THE 195-ROOM LUXURY HOTEL WILL WELCOME GUESTS FROM 2025

MANILA, THE PHILIPPINES — Accor is expanding its presence in the Philippines with  the signing of Sofitel Cebu City, a 195-room luxury hotel which will debut in 2025. The  hotel joins a pipeline of 17 committed projects across the country which will see an  extensive array of internationally renowned hospitality brands arrive for the first time.  

Sofitel Cebu City will encourage guests to ‘Live the French Way’ with its ‘magnifique’  array of experiences which embrace local culture, showcase the best of gastronomy and  celebrate wellbeing. The hotel’s entertainment amenities will include two restaurants, a  lobby lounge, executive floor lounge and rooftop bar. Business travellers can benefit  from a business centre, fitness centre, swimming pool and spa, while events come to  life in the hotel’s meeting rooms and ballrooms. Situated in the Cebu Business Park, the  hotel will become part of the landmark mixed-use tower designed by SOM, one of the  world’s leading architecture, interior design, engineering, and urban planning firms.

“We are extremely pleased to be expanding our footprint in Cebu with the signing of  Sofitel Cebu City. Our partners’ commitment to a long-term partnership with Accor in  these difficult times demonstrates the trust and the confidence they have in our group,  the popularity of our brands across various segments, our proven track record of  operational excellence and the relationship-driven approach and flexibility towards  owners and investors,” said Garth Simmons, Chief Executive Officer, Accor, Southeast  Asia, Japan and South Korea.  

Jose Soberano III, CEO of Cebu Landmasters, commented “We believe that Cebu is a  destination with enormous potential. Sofitel Cebu City will ensure that we can offer both  corporate and leisure travellers a luxury offering in the central business district of this  prosperous port capital. We are confident that the hotel’s excellent array of  entertainment amenities and business offerings will ensure that Sofitel Cebu City  becomes a hub of hospitality in this key destination. We are very happy and proud that  we can partner with Accor as top and renowned hotel operator for this exciting project. 

We remain confident in the longevity of the tourism industry and its future success as  the world returns to travel following this challenging period.”