Thanks Goldorak for another great review.
I'm due to return to Sofitel Corniche in early April. I haven't stayed there for a couple of years. Last time I stayed the lounge offered quite a nice light lunch buffet. This isn't mentioned as a lounge offering on my reservation confirmation from the hotel although breakfast, afternoon tea and evening canapés are. Are you able to comment on whether the lounge lunch offering is still available or has been deleted? Check in and check out was part of the lounge offering last time I stayed so that seems to be a disappointing loss of amenity.
I've had excellent experiences at this hotel previously so great to read you had a good experience during your recent stay. Also great value compared to the Sofitel options down the coast in Dubai.