Bangkok, Thailand, December 30, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Accor Hotels has signed a management agreement for a Grand Mercure hotel in the heart of Thailand's vibrant capital. The popular hotel, which has welcomed travelers from around the world for over 26 years, will be renovated and repositioned as the Grand Mercure Bangkok Atrium, creating locally adapted guest experiences that reflect Accor's vision of a premium brand.

The hotel is perfectly located on New Phetchaburi Road in the heart of Bangkok, just steps from Sukhumvit Road, the city's most dynamic business and retail district, and is easily accessible via the Phetchaburi MRT station. It is therefore ideal for both business and leisure travelers.

The 568 rooms and suites offer panoramic city views and premium amenities such as work desks, locally inspired artwork, and bathrooms with rain showers and bathtubs. Eight room categories, ranging in size from 30 to 129 square meters, provide a wide selection for business travelers, couples, and families.

The hotel offers a variety of leisure facilities, including an outdoor pool with a sun terrace, a fully equipped fitness center, and a relaxing spa, as well as diverse dining options such as a Japanese teppanyaki restaurant, an all-day dining restaurant, a poolside bar, and a delicatessen. For event planners, a ballroom and various meeting rooms for up to 350 people are available, suitable for both business and private functions.

Grand Mercure's vision of a new kind of international hospitality began in 1997. A group of hoteliers wanted to offer discerning locals world-class hotel standards while respecting their values. The first Grand Mercure hotel opened in São Paulo, and since then the brand has established itself globally, responding to the growing desire for recognition of cultural identities.

“Just as no two countries are exactly alike, no two Grand Mercure hotels are exactly alike,” says Garth Simmons, CEO of Accor for Southeast Asia, Japan, and South Korea. “Each hotel is individually designed and conveys a unique local atmosphere, allowing locals to feel at home and guests to discover the unexpected. I am delighted to welcome the Grand Mercure Bangkok Atrium to our network – our fourth Grand Mercure in Thailand. This agreement underscores the continued confidence that hotel owners place in Accor’s renowned brands, local expertise, and professionals across all areas of the hospitality industry.”

To honor the unique way of life, Grand Mercure Hotels bring the culture and customs of each country to life for today's travelers. By showcasing the authentic rituals of their destination, the hotels inspire local guests to rediscover their culture and international travelers to gain a deeper understanding of their destination – all while enjoying world-class international service.

“Since its opening in 1996, our hotel has been one of the most popular addresses in Bangkok. By leveraging the global strength and first-class, locally inspired style of the Grand Mercure brand, we are now ushering in a new era of hospitality. I am confident that this new partnership with Accor will delight our loyal guests and help us attract many new guests in the future,” said Khushroo Wadia, Managing Director of Maxwin Builders Ltd., the hotel's owner.

The Grand Mercure Bangkok Atrium is easily accessible by both road and rail, including the elevated highways and the MRT subway network. Makkasan Station, the terminus of the Airport Rail Link to Suvarnabhumi International Airport, is just minutes away.

The Grand Mercure network comprises more than 55 hotels in 12 countries worldwide. Thanks to its manageable size, the brand can focus on each individual property. In the coming years, 30 new hotels with a total of 7,200 rooms will open.

About Accor: Accor is a leading global hotel group with 5,300 hotels and 10,000 restaurants and bars in 110 countries. The Group has one of the industry's most diverse and fully integrated hotel ecosystems, with more than 40 hotel brands across the luxury, premium, mid-range, and budget segments, entertainment and nightclubs, restaurants and bars, branded residences, shared living spaces, concierge services, coworking spaces, and much more. Accor's unrivaled position in lifestyle hospitality—one of the industry's fastest-growing segments—is led by Ennismore, a majority-owned joint venture held by Accor. Ennismore is a creative hospitality company with a global network of entrepreneurial and founder-led brands driven by a strong purpose. Accor boasts an unparalleled portfolio of distinctive brands and more than 230,000 employees worldwide. Members benefit from the comprehensive loyalty program ALL – Accor Live Limitless – a daily lifestyle companion with access to a wide range of rewards, services, and experiences. With its global sustainability commitments (such as achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, eliminating single-use plastics in its hotels worldwide, etc.) and initiatives like Accor Solidarity, RiiSE, and the ALL Heartist Fund, the Group is committed to positive change through business ethics, responsible tourism, environmental sustainability, social responsibility, diversity, and inclusion. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France and is listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0000120404) and on the OTC market (ticker: ACCYY) in the USA.

About Maxwin Builders: Maxwin Builders is part of GP Group, a Thailand-based strategic investment group that owns a number of listed and private companies in various sectors including raw materials, shipping, construction, pharmaceuticals, aviation and technology.