Accor to Open 11 Mercure Hotels in Asia during 2009

This year, Accor is to open 11 new Mercure hotels in the Asia Pacific region. The 11 new Mercure hotels triangulate the region from Japan in the North, to Melbourne in the south and Bangalore to the west.

Michael Issenberg – Chairman and Chief Operating Officer Accor Asia Pacific said “The expansion of the Mercure hotel brand within the region at this rate signals the desire of hotel owners seeking improved distribution methods, increased brand recognition and safety of an international management hotel company. We are particularly delighted to be introducing the Mercure Brand to India, which is a key market for the expansion of Accor’s hotel brands in the region.”

Mercure Homestead Residences Bangalore India - located with easy access to IT and business parks, this residence has spacious suites and is located uniquely within a quiet residential street.

Mercure Hotel Sapporo Japan - opening on June 1, 2009 the hotel is located in the heart of the cities nightlife area - Susukino. Minutes from the city’s landmarks the hotel will offer 285 rooms.

Mercure Hotel Chengdu Prime China- located in heart the of Chengdu CBD, surrounded by many high-end office buildings and shopping centres, the hotel features 503 guest rooms and will open in September 2009.

Mercure Hotel Tianyou Chengdu China - opening in late 2009 located in the west side of Chengdu, in the new commercial & entertainment centre. The hotel is only 10 minutes from Chengdu National Hi-tech Development District, 5 minutes from city centre and 25 minutes from airport.

Mercure Hotel Pontianak Indonesia - this 172 room hotel opening in the third quarter of 2009, enjoys a prime location on the main artery and next to the largest shopping mall in Pontianak. Minutes from the airport, the hotel is within close proximity to the central business and government office district.

Mercure Fenix Samui Thailand - Formerly known as Samui Park, is located on lively Lamai Beach. The hotel has 52 rooms and 8 villas, and is expected to join the network in the third quarter of this year after renovations and a rebranding program.

Mercure Hotel Hanoi La Gare Vietnam – Scheduled to open in the third quarter of this year, the hotel will feature 102 rooms and is situated in the heart of Hanoi’s main corporate area and opposite the main train station. The classic façade will be conserved while the full set of modern facilities will be added to the hotel.

Mercure Hotel Hue Gerbera Vietnam - The 107 room Mercure Huê Gerbera will benefit from its prime location on Le Loi Street where breathtaking views of Perfume River, and feature both leisure and extensive conference facilities. The hotel is scheduled to open in the third quarter of this year.

Mercure Hotel Liverpool Australia - Will open in December 2009. It will offer 104 rooms built adjacent to the Liverpool Catholic Club, sharing its restaurants and other facilities including a children’s playground and three swimming pools. The hotel will be connected to a blackwater recycling facility to conserve water.

Mercure Hotel Caroline Springs Australia - The 104-room hotel, due to open in August 2009, will offer premier conference and event venue facilities for Melbourne’s western suburbs. It will offer a 300 seat function and conference centre, catering to corporate conferences, events and private functions.

Mercure Mercure Yarra Valley Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort & Spa Australia - joining the Mercure network on April 1, 2009, the hotel is set amongst the rolling hills and vines of Balgownie Estate.

Accor currently operates 50 Mercure hotels and resorts throughout Asia Pacific.

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