Mercure Hotel Opens in Shanghai, China

AccorHotels has expanded its portfolio of hotels in China with the opening of the Mercure Shanghai Royalton, the 8th Mercure hotel to open in Greater China.

Mercure Shanghai Royalton is situated in downtown Shanghai in Hongqiao business and shopping district, just a 20-minute drive from Hongqiao Airport and Hongqiao Railway Station.

Paul Richardson, Chief Operating Officer, AccorHotels Greater China, said, “Shanghai is one of the world’s most exciting destinations, and with central location offering the best accommodation, dining experience and meeting facilities in its segment, with the opening of Mercure Shanghai Royalton we will continue to expand our network in the region.”

Mercure Shanghai Royalton features 239 guest rooms and suites, six meeting rooms accommodating up to 200 people as well as a fully equipped spa and fitness centre.

The hotel also provides a wide range of international and local dining options. The hotel’s Lobby Lounge Bar is fully stocked with a host of international beverage options. Fuji Restaurant offers an authentic Japanese dining experience with ingredients imported from Japan, while the unique, cellar-like ambience of the Grand Bodega Spanish Restaurant offers a wide range of traditional Spanish dishes. R Kitchen, the hotel’s Chinese restaurant, employs some of the best chefs from the local area, cooking up authentic Cantonese and Shanghainese dishes.