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Mercure Wuhan Changqing Park debuts in Hubei Province

AccorHotels announces the opening of Mercure Wuhan Changqing Park, a 251-room property joining the brand’s growing network of 8 operating hotels in Greater China. With a unique personality and distinctive style, each establishment offers an authentic experience for both business and leisure travelers.

“We are excited to introduce the Mercure brand in Wuhan, the most populous city in Central China, renowned for its picturesque and expansive lakes and parks including the East Lake,” said Paul Richardson, Chief Operating Officer of AccorHotels Greater China. “The opening of Mercure Wuhan Changqing Park strengthens AccorHotels’ commitment in the country to growing the Mercure brand, which combines international service standards with a local charm.”

Wuhan is the major transportation hub in Central China where dozens of railways, roads and expressways pass through and connect to major cities around the country. Comprising of three towns, namely Wuchang, Hankou and Hanyang, the sub-provincial city is the epicentre of China’s economy.

Located in Jianghan District, Mercure Wuhan Changqing Park is conveniently accessible to the city’s major financial and commercial venues as well as transportation hubs. The hotel is only 15 minutes drive to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, and 10 minutes from Hankou Railway Station and within walking distance from Chang Gang Road Metro Station, with the International Garden EXPO, Wuhan 1911 Complex, Oceanwide Plaza, Wanda Plaza and AEON located nearby.

The hotel’s 251 guestrooms and suites boast floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the city. Family-style apartments are also available for those seeking a home-away-from home comfort experience. Featuring contemporary design and subtle touches of elegance, each room is equipped with the latest technologies, designed to meet various needs of business and leisure travellers.

The hotel is also home to an all-day-dining restaurant that serves authentic Sichuan and Hunan cuisines and a lobby lounge, where a wide range of beverages and snacks are served. For corporate retreats, events, weddings and dinner gathering, the hotel’s state-of-the-art meetings and events facility can accommodate up to 110 guests.

Room rates for Mercure Wuhan Changqing Park start from398RMB net, terms and conditions apply and can be booked via H9597-RE1@accor.com or visit www.accorhotels.com/www.mercure.com

About Mercure

Mercure is the midscale non-standardized brand of AccorHotels, the world’s leading hotel operator with 3,800 hotels and 180,000 employees in 92 countries. Mercure hotels share common quality standards and are driven by passionate hoteliers. Whether they are located in major city centers, by the seaside or in mountain resorts, each establishment offers an authentic experience for both business and leisure travelers. The Mercure network spans 732 hotels in 55 countries around the globe, represents a real alternative to standardized or independent hotels, and combines the power of an international network with professional and digital expertise. For more information, visit http://www.mercure.com.

Topics

  • Tourism

Categories

  • accor
  • asia pacific
  • family accommodation
  • hospitality
  • hospitality asia
  • hotels
  • hotels and resorts
  • resorts
  • travel
  • mercure
  • wuhan
  • china
  • midscale
  • holidays
  • new hotel

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