Celebrating life, diversity and the city’s urban rebirth

*Press Release Embargo May 31, 2017

Grand Mercure Auckland: Celebrating life, diversity and the city’s urban rebirth

Following an extensive $22 million refurbishment, AccorHotels New Zealand are delighted to announce the rebranding of Mercure Auckland to Grand Mercure Auckland, hot off the heels of launching Grand Mercure Wellington last month.

This stunning redevelopment manifests Auckland’s urban rebirth as the city evolves and reflects the life and soul of its bubbling multiculturalism and diversity while enchanting visitors with its intoxicating mix of cosmopolitan life and natural beauty.

The extensive refurbishment completely overhauls the guest journey which begins by stepping through the doors to be received by stunning glass fantails, created by internationally renowned glass artist Luke Jacomb, described as ‘one the world’s most inventive and talented glassmakers.

On street level, a new alfresco social eatery has been added, Custom Lane, which transforms from café to bar as day shifts to night, capturing a sense of the lively Britomart through eclectic street art and creative design elements.

AccorHotels’ Senior Vice President Operations, New Zealand, Fiji and French Polynesia, Gillian Millar said: “Following an extensive transformation and the exciting addition of Custom Lane to tap into Britomart’s social scene, Grand Mercure Auckland redefines the upscale brand in Australasia.”

“We are delighted to announce another Grand Mercure in the region. Grand Mercure is an internationally recognisable brand name in the upscale hotel space, and we saw an opportunity to further leverage the brand’s presence in New Zealand while upscaling our guests’ experience.”

The significant investment has brought to life the hotel’s 207 rooms and suites, carefully designed and decorated to evoke relaxation using harmonious textures and botanic shades. The suites are designed to depict Auckland’s changing urban landscape via their names, such as Devonport and Waihorotiu; the river which ran through what is now the iconic Queen Street.

The cosy library, richly decorated with warm gold tones and leather, invites guests to pick from a selection of some of New Zealand’s finest literature for their reading pleasure.

The hotel’s state of the art yoga studio innovatively allows guests access to ‘Fitness on Demand’ their normal daily routine, emphasising wellbeing and health among the hustle and bustle of life and travel.

The rooftop Vue Restaurant and Attica Bar boasts unobstructed views of Auckland’s skyline and harbour, matched by fine cuisine showcasing New Zealand’s outstanding produce and wines.

Grand Mercure Auckland sits conveniently adjacent to the Britomart precinct nearby thriving Viaduct Harbour, nestled in the heart of Auckland’s CBD and celebrates the lively nature of the City of Sails while providing the haven everyone desires equally.

Grand Mercure Auckland is located at 8 Customs Street, Auckland CBD, New Zealand and joins a network of over 40 Grand Mercure hotels in the Asia-Pacific Region.

Experience the newly rebranded Grand Mercure Auckland from $204.00 per night including breakfast.

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About Grand Mercure

Grand Mercure is an upscale network of hotels and apartments combining rich local traditions with renowned French touches to deliver a fresh perspective on world-class service. Grand Mercure is a cultural touchstone in each destination, capturing guests’ imagination and bringing local stories to life. Operating in Asia Pacific for almost 20 years, the Grand Mercure brand is uniquely adapted to each market, launching Grand Mercure Mei Jue in China and Grand Mercure Maha Cipta in Indonesia, with further expansion planned in Latin America and the Middle East – countries where there is a greater demand for hotels that truly understand the different expectations of their guests and can help guests ‘discover a new authentic’. The Grand Mercure network consists of 45 hotels worldwide with 39 hotels in Asia Pacific. Grand Mercure is a brand of AccorHotels, the world’s leading hotel operator, is present in 95 countries with more than 4,000 hotels and 240,000 employees.

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ABOUT ACCORHOTELS

AccorHotels is a world-leading travel & lifestyle group and digital innovator offering unique experiences in more than 4,000 hotels, resorts and residences, as well as in over 2,600 of the finest private homes around the globe. Benefiting from dual expertise as an investor and operator through its HotelServices and HotelInvest divisions, AccorHotels operates in 95 countries. Its portfolio comprises internationally acclaimed luxury brands including Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel Legend, SO Sofitel, Sofitel, onefinestay, MGallery by Sofitel, Pullman, and Swissôtel; as well as the popular midscale and boutique brands of Novotel, Mercure, Mama Shelter and Adagio; the in-demand economy brands including ibis, ibis Styles, ibis budget and the regional brands Grand Mercure, The Sebel and hotelF1.

With an unmatched collection of brands and rich history spanning close to five decades, AccorHotels, along with its global team of more than 240,000 dedicated women and men, has a purposeful and heartfelt mission: to make every guest Feel Welcome. Guests enjoy access to one of the world’s most rewarding hotel loyalty programs - Le Club AccorHotels.

AccorHotels is active in its local communities and committed to sustainable development and solidarity through PLANET 21, a comprehensive program that brings together employees, guests and partners to drive sustainable growth.

Accor SA is publicly listed with shares trading on the Euronext Paris exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and the OTC marketplace (Code: ACRFY) in the United States.

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