Canberra’s newest hotel, the five-storey, 125 room, Mercure Canberra Belconnen is now taking bookings. The internationally branded midscale hotel will adjoin the Canberra Labor Club‘s precinct, accessible via a connecting walkway, allowing guests easy access to all food and beverage, and entertainment facilities within the club.
The new hotel‘s sophisticated guestrooms will each include plush beds, relaxed workstations, Smart TVs, Chromecast and complimentary Wi-Fi. The hotel will also feature gym facilities, laundry facilities, a spacious lobby lounge, food and beverage outlets, event and conferencing spaces and onsite parking.
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Designed by May + Russell Architects, the design of the Mercure Canberra Belconnen draws inspiration from the local environment by using colours and textures with a natural undertone while also drawing from some of the vibrant colours within the surrounding landscape.
“All eyes are on the nation’s capital at the moment, which is experiencing a renewed interest amongst investors and developers,” says Simon McGrath, Accor Pacific’s chief operating officer. “We’re delighted to bring the Mercure brand to Belconnen in partnership with Canberra Labor Club. Accor enjoys partnering with clubs by adding an accommodation offering to their already successful business, by enhancing the existing club’s facilities to the benefit of its members, and also attracting new business and leisure guests.”
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Mercure Canberra Belconnen is located in the town centre of Belconnen, just 8km from the Canberra CBD, a short stroll from Westfield Belconnen, key government offices and is located within close proximity to the Belconnen business district, Calvary Hospital, University of Canberra, as well as the AIS and GIO Stadium. The transport Canberra bus network is located at the hotel’s doorstep offering easy access to Canberra’s famous cultural attractions, and just a short 20-minute drive from Canberra Airport.
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