The Sofitel celebrates its Diamond Jubilee Anniversary and Lobby renovation

susan June 4, 2024

The Sofitel’s Diamond Jubilee Anniversary Party took place on Monday, June 3, 2024. City officials, Sofitel officers, patrons and guests attended the opening of the renovated lobby, Liberté lounge and restaurant as well as a celebration of its 60th anniversary!

Below is a pictorial of the event

This musical quartet kicked of the celebration!

2. Maud Bailly, CEO of Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems, and Pierre Jotterand, General Manager of Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square and Sofitel group officials invited guests to celebrate the joyous occasion of the lobby unveiling as well as its 60th anniversary!

2. General Manager Pierre Jotterand and his colleague Audrey De Souza paused for a photo after the lobby unveiling,

3. Patrons enjoyed Cocktails, Bites, Entertainment, Live Art and much more. Brenda Hillegas, Penny Gsell, Nick Greeby and Elle Alva attended the event

4. Guests included Jess Krize, Tracy Jonella and Pennie Oliver

5. Lauren and Hunter Voight

6. Sofitel Director of Sales & Marketing Anthony Geistwite chatted with Lauren Curtolo,

7. Anthony Geistwite , Jasmine Armstrong and Pierre Jotterand, were so happy to see the ever-popular former Philadelphia City Representative Sheila Hess attend the celebration!

8. Vanessa Smith offered Chris Miner, Sean Carrington and Tunc Altiparmak a glass of champagne!

9. Pommery Champagne was poured to a ”fare the well” during the event. Vranken Pommery Brand Ambassador Gwenhael Didrick poured a glass for Justin Archibald!

10. The beautiful Fidan Alizada gets invited to the best events!

11. Award-winning journalist, Ernest Owens and Philadelphia’s 2026 Director, Michael Newmuis chatted with Patty Jackson of WDAS FM at Sofitel Hotel’s Diamond Jubilee event