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Accor has revealed its Mercure brand has opened its 1,000th hotel having celebrated its 100th anniversary back in 2023.
The 1,000-hotel milestone was achieved in 2024 with a spate of openings that included Mercure London Earls Court (UK), Mercure Chandigarh Tribune Chowk (India), Mercure Fukuoka Munakata Resort and Spa (Japan), Mercure Marival Emotions Resort (Mexico), Mercure Nantong Renmin Road (China), and Mercure Dubai Deira (UAE).
Mercure London Earls Court, which opened in July 2024, is a 12-storey, dual-branded property sharing a location with a sister Accor hotel. The hotel design is inspired by the iconic Tardis from the British cult classic Doctor Who, which stands in front of nearby Earl’s Court station. The 282-bedroom hotel also features Barnaby’s restaurant and bar.
With the largest development pipeline in Accor’s portfolio, Mercure has more than 200 additional hotels set to open by 2028.
Jacques Morin, group deputy CEO and Premium, Midscale and Economy Division CEO, Accor said: “This has been a transformative year for Mercure. The achievement of more than 1,000 destinations cements the brand’s position as one of the world’s leading portfolios of midscale hotels, present in almost every corner of the globe.
“We are immensely proud of the way Mercure has grown and evolved, with an openness to developing new properties, and an easy transition for welcoming existing hotels into its fold. We cannot wait to see what this charming and spirited brand will accomplish in its next 50 years.”
Camil Yazbeck, global chief development officer, premium, midscale and economy division, Accor, added: “The invaluable partnership of our Mercure hotel owners is fueling the brand’s momentum – an amazing community of hoteliers who are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of service and quality at each of our destinations.
“Mercure is an exceptionally attractive brand for hoteliers, providing the assurance of strong brand recognition, a diversified global network, high price premiums, and adaptable design approach they can tailor to their local market.”
