Sofitel London Heathrow Launches Executive Lounge Access for Priority Pass Members
Sofitel London Heathrow, the airports’ only premium hotel directly connected to Terminal 5, has partnered with Collinson Group, owners of Priority Pass, to offer Priority Pass members access to its exclusive Club Millésime lounge.
Effective immediately, Priority Pass members will be able to enjoy all the benefits of the luxurious executive lounge whether travelling to or from Heathrow’s Terminal 5, including a delicious continental breakfast selection, complimentary snacks, spa treatments*, fine wines and canapés, all in a tranquil setting, providing an ideal environment for business and leisure guests to work or relax.
James Berry, General Manager at Sofitel London Heathrow, commented: “We are delighted to be able to offer Priority Pass members’ access to our Club Millésime. We are constantly looking at ways to expand our reach as we continue to grow our business and Priority Pass gives us access to our core market of frequent flyers using the hotel as a convenient base whilst travelling. It therefore made sense to partner with one of the most recognised brands in executive travel.”
James continued: “Club Millésime offers a blend of comfortable seating and casual dining areas set in a chic private lounge. Situated on the ground floor offering a quiet, relaxed and exclusive setting, the lounge is extremely popular with our guests, renowned for its welcome additional benefits and its calm and luxurious offer. I’m sure that Priority Pass members will find it a very welcome addition to the programme and we’re delighted to have welcomed our first guests.”
Errol McGlothan, General Manager, Collinson Group, EMEA, commented: “We are always looking to broaden the offer for our Priority Pass members and Club Millésime is a great fit to our existing portfolio. We only work with best in class establishments and Club Millésime is no exception to that. It is already proving well used by members and I’m delighted to have it as part of our offer.”
Sofitel London Heathrow is directly connected to London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 by a covered walkway and just 5 minutes’ drive from both the M25 and the M4. The hotel features 605 spacious guest rooms including 27 suites and extensive conference and events space - including a purpose built auditorium - accommodating up to 1,300 delegates in its largest function room.
The hotel has three restaurants; 3 AA rosette winning La Belle Epoque, which sits alongside the Champagne Bar, Vivre, which boasts one rosette and offers a hot wok, deli, grill and pizzas and the Tea 5 Salon serving traditional afternoon tea seven days a week. Guests can also enjoy Sphere Bar & Lounge and a 24-hour gym and luxurious day Spa featuring five treatment rooms, steam, sauna and high tech Vitality pool.
With the hotel’s direct link to London on the Heathrow Express taking just 21 minutes to London’s Paddington Station, guests can connect to the capital efficiently. Furthermore, the hotel has excellent road links; with a prime location just 5 minutes’ drive from both the M25 and the M4 corridor, guests can easily connect with much of the UK.
Additional services at the hotel include Park & Fly packages offering up to 15 days parking, 24-hour concierge, 24-hour room service, dry-cleaning and same day laundry.
The Sofitel Heathrow is managed and operated by The Arora Group under a franchise agreement with Accor Hotels.
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*Spa treatments are subject to payment
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Notes to Editors
The Arora Group
The Arora Group is a successful UK-focused private group of companies, which leverages synergies across its specialist property, construction and hotel divisions to its strategic advantage. Since 1999, the Group has built its standing through meticulously managing projects from inception to delivery and beyond. Today, it owns and manages a diverse portfolio of flagship assets across the nation’s key business locations, partnering with some of the world’s most recognised brands to deliver consistently high service levels and sustainable growth. For more information please visit www.thearoragroup.com. @AroraHotels
Priority Pass
Launched in 1992, Priority Pass provides frequent travelers with airport lounge access irrespective of their class of travel or airline. Recognised as a premium brand with 900+ airport lounges in its program, Priority Pass drives customer acquisition, improves retention and creates brand differentiation for blue-chip corporates and clients. It offers innovative technology including smartphone apps and Digital Membership Cards which deliver ideal customer experience and robust client accountability.
Priority Pass is a Collinson Group company. Collinson Group is a global leader in influencing customer behaviour to drive revenue and value for its clients. It offers a unique blend of industry and sector specialists who together provide market-leading experience in delivering products and services across four core capabilities: Loyalty, Lifestyle Benefits, Insurance, and Assistance. Collinson Group has 25 years’ experience, with 26 global locations, servicing over 800 clients in 170 countries, employing 2,000 staff, and managing over 20 million end customers.
For more details please visit www.prioritypass.com
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