New hotel openings 2016
#106
The most recommendable Grand Mercure Shanghai Zhonghua is very fitting becoming a Pullman this month, which is a great boost for the brand lacking a truly central hotel in the city (both existing Pullmans are a bit remote) yet at a big loss to the Grand Mercure brand.
The property features a very nice lounge taking up the full top floor and grants Platinum users access, including free breakfasts.
The property features a very nice lounge taking up the full top floor and grants Platinum users access, including free breakfasts.
#107
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The most recommendable Grand Mercure Shanghai Zhonghua is very fitting becoming a Pullman this month, which is a great boost for the brand lacking a truly central hotel in the city (both existing Pullmans are a bit remote) yet at a big loss to the Grand Mercure brand.
The property features a very nice lounge taking up the full top floor and grants Platinum users access, including free breakfasts.
The property features a very nice lounge taking up the full top floor and grants Platinum users access, including free breakfasts.
#108
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The most recommendable Grand Mercure Shanghai Zhonghua is very fitting becoming a Pullman this month, which is a great boost for the brand lacking a truly central hotel in the city (both existing Pullmans are a bit remote) yet at a big loss to the Grand Mercure brand.
The property features a very nice lounge taking up the full top floor and grants Platinum users access, including free breakfasts.
The property features a very nice lounge taking up the full top floor and grants Platinum users access, including free breakfasts.
#109
I enjoyed their lounge and the breakfast spread this past March and was very fond of both. For photos may I direct you to their FB page, alas there seem to be no photos of the lounge specifically up yet.
That said, it seems this is just a rebranding not a refurb, as all other photos that do not include branding seem unchanged - the hotel is still fairly new and not quite worn, so I doubt it they will revamp the lounge.
I believe the free minibar is a MGallery rather than Pullman benefit, at any rate the lounge is very well stocked with soft drinks and offers a happy hour for some so-so alcohol. As for laundry, I guess they will honour the regular Pullman benefit entitlements, as they gave me lounge access and breakfasts for two (me and my travelling companion) for a lenghty stay despite me booking the cheapest possible rate.
That said, it seems this is just a rebranding not a refurb, as all other photos that do not include branding seem unchanged - the hotel is still fairly new and not quite worn, so I doubt it they will revamp the lounge.
I believe the free minibar is a MGallery rather than Pullman benefit, at any rate the lounge is very well stocked with soft drinks and offers a happy hour for some so-so alcohol. As for laundry, I guess they will honour the regular Pullman benefit entitlements, as they gave me lounge access and breakfasts for two (me and my travelling companion) for a lenghty stay despite me booking the cheapest possible rate.
#111
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I enjoyed their lounge and the breakfast spread this past March and was very fond of both. For photos may I direct you to their FB page, alas there seem to be no photos of the lounge specifically up yet.
That said, it seems this is just a rebranding not a refurb, as all other photos that do not include branding seem unchanged - the hotel is still fairly new and not quite worn, so I doubt it they will revamp the lounge.
I believe the free minibar is a MGallery rather than Pullman benefit, at any rate the lounge is very well stocked with soft drinks and offers a happy hour for some so-so alcohol. As for laundry, I guess they will honour the regular Pullman benefit entitlements, as they gave me lounge access and breakfasts for two (me and my travelling companion) for a lenghty stay despite me booking the cheapest possible rate.
That said, it seems this is just a rebranding not a refurb, as all other photos that do not include branding seem unchanged - the hotel is still fairly new and not quite worn, so I doubt it they will revamp the lounge.
I believe the free minibar is a MGallery rather than Pullman benefit, at any rate the lounge is very well stocked with soft drinks and offers a happy hour for some so-so alcohol. As for laundry, I guess they will honour the regular Pullman benefit entitlements, as they gave me lounge access and breakfasts for two (me and my travelling companion) for a lenghty stay despite me booking the cheapest possible rate.
I believe ithe property you mentioned is known as Grand Mercure Shanghai Central now. There s no news of it rebranding to a Pullman. Grand Mercure suffers from a bit of identity crisis. It's actually positioned to be upscale/luxury properties that is unique to China. The decor reflects that.
#112
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Accor has been made manager of the recently purchased ex Grand Chancellor Hotel slap bang in the middle of Surfers Paradise which will now be re branded into a Novotel ^ A very welcoming addition to the family ^^
http://www.businessnewsaus.com.au/ar...t-novotel.html
http://www.businessnewsaus.com.au/ar...t-novotel.html
#113
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There will be much more options in Turkey with some of these openings:
Istanbul:
Pullman Istanbul Yesilkoy (Opening January 2016)
http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-...16/index.shtml
Novotel Istanbul Karakoy (Opening February 2016)
http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-...16/index.shtml
Mercure Istanbul Yesilkoy (Opening February 2016)
http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-...16/index.shtml
Diyarbakir:
Novotel Diyarbakir (Opening February 2016)
http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-...16/index.shtml
Istanbul:
Pullman Istanbul Yesilkoy (Opening January 2016)
http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-...16/index.shtml
Novotel Istanbul Karakoy (Opening February 2016)
http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-...16/index.shtml
Mercure Istanbul Yesilkoy (Opening February 2016)
http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-...16/index.shtml
Diyarbakir:
Novotel Diyarbakir (Opening February 2016)
http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-...16/index.shtml
#114
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I love the Novotel. Staff are mostly indifferent but the location and hard products are all great. Gold and platinum should get upgraded to a suite (next category up from basic room). Welcome gifts were plentiful. There was no lounge when I stayed in May but on my floor just by the elevator there was a door marked "Executive Lounge" - it would seem they're working on it.