Across all segments and categories, Accor is opening the doors to an impressive collection of exciting new hospitality options across its spectrum of 40+ hospitality brands around the world. The following is a glimpse into what Accor has in store for 2024.
Pullman Taizhou Xianju is surrounded by the lush, natural beauty of Xianju County in Zhejiang Province, China. The new hotel will be ideal for families, tourists, and business travelers, with 300+ guestrooms, a ballroom, seven event rooms, two restaurants, a lobby bar and a kids’ zone. With quick access to the new Xianju High Speed Railway Station, travelers will find swift connections to Hangzhou or Shanghai.
Mövenpick Wroclaw, Poland will be the first Mövenpick property in Poland. The grand heritage hotel (from 1903) is one of the first places passengers catch a glimpse of when exiting the Main Railway Station and setting out to discover the city. The revitalized Mövenpick Wroclaw will feature 180 guest rooms and suites and will certainly be one of the brightest openings for Accor in Eastern Europe this year.
Mövenpick Hotel Jakarta City Centre is just moments from major landmarks, including the Merdeka Presidential Palace and National Monument. This striking 23-story hotel is being completely transformed and will feature 256 rooms and suites, all adorned with contemporary interiors. A collection of seven restaurants and bars, an outdoor swimming pool, children’s pool, soothing spa and a fully-equipped fitness center.
Swissôtel Marianske Lazne Resort & Spa, Czech Republic is a new property in Marianske Lazne, known as a famous spa and leisure destination. The merger of five monumental buildings, the new Swissôtel will stand out with its modern façade and glass atrium, with natural light illuminating the entire complex. Guests will enjoy a spirit of relaxation, peace, and tranquility in 130 beautifully designed, modern, and comfortable rooms, surrounded by forested hills and historical streets.
Swissôtel Tbilisi, Georgia will be located in the heart of the Tbilisi Old Town. The interior design by the Sundukovy Sisters is distinguished by floral motifs and decorative elements, creating an oasis of calm and nature. The opulent rooftop restaurant and bar on the 7th floor offers mesmerizing views of the city.
Hotel & Spa Fort Saint Laurent Lyon, France – Handwritten Collection is located in the heart of the Croix-Rousse neighborhood of Lyon, Fort Saint Laurent, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In 2024, the building will open its doors as a four-star hotel overlooking the picturesque city and its rooftops. The hotel will feature 36 bedrooms, a spa, and a summer bar nestled in the vast garden.
Handwritten Collection will also fly its flag in Paris, France in 2024, with the charming new hotel becoming the brand’s first. While the official name of the hotel is still under wraps, it will be sure to impress with a photo-ready Parisian façade, a sauna and 51 cozy rooms including a stylish suite. As an added bonus, the property is located just a few minutes' walk from the Sacré-Coeur Basilica.
Novotel Nara, Japan invites guests to immerse themselves in the multi-sensory experience of Japan. Ideal for both business and leisure travel, the hotel will feature 264 beautifully designed guestrooms and suites, a restaurant, versatile function spaces, and a wellness area. Meanwhile, across Japan, some 23 Grand Mercure and Mercure properties totaling over 6,000 rooms will open simultaneously in April, as part of a conversion of hotels from Daiwa Resorts to Accor.
Novotel Valencia, Spain will be a new flagship hotel in the Turia Garden, a popular area of the city between the historic center and the Palacio de Congresos. Novotel Valencia will be the first in Spain to feature the brand’s Sundukovy Sisters’ design concept, which is characterized by its modernity, timelessness, and elegance. The project will feature an attractive rooftop with an outdoor pool and bar.
Novotel Tbilisi Center, Georgia will be a newly built hotel in the neighborhood of Old Town. Designed to blend business with pleasure, the Sundukovy Sisters’ design concept mixes well-being among unique co-living spaces that embrace lively, social surroundings, current trends, and timeless comforts.
Novotel & ibis Styles Hamburg HafenCity, Germany will open as part of the newly developed Überseequartier in Hamburg. In addition to its 170 rooms, the Novotel will include a restaurant and bar, while the ibis Styles will have 470 rooms, a bar and selected food and drink options.
Mercure Portile de Fier Riviera, Romania rests on the left bank of the Danube River, near the Serbian border, in the middle of Iron Gates Natural Park. 70 cozy and elegantly designed rooms and suites, a dining restaurant, a bar, a Privilege lounge and a conference hall and meeting rooms for events. Guests will be relaxed among the hotel’s 300 square meter spa & wellness area.
TRIBE Düsseldorf, Germany is set to open with 146 rooms in Düsseldorf’s centrally located district of Friedrichstadt. The hotel will feature a modern yet playful atmosphere thanks to its unique design and the multifunctional Social Hub as a TRIBE signature. The Grab & Go counter, open 24/7, will offer fresh snacks as well as high-quality barista coffee.
TRIBE Milano Malpensa will be the first TRIBE hotel in Italy, and the perfect spot for those needing easy access to the Malpensa airport. With 240 comfortable and aesthetically pleasing rooms, a vibrant social hub, central bar, and Italian restaurant, the hotel also features a gym, two meeting rooms with natural light, a swimming pool on the terrace and a 200-space car park with 10 electric charging stations.
ibis Styles Resort Maragogi is in the paradise of Maragogi, Brazil, in the Alagoas region. The first ibis Styles Resort in Brazil is designed as a modern beachfront hotel, with creative decoration, inspired activities, and an ideal location right on the sand.
ibis Styles Batumi will mark the Accor’s first opening on the Back Sea coast in Georgia. It features various sport-themed decorated guestrooms, comfortable Sweet Bed™ by ibis for energy restoration, nutritious food, as well as conference and entertainment facilities.
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Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Today the Kempinski Group operates 82 hotels and residences in 35 countries and currently has more than 26 prestigious projects under development around the globe. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and prestigious residences.
Minor Hotels is a global group operating 530 hotels and resorts located in 56 countries. The Minor Hotels group was founded in 1978 by William Heinicke, and today the company's portfolio includes such regional hotel brands as Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Tivoli, NH Collection, NH, nhow, Elewana, as well as a number of others.
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