Grand Mercure has opened its first property in Myanmar, Grand Mercure Yangon Golden Empire, offering business travellers a new home in the capital, Yangon.

Overlooking the famed Shwedagon Pagoda, Grand Mercure Yangon Golden Empire boasts 175 guest rooms and suites designed by local artist Pyar Dade. Featuring detailed hand-painted ceilings inspired by colourful sapphire, emerald, gold, and ruby gemstones, the new hotel‘s guest rooms range from 30 sqm for superior rooms to 340 sqm two-bedroom suite.

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Culinary offerings are spread across the hotel’s restaurant, deli, and pool bar. Flavours Restaurant offers diners a nostalgic selection of diverse international and Asian cuisine, as well as halal food. Speciality cakes and fresh pastries are available at Mahura Deli, where guests can enjoy a casual meal along with a selection of gourmet coffees, teas, or a glass of wine. A selection of light snacks, finger foods and cocktails are available at Ken pool bar beside the outdoor swimming pool surrounded by a tropical lush garden.

One unique feature at Grand Mercure Yangon Golden Empire is the well-equipped wellness area complete with an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. For relaxation, there is a spa complete with open-air Jacuzzi, sauna, and steam bath, while a nearby golf course completes the suite of leisure facilities.

For meetings and private events, the hotel boasts two state-of-the-art ballrooms that can host up to 400 guests with a large pre-event function area and seven meeting rooms that feature natural daylight overlooking the beautiful Yangon skyline.

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“This is our first Grand Mercure in Myanmar and the opening of Grand Mercure Yangon Golden Empire encapsulates the cultural touchstone of the destination and heritage in bringing local stories to life,” says Patrick Basset, chief operating officer of AccorHotels, Upper Southeast and Northeast Asia and the Maldives. “As Myanmar develops as a popular destination for tourists, business, and corporate visitors, we expect to see significant development within the years to come.”

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