Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide has launched a new “Discover Adelaide Gastronomy” accommodation package from $155 per night* for passionate foodies heading to Adelaide to eat and stay during Tasting Australia this April and May (27 April – 4 May).

Tasting Australia is South Australia's biggest gastronomic festival attracting well over 50,000 people in previous years. For 2014, Tasting Australia's theme is Origins and festival-goers will be treated to a range of youth activities, regional experiences and the arts, all served up with an amazing range of hands-on experiences for food lovers of all ages.

Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide is offering a superior guestroom during the festival from $155 per night*. The food lovers package also includes a South Australian tasting plate served in the hotel's Federal Bar which includes tastings of Marinated Barossa olives, Barossa small goods, a selection of homemade pickles, Adelaide Hills goat's cheese, local salt and pepper squid and house bread and lavosh. To make life easier the hotel has also thrown in complimentary overnight car parking and a late 1pm check out.

For bookings call the hotel on (08) 8407 8888 or email stay@mercuregrosvenorhotel.com.au. For online bookings visit www.mercuregrosvenorhotel.com.au/specialoffers-en.html

Tickets to attend the festival's program of events are available for separate purchase at www.tastingaustralia.com.au.

About Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide

Conveniently located on the cultural boulevard of North Terrace in the heart of Adelaide's CBD, the Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide is the perfect place to stay while exploring the city's wealth of attractions. The hotel is only a ten minute walk to the new Adelaide Oval via the new Adelaide Riverbank Footbridge, and close proximity to other major attractions such as Adelaide Zoo, Art Gallery of South Australia, River Torrens, South Australian Museum and Adelaide Botanic Garden.

Amidst classic contemporary interiors, 245 magnificently designed rooms and suites feature sophisticated furnishings, elegant colour palettes and state-of-the-art amenities. The hotel's Federal Restaurant and Bar showcases a contemporary look and the very best in South Australian food and wine.

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Mercure

For more than 35 years, within the Accor Group, Mercure has exemplified expert hospitality and personalised service. Operating in more than 50 countries around the world, Mercure boasts hotels with distinctive personalities carefully preserved through the type of services offered and the decor, both of which vary from one hotel to the next. The hotel managers and staff of the 700 Mercure hotels are hospitality professionals. Attentive and available, they are ready to listen and make sure their guests enjoy a stay full of genuine moments of pleasure and relaxation in a truly warm and comfortable setting. More information on Mercure hotels is available on mercure.com