Originally Posted by
SteamyUncle
Sofitels in China are, in my humble experience, usually managed as Crowne Plazas...
IC, Conrad or WA level Sofitels are extremely hard to find. I would love for somebody to prove my wrong as I love Sofitel about everywhere else in the world

Well, it seems the duty manager himself at least knows how it should be done - it just hasn't reached all level of staff yet. I did have a most wonderful experience in the Hanoi Metropole, so that'll be my only Sofitel comparison. That said I'm looking forward to my stay in Chongqing and certainly report back