Accor is set to open its first hotel in Victoria's coastal resort town Portsea, with the opening of Mercure Portsea Golf Club & Resort, located just 1½ hours south of Melbourne on the Mornington Peninsula.  

Set to open this Saturday 1 June 2013, the new build Mercure Portsea Golf Club & Resort has been developed by Portsea Golf Club as part of a fully integrated multi-million dollar development incorporating a new Club house, accommodation and function complex.

The Mercure offers 24 state-of-the-art accommodation rooms and excellent facilities for both business and leisure travellers, including an on-site restaurant and conference facilities that can cater for corporate events, meetings and weddings for up to 300 people.

Accor's Duncan Mars has been appointed Hotel General Manager of the property and is confident the Mercure will be beneficial for both the Golf Club and Portsea's tourism industry.

"By partnering with Portsea Golf Club it has enabled us to add to Portsea's tourism offering and cater to the growing demand for premium accommodation by leisure travellers. The Mercure will also provide new opportunities to build the meetings and events market in the region, which is already on the rise with a number of weddings and conferences booked at the hotel before it has opened, which is very encouraging," said Mercure Portsea General Manager, Duncan Mars.  

Boasting panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay, the 4 star Mercure has been developed alongside a new golf clubhouse, members lounge and an improved golf course design.

President of Portsea Golf Club, Haywood Richards, believes modern facilities combined with sweeping views will ensure Portsea Golf Club is regarded as one of the leading golf clubs in the country. 

"With a new clubhouse, members lounge, world class facilities and boutique accommodation rooms, the club will cater for local, interstate and international golfers. In addition, the redevelopment will enable the club to utilise the outstanding facilities for weddings and corporate functions," said Mr Richards.

Perfect for golfing getaways, the Mercure offers a 'Play & Stay' package which includes 18 holes of golf, one nights' accommodation for two in a King Rooms with balcony overlooking the golf course.

Open daily for all meals, Spike Restaurant offers modern cuisine using fresh local produce through its seasonal a la carte menus. The restaurant features an extensive wine list, showcasing wines from the best of Australia's wine regions, including the Mornington Peninsula's own Red Claw Pinot Noir.

The hotel caters to conferences, events and weddings with conference day packages available from $55 per person and wedding packages starting from $135 per person cocktail style and $155 per person sit down.

Room rates at Mercure Portsea start from $169 per night. For bookings visit www.accorhotels.com

Mercure Portsea Golf Club & Resort joins an existing network of more than 30 Accor hotels across Victoria and will be the 39th Mercure hotel in Australia.

For all Portsea Golf Club membership enquiries, phone (03) 5984 3521 or visit www.portseagolf.com.au

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

Accor, the world's leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, is present in 92 countries with nearly 3,500 hotels and 440,000 rooms. Accor's broad portfolio of hotel brands - Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Suite Novotel, Mercure, Adagio, ibis, ibis Styles, ibis budget and hotelF1 - provide an extensive offer from luxury to budget. With more than 160,000 employees in Accor brand hotels worldwide, the Group offers its clients and partners 45 years of know-how and expertise.

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