AccorHotels New Zealand announce that Mercure Wellington will rebrand to the Grand Mercure Wellington from May 1, following a NZ$12 million transformation, elevating the hotel to a flagship property in the region.

Overlooking Wellington's epicurean Cuban Quarter, the hotel's refurbishment encapsulates the area's cosmopolitan culture by telling its distinctive local story throughout. All guest rooms and suites have received completely modernised décor featuring 49 inch TVs, Bose sound systems and rain showers added to the ensuites. Three additional executive guest rooms have been added during the upgrade, bringing the total number of guest rooms to 114.

With Wellington now regarded as one the North Island's culinary hot-spots, the hotel has also welcomed a new standalone restaurant, Forage Kitchen + Bar, as part of its makeover. Located just a short stroll to the nearby Cuba and Willis Street's community of artisan food producers, Forage Kitchen + Bar is reflective of Wellington's vibrant food scene, incorporating a forage philosophy by utilising every edible component of local produce, from flower to root and nose to tail.

AccorHotels' Senior Vice President Operations, New Zealand, Fiji and French Polynesia, Gillian Millar said: “Grand Mercure is an internationally recognisable brand name in the upscale hotel space, and we saw an opportunity to further leverage the brand's presence in New Zealand.

“Following an extensive transformation, Grand Mercure Wellington will not only enhance but elevate the existing property to a flagship hotel in its precinct.

“By rebranding to Grand Mercure, the distinctive culture and traditions of the hotel's surrounds now come to life through the local interpretation of the four signatures of the brand: Sense of Welcome, Sense of Taste, Sense of Wellness and Sense of Culture and Discovery through every touchpoint of the hotel's transformation,” concluded Millar.

Guest facilities at Grand Mercure Wellington include free WiFi, six pillarless meeting spaces including a  boardroom and private dining room, plus upgraded leisure facilities which include a 12 metre indoor heated swimming pool and gym with the latest running and cycling equipment (to be opened mid-year).

Grand Mercure Wellington joins a network of over 40 Grand Mercure hotels in the Asia Pacific Region.

Grand Mercure Melbourne is located at 345 The Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand.

Experience the newly rebranded Grand Mercure Wellington from just $229.00 including a full cooked breakfast for two served in Forage Kitchen + Bar.

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About Grand Mercure

Grand Mercure is an upscale network of hotels and apartments combining rich local traditions with renowned French touches to deliver a fresh perspective on world-class service. Grand Mercure is a cultural touchstone in each destination, capturing guests' imagination and bringing local stories to life.  Operating in Asia Pacific for almost 20 years, the Grand Mercure brand is uniquely adapted to each market, launching Grand Mercure Mei Jue in China and Grand Mercure Maha Cipta in Indonesia, with further expansion planned in Latin America and the Middle East – countries where there is a greater demand for hotels that truly understand the different expectations of their guests and can help guests 'discover a new authentic'. The Grand Mercure network consists of 45 hotels worldwide with 39 hotels in Asia Pacific.  Grand Mercure is a brand of AccorHotels, the world's leading hotel operator, is present in 95 countries with more than 4,000 hotels and 240,000 employees.

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