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French hotel group Accor has announced the opening of two new London hotels, in the centre of Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square.
The announcement comes following the signing of a franchise agreement with Criterion Capital Group who will develop the two properties.
The 583-room Ibis Styles Piccadilly Circus will open in 2017 following an extensive renovation of the existing building while the MGallery Leicester Square is scheduled to open at the end of 2016.
Thomas Dubaere, managing director at Accor UK and Ireland, said: “We are delighted with these two locations in the heart of London, further advancing our ambitious UK expansion plans.
“The hotels will take inspiration from the buzz and excitement of Soho – the most vibrant neighbourhood in the world – and will bring a new lease of life to these historically significant London sites.”
Asif Aziz, from Criterion Capita, said: “We are pleased to work with Accor. These two hotel projects are part of our strategy for Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus and demonstrate the ongoing attraction of Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus to the capital’s visitors.”
