Accor signs 30 new properties across Asia in June and July 2023

Accor, the region’s leading international hospitality operator, has signed  30 new hotels and resorts across Asia over the last two months under the Group’s  Premium, Midscale & Economy brands.  

Daiwa Resorts (Various locations, Japan) 

Accor has strategically partnered with JHRA to renovate and rebrand the former Daiwa  Resorts portfolio into Grand Mercure and Mercure hotels that will offer uniquely local  experiences. Ranging in location from the northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido to the  southernmost prefecture of Okinawa, the 23 properties are located close to local hidden  gems such as Cape Zampa in Okinawa, Asuka village in Nara, Shiroi Koibito Park in  Hokkaido and Senri Beach in Wakayama. Each property offers a range of room  configurations, restaurants and wellness facilities such as onsen (hot springs), saunas  and swimming pools, with select hotels also offering stunning views of the local  landscape. Renovations of the properties will begin from Q4 2023 and are expected to  be completed by Q2 2024, after which the properties will operate under the Grand 

Mercure and Mercure brands.  

Novotel Living Saigon South (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) 

Accor has further signed and rebranded a property in District 7 of Ho Chi Minh City,  Vietnam’s largest city and business hub. The newly launched Novotel Living Saigon  South is adjacent to ibis Saigon South, and consists of 175 guestrooms and apartments,  a restaurant, bar, gym and sauna. Amenities cater for extended stays and include in  room kitchenettes, meeting rooms, dry cleaning laundry services, and complimentary 

parking. The hotel is located at a short five-minute walk from Saigon Exhibition and  Convention Center and only eight minutes from Crescent Mall, one of the largest  shopping malls in the city, featuring a small lake and expansive walking park. 

Swissôtel Living Jakarta Mega Kuningan (Jakarta, Indonesia) 

Accor in partnership with PT Tokyu Land Indonesia has signed an agreement to open a  new Swissôtel addressed in Jakarta, Indonesia. Set to launch in Q1 2025, Swissôtel Living  Jakarta Mega Kuningan, will become part of Mega Kuningan, a business district with  various integrated mixed-use developments located in the Setiabudi sub-district of South  Jakarta, Indonesia. The 240-key hotel will offer a mix of studio, one and two-bedroom  serviced apartments and will be designed as a compact fusion of Japanese character with  Swiss simplicity, for a warm and personal experience throughout the hotel that promotes  vitality for the body, mind and soul. Its facilities will include a restaurant; health and  fitness center with sauna; outdoor swimming pool; a lush, landscaped garden providing  serene ambience and a spectacular bird’s eye view of the surroundings.  

The hotel is located 30 Km from the Jakarta main airport Soekarno-Hatta, 10 Km from  Halim airport, 9 Km from the Jakarta railway station of Gambir, and 3 Km from the nearest  MRT station.

Left: Swissôtel Living Jakarta Mega Kuningan Right: ibis Styles Goa Vagator 

ibis Styles Goa Vagator (Goa, India) 

The 142-room ibis Styles Goa Vagator, with a scheduled opening on 29th August 2023, is  strategically located on Chapora Fort Road, nestled between ancient forts, North Goa’s  iconic attractions, and popular lounges and cafes, 1 km from Vagator Beach with easy  access to scenic beaches like Anjuna, Mandrem, and North Goa’s best party destination,  Hill Top. The property will feature contemporary rooms with balconies, Wi-Fi, an outdoor  swimming pool and bar, modern gym, in-house restaurant and 24-hour in-room dining.  Its smart meeting rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi and audio facilities.  

Mercure Bhubaneswar (Odisha, India) 

The newly signed Mercure Bhubaneswar is set to open in 2025 in the capital of the eastern  Indian state of Odisha.  

Featuring 98 rooms and suites, guests will enjoy a range of facilities including two food  and beverage outlets, a banquet facility spanning over 300 square meters, a rejuvenating  swimming pool and a state-of-the-art fitness centre.  

The property is being developed by Specbru Hotels Private Limited, part of the Spectrum  Group, which has a diversified interest in real estate, construction, and hospitality  businesses in Odisha, already owning and managing multiple boutique hotels in  Berhampur, Odisha, and a branded beach property in Gopalpur, Odisha. Known as the  “Temple City”, Bhubaneswar is popular among tourists for its 500 temples, many of them  centuries old. 

Mercure Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh, India) 

Mercure Lucknow will open in April 2024, with 110 rooms, an all-day dining restaurant,  lobby and terrace bars, spa and fitness centre, and 900 square meters of banqueting and  meeting facilities. The property will benefit from excellent accessibility, being located on  the Amar Path Road and in close proximity to Ekana International Cricket Stadium,  hospitals, a retail complex, and corporate offices. 

Grand Mercure Agra (Uttar Pradesh, India) 

Scheduled for a grand opening in September 2023, the Grand Mercure Agra will boast 168  meticulously designed rooms, promising a comfortable stay for every guest. This newly  signed property is strategically located at Fatehabad, a mere short drive away from the  iconic Taj Mahal, ensuring a remarkable and memorable stay for guests. The culinary  offerings of the hotel are set to make a lasting impression, encompassing a multi-cuisine,  all-day dining restaurant, an elegant bar for savouring fine spirits, and an alfresco terrace  restaurant. The hotel further offers a meeting space of 300 square meters, equipped with  the latest technology, alongside amenities including a state-of-the-art fitness centre, a  rejuvenating spa, and a swimming pool.  

Accor is focussed on building on the strengths of its flagship brands by ensuring  consistent guest experiences, and revitalizing hotel design, ensuring welcoming  environments and on-trend experiences. Pullman is Accor’s flagship premium brand,  poised to become a culturally inspirational brand with a sustainable mind-set, attracting  business and leisure travellers, as well as meetings & events (MICE). Accor will bolster  Novotel’s positioning as the visionary leader of hospitality to become travellers’ #1  choice in the midscale segment – the destination of choice for business, leisure, and  family moments with a unique social wellness experience. The ibis brand’s leadership as  the world’s #1 economy hotel brand will continue to be the destination of choice for  reliable, quality and comfortable stays, accessible to all. 

“At Accor, we strive to be a preferred partner for hotel owners, driving value and business  performance through our comprehensive expertise and services,” said Garth Simmons,  Chief Executive Officer, Premium, Midscale and Economy Division for Accor in  Asia. “We are proud to offer powerful distribution capabilities and expertise across a range  of functions by our teams spread across Asia to drive exceptional performance. We have  adopted a ‘multi-local’ approach in which we tailor our projects to each destination, with  culturally and locally relevant food and beverage concepts, entertainment, and design  aesthetics to attract local residents as much as travellers and create an authentic  experience. We’re excited to continue our rapid pace of expansion across Asia in the  months to come.”