Accor, the largest international hotel operator in Thailand, announced today the opening of Mercure Koh Chang Hideaway on Koh Chang, the second largest island in Thailand. Located on Bai Lan Bay, Mercure Koh Chang Hideaway is the only international hotel chain on Koh Chang. It has 1km of private beach and is just 4km away from the popular Lonely Beach and 3km from Bang Bao fishing village.

 

Sonya Rossiter, Director of Marketing for Accor Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, the Philippines, South Korea and Japan says, "We are delighted to open our first Accor property in Koh Chang, which is one of the six hotels poised to open in Thailand by the end of this year. With its powdery white beach, Mercure Koh Chang Hideaway is well poised to delight a wide spectrum of leisure travellers."

 

Accor's debut property on the island has 96 rooms, with an elaborate seven room types ranging from standard rooms, to extensive villas and suites which are able to meet the needs of different guests - honeymooners, couples, families with children and those looking for a great value holiday.

 

 

Nicolas Josi, the hotel's General Manager says "Mercure Koh Chang Hideaway is the perfect resort in a destination where guests can 'switch off' and enjoy the island's most beautiful marine protected natural surroundings combined with the hotel's comfort and retreat nestled between a private beach and impressive backdrop of the hills and rainforest."

 

All the rooms are fully equipped with in-room amenities such as LCD flat screen TV with DVD player, personal safe deposit box, minibar, coffee / tea making facilities, hair dryer. Couples and those with families will definitely appreciate the privacy and space offered by the hotel's 24 exclusive villas, all of which come with either pool or sea views.

 

 

 

Besides its great value and comfortable accommodation, Mercure Koh Chang Hideaway also features four food and beverage outlets - The Bay Restaurant is the main dining area, serving a wide selection for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reef Bar is located on a 2 story low rise building of the resort, next to the main swimming pool and overlooking the sea, Starfish Lobby Bar offers drinks and snacks in a cosy and intimate setting, while Pool Bar provides refreshment and finger food.  

 

Other hotel facilities include a fitness centre, water sport activity, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, massage, sauna and a meeting room with a capacity of up to 200pax, making it perfect for both leisure and event organisers.

 

Mercure Koh Chang Hideaway's introductory offer:

-       Superior Beach Front at THB 4500++, including ABF for 2 persons

-       Validity:            November 1 - December 23, 2011 and

January 11 - February 29, 2012

-       Subject to availability and hotel's terms/conditions.

 

Please visit www.accorhotels.com or www.mercure.com to make a reservation.

 

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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

Accor, the world's leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, is present in 90 countries with 4,200 hotels and more than 500,000 rooms.

Accor's broad portfolio of hotel brands - Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Suite Novotel, Mercure, Adagio, ibis, all seasons, Etap Hotel, Formule 1, hotelF1 and Motel 6 - provide an extensive offer from luxury to budget. With 145,000 employees worldwide, the Group offers to its clients and partners nearly 45 years of know-how and expertise.

Country Media Contact

Vasu Thirasak

Director of Communications - SEA

T : +66 2 659 4500

E : Vasu.THIRASAK@accor.com  

Hotel Contact

Orawat Techawanit

Director of Sales and Marketing

T: +66 2 398 4100

E : DOSM@mercurekohchang.com