Singapore, March 15, 2011 - Accor operates nine hotels throughout Japan and advises that only minor damage has been inflicted on the buildings as a result of last week's devastating earthquake. All hotels are operational and have been focused on accommodating guests and employees that were unable to depart due to significant transport disruptions and ongoing limitations.

The three hotels that Accor operates in the Greater Tokyo area have been closed to new reservations since the earthquake struck last Friday. The hotels have remained operational throughout and two of which (see below for Mercure Hotel Narita) are anticipated to recommence accepting reservations on Wednesday of this week (March 16, 2011), subject to further updates.

The hotels in the Greater Tokyo area include:

Mercure Hotel Tokyo Ginza Mercure Hotel Narita** Mercure Hotel Yokosuka

*Mercure Hotel Narita whilst operational, continues to be impacted by the national rolling power blackouts for a few scheduled hours each day. This hotel will recommence accepting new reservations once more clarity of this situation is established.

Other hotels operated by Accor in Japan continue to trade without restriction, include:

Sofitel The Cypress Nagoya Novotel Osaka West Koshien Novotel Sapporo Mercure Hotel Sapporo Hotel Formule1 Numazu Hotel Formule1 Isesaki

Continued disruption is being experienced to transport domestically as well as for international arrivals and departures. Anyone travelling to Japan is advised to check with their airline as well as advisories from relevant agencies. Any customers with reservations for Accor hotels in Japan are advised to contact their local Accor Call Centre for updates - cancellation fees are currently being waived. ***end***

About Accor

Accor, the world's leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, is present in 90 countries with 4,100 hotels and close to 500,000 rooms. Accor's broad portfolio of hotel brands - Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Suite Novotel, Mercure, Adagio, ibis, all seasons, Etap Hotel, Formule 1, hotelF1 and Motel 6, and its related activities, Thalassa sea & spa and Lenôtre - provide an extensive offer from luxury to budget. With 145,000 employees worldwide, the Group offers to its clients and partners nearly 45 years of know-how and expertise.

Media Contact Evan Lewis Vice President Communications - Accor Asia Pacific T: +65 6408 8840 E : Evan.Lewis@accor.com