(29 September, 1999) The first Mercure hotel in India has been launched
following the official re-branding of the Guestline Hotel Mumbai to Mercure
Hotel Guestline � Juhu, Mumbai.
| The launch of the Mercure brand in India is a
result of a partnership between Accor and Mahindra & Mahindra.
Accor also manages two other hotels for the Accor Mahindra joint venture
in India: Guestline Hotels in Tirupati and Bangalore, which will also eventually
join the Mercure network after refurbishment.
The Mercure Hotel Guestline - Juhu was launched following an extensive
refurbishment of the hotel, which included investment in |
Hotel Guestline
Tirupati - India
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the upgrade of both the exterior and interior of the hotel including the
public areas, restaurants and lobby. The new stylishly-decorated guest
rooms are complemented by a club lounge for rooms on the Club Floor, a
hi-tech gym and Health Club, swimming pool, alfresco rooftop Italian restaurant,
and quality banquet and meeting facilities.
The hotel is located in a prime position, close to Juhu Beach,
with convenient access to both the city centre and airports.
The Mercure hotel brand is Accor�s largest, with Mercure hotels found
in city centres, key regional locations and resort areas. Each Mercure
has its own style and character and is designed to reflect the essence
of the region in which it operates.
Mercure Guestline Juhu will follow the Mercure tradition of offering
a Grand Vin list, featuring a wide choice of French, Italian and Chilean
wines at the hotel�s restaurant, Ambrosia. Highlighting the local region,
Ambrosia will also display arts and crafts from around India.
Also under the Mercure banner in India is the Mercure Residence Royal
Palms, Mumbai, set to open its doors in 2000. Set in the midst of
a 250 acre golf resort, this brand new serviced apartments is surrounded
by 1,500 acres of greenery, yet only 15 minutes for the international airport.
353 comfortable and stylishly appointed apartments range from studio to
2-3 bedrooms. Residents will have access to the adjoining Emerald Club
House offering restaurant, entertainment and sports facilities.
Mercure is one of the world�s fastest growing international brands.
New Mercure hotels have opened recently in London, Paris, Frankfurt and
Melbourne.
Accor also operates its Sofitel brand in India, with a Sofitel in Ahmedabad
and a Sofitel scheduled to open in Jodhpur in 2000. Accor is currently
actively engaged in investment and management negotiations to extend its
network to 10 hotels within the next 12 months in key destinations such
as Chennai, New Delhi and Bangalore. |
