Accor to Open 125-Room Mercure Hotel in Canberra in January 2020

The five-storey, 125-room Mercure Canberra Belconnen is now taking bookings for stays from 22 January 2020.

The new-build hotel, designed by May + Russell Architects, is currently under development at the Canberra Labor Club precinct on Cameron Avenue.

The hotel will adjoin the club’s precinct, accessible via a connecting walkway, allowing guests easy access to all F&B, and entertainment facilities within the club.

Guestrooms will each include a plush bed, desk, Smart TV, Chromecast and complimentary Wi-Fi.

The hotel will feature a gym, laundry facilities, lobby lounge, F&B outlets, event spaces and onsite parking.

Simon McGrath, Accor Pacific’s Chief Operating Officer, said, “We’re delighted to bring the Mercure brand to Belconnen in partnership with Canberra Labor Club ... We are confident that the Mercure hotel will provide much-needed new hotel supply for Canberra and we look forward to welcoming the first guests to Mercure Canberra Belconnen.”

Mercure Canberra Belconnen is located in the town centre of Belconnen, just 8km from the Canberra CBD, a short stroll from Westfield Belconnen, key government offices and within close proximity to the Belconnen business district, Calvary Hospital, University of Canberra, as well as the AIS and GIO Stadium. The hotel is a 20-minute drive from Canberra Airport.

Canberra Labor Club’s Chief Executive, Arthur Roufogalis, said, “We are really excited to be opening Mercure Canberra Belconnen and are confident the hotel will add to the vibrance of the Belconnen district with premium accommodation and a large range of facilities including various cafes and bars both in the hotel and the Canberra Labor Club.”

Mercure Canberra Belconnen is located at 59 Cameron Avenue Belconnen, Canberra 2617.

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