Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila to close its doors after five decades

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay confirmed that it will close its doors this year after almost five decades of operations.

“[T]he hotel has announced that it will close and cease operations starting July 1, 2024,” the five-star hotel said in a statement sent to PhilSTAR L!fe on Friday, May 10.

“This decision comes as part of our ongoing commitment to providing our guests and colleagues with the best possible experience,” it added.

Sofitel said it will honor engagements and reservations until the end of June.

“We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support and patronage of our stakeholders, employees, and guests who have been instrumental in this long journey,” it said.

Sofitel was built in 1973 and started its operations in 1976.

It’s known for hosting heads of state, celebrities, and global corporations.

Read Sofitel’s full statement below:

Built in the 1973 era and opened without interruption since 1976, the hotel has announced that it will close and cease operations starting July 1, 2024. This decision comes as part of our ongoing commitment to providing our guests and colleagues with the best possible experience. The hotel will honor engagements and reservations until the end of June and close its iconic doors thereafter.

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila had a long legacy as the hotel of choice for almost five decades for heads of states, celebrities and global corporations alike, and it has been home to celebrations and milestones of our beloved patrons and clients. We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support and patronage of our stakeholders, employees, and guests who have been instrumental in this long journey.

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