Guangzhou 1 0800 261 0171, Japan 00531 61 6353, Singapore 800 6161 367, Malaysia 1800 802 578. Philippines 1800 16 11 0068 and South Korea 0079 8611 1288. If calling from countries other than those listed tel (61-2) 8584 8666.
or email: sofitel.firenze@accor-hotels.it, or book via travel agencies quoting the reservation code PK2 or book via www.sofitel.com.
