That it would be closing by July 2024 came in as a big surprise. Sofitel is one of the best hotels and its location in Manila is prime: near BSP, Cultural Center, Navy Club, and near Manila Bay. Sofitel prided itself as one of the best in hotel management, offering plaisir (pleasure) in what is basically a bed and breakfast business.
It offers one of the best buffet in Metro Manila and one of the most expensive too. P3,000++ at Sprial
That it closed could be not be attributed to mismanagement or lack of visitors, occupancy or market conditions
It might have something to do do with its lease to GSIS
