Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 5 January, 2015 10:41 am |

Accor Hotel Services Middle East, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, has opened its first luxury boutique hotel in the region called the Majlis Grand Mercure Residence, located in the heart of Abu Dhabi's business district.

This flagship property features 198 rooms, a full-service Mediterranean and Arabic restaurant, a French cafe, swimming pool, fitness centre, sauna, jacuzzi, business centre and the hotel provides high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the property.

Mr. Arshad Mahmood, General Manager of the Majlis Grand Mercure Residence said: "This stunning addition to the Accor group’s growing regional portfolio is the first true Majlis Grand Mercure brand. With this new style of property, we are bringing something fresh to Abu Dhabi. We give guests a true feeling of Middle Eastern hospitality - after all, we are in the middle of the Gulf, which is enriched by its traditional values.

Guests at the Majlis Grand Mercure Residence can expect to stay in an oversized room, with more facilities than traditionally expected. We understand the need to blend a sense of warm, traditional Arabic welcome with contemporary design and service – this we believe is the Majlis brand concept,” said the General Manager.

This new upscale property is conveniently located on Zayed The 1st Street featuring many room types; such as 90 studios and executive studios; generously sized at 72, 64 square metres for one-bedroom suites and executive one bedroom suites, whilst also offering 36 sumptuous two-bedroom suites and executive two bedroom suites. Each room category at the Majlis Grand Mercure Residence offers unlimited panoramic views of the city from each and every floor.

All rooms also include wireless internet access, combination of an advanced interactive LCD and LED TV, in-room safe and fully equipped kitchens. All in-room luxury amenities and turn-down service are complemented by 24-hour room service and housekeeping at the touch of a button.





The rooftop restaurant - Mezzahto, offers an exciting fusion of Mediterranean and
Arabic cuisine, making your dining experience an exciting journey from the entrée to dessert. This 60-seater venue offers daily breakfast, lunch and dinner - with live cooking stations, and a wide choice of à la carte items available throughout the day. Casual lunch and dinner options are available in La Brioche - a cafe and patisserie, which delivers authentic French cuisine throughout the day.

This new property caters to all guests in terms of business and leisure with a fully-equipped WellFit gym and a distinct spa facility that includes a sauna, steam room, and a swimming pool with jacuzzi all located on the rooftop - offering unparalleled views of the city. Accor’s latest opening also features five state-of-the-art meeting rooms fully equipped with audio visual equipment, as well as an executive club lounge.