Accor, a global hotel leader and Southeast Asia’s largest international hotel operator, celebrated the opening of Grand Mercure Hanoi on March 29, the group’s eighth hotel in Vietnam’s capital.

Located in the heart of the thousand-year-old city, close to the Temple of Literature and within walking distance of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Grand Mercure Hanoi is a new premium hotel in which local Indochinese style, Western neoclassical beauty, and world-class amenities blend harmoniously to reveal Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage to visitors.

“We are delighted to unveil Grand Mercure Hanoi, nestled in the heart of one of Asia’s most historic cities,” said Mr. Garth Simmons, CEO of Accor Southeast Asia. “By highlighting its classical arts, crafts, culture, and cuisine, this new premium hotel will help visitors gain a deeper understanding of their destination. Accor is fully committed to Vietnam. As the recovery in travel accelerates, we look forward to welcoming a rising number of business and leisure guests to this dynamic country.”

“Discover Hanoi from our new city hotel, with a visionary design that uniquely combines traditional Vietnamese culture with contemporary flair,” said Mr. Andre Erasmus, General Manager of the new Grand Mercure Hanoi. “Modern yet timeless, matching the lifestyle of modern-day travelers, Grand Mercure Hanoi is the perfect base from which to explore Vietnam’s captivating capital and its rich heritage.”

Grand Mercure Hanoi features 181 rooms and suites ranging from the graceful 27 sq m Deluxe Rooms to the grand 116 sq m Presidential Suite. The eleven suites feature separate living areas while the Executive Lounge provides an exclusive space for guests staying in the hotel’s premium accommodation to relax in comfort and privacy.

Grand Mercure Hanoi also offers four restaurants and bars with originally curated culinary concepts, three inviting and flexible venues for meetings and events, a unique glass-sided rooftop pool, and a well-equipped fitness center and spa that promises world-class wellness based on time-honored Vietnamese techniques.

The hotel’s interior design concept is inspired by rice, the iconic grain that has come to symbolize the spirit of Vietnam’s villages and its people. From shimmering water-filled fields and hillside terraces, where rice is grown, to the color and shape of the individual grains, this iconic symbol is showcased in many elements throughout the hotel, including the walls, ceilings, and tapestries.

Guests can also admire the skill of local artisans during their stay, with lacquerware from the Ha Thai lacquer village, Chu Dau pottery from nearby Hai Duong province, and Bat Trang ceramics, which are on display all around the hotel, from lobby tables to in-room lamps, hallway vases, and more. Inspired by the architecture of the Temple of Literature, splashes of red and yellow, Vietnam’s auspicious colors representing prosperity and affluence, can be seen throughout the hotel.

Accor is one of the leading hospitality companies in Vietnam, with 40 hotels and a strong pipeline of 40 projects around the country. Grand Mercure, one of Accor’s premium brands, is where world-class standards are entwined with a uniquely local spirit. Staying at Grand Mercure, visitors will find themselves in a hotel where the tastes, scents, and décor are deeply rooted in that particular destination. Grand Mercure Hanoi is the second Grand Mercure branded hotel in Vietnam, after Grand Mercure Danang.