Sofitel Macau at 16 Ponte

I redeemed one of my 2-free-nite-stay from my Accor Advantage membership here, @Sofitel Macau. Sofitel is one among many hotels under Accor which is known for its luxury and elegance. It’s true anyway. After 15mins drive from Macau ferry terminal (it was supposed to be within 15mins interval, however we waited pretty long for the shuttle bus, almost 25mins), we were welcomed in a medium-size lobby. None of its outlook pronounces casino (no fancy light and no big statue of whatever, but there is a 16 Ponte casino in adjacent which is not part of Sofitel).

The toiletries

Instead, on right side, it was a small port with lots of small boats/ferries berthed. This pictorial view reminded me of small fishing village that I often saw on the postcard (Sofitel indeed has this view on its postcard). The outer building isn’t eye-catching however the ornament inside the lobby made me wow-ed. I thought, was my 15mins bus ride transported me to France instead of Macau? Sofitel is indeed a hotel originated from France and its influence shows everywhere around the hotel, from the room interior to the breakfast menu.

I was upgraded to the Premium floor (with free wifi provided) with its own reception floor. That was good since the check-in/check-out in the lobby was pretty slow (I waited for 15mins just to get my room keys). A questionnaire that was sent to me few days prior my arrival (it’s a complete set of question, asking my preference for this and that, to ensure my satisfying stay here) surely didn’t prepare me for this. The room is big, plush bed and pillows, thick carpet with ornament and lighting in maroon. It gave off the romantic yet elegance ambiance, not to mention the not-too-sweet room perfume (but I hate the hotel corridor perfume…way too strong for my taste). Like any other 5stars hotel, it’s complete with coffee/tea maker with the finesse selection of tea bags, fridge, iron and its table, hairdryer, bose ipod dock, did I miss something? Ah…the snack/compliments on the mini bar are free as well (yum yum…nice).

The bathroom, separated from the room with a clear glass (with automatic curtain) has its own flat tv installed right in front of the bathtub (hmmm…my hubby surely loved this). Beside the shower and toilet, the bathroom is equipped with first class amenities (I got Hermes toiletries set yay…). One thing that I’ve never seen at elsewhere is the pillow menu…yes…it’s a menu where we can choose our pillow, whether it’s a buckwheat pillow or goose feather pillow or etc. They even provided us with pillow for the bathtub. My sleep that nite was sure the best one.

The pillow menu

The hotel has a pool (but like any other Accor hotels, it’s small), Jacuzzi, sauna and spa as well. I couldn’t complaint bout the nice breakfast buffet that we had. Even though Sofitel only provides shuttle to and fro the ferry terminal, airport and border gate, it was still our best nite.

Receiving a simple and small gift sure felt nice

It’s good to be pampered once in a while, isn’t it?