[7][8] In the early 2000s, Sofitel went through a major expansion plan in Asia, targeting beach resorts in Thailand, China and Indonesia.

[11] In 2005, Accor North America decided to apply a joint-venture model on the ownership of 6 of its 11 North-American Sofitel properties to develop new growth opportunities.

The number of hotels was reduced by 50% and a high-end offer around the Sofitel brand inspired by the French Art de vivre was developed.

[clarification needed] Sofitel adopted an asset-light strategy (less ownership in properties) to bring more focus on hotel management and related services.

The 182-room Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom designed by French architect Jean Nouvel (2010);[14] The Grand Amsterdam (2011).

[25][26] This is a non-exhaustive list of notable [27][28][29] Sofitel Hotels & Resorts properties: As a member of the AccorHotels group, Sofitel Hotels & Resorts applies the sustainable development policies set by the group.

[30] In Etterbeek, the honey served by Sofitel is produced on the building's roof by a professional beekeeper.