Accor announced the opening of its second Grand Mercure, at Gopalan Signature Mall in Bengaluru. This is Accor’s sixth hotel in Bengaluru and seventh property in Karnataka for guests to experience flavours, art and culture of the state.

This 212-room hotel is inspired by the iconic Hoysala architecture, incorporating local touch points to the overall ambience. At the grand entrance of the property, notes of Nadaswaram welcome the guests.

“Gopalan Enterprises has been a renowned name in the Bengaluru-scape for many decades now, as a key player in residential and commercial infrastructure development. Hospitality has been a cherished dream for us and we are extremely delighted to tie up with a globally acclaimed brand like Accor, for our maiden venture into the segment”. commented C Prabhakar, Director, Gopalan Enterprises.

Commenting on the opening, Puneet Dhawan, Senior Vice President, Accor India and South Asia said, “The opening of our second Grand Mercure property at Gopalan Mall, Bengaluru, showcases our confidence in this brand to offer something truly distinctive to cater to the area’s need of a business hotel. Authentic and original experience is at the heart of what our guests seek, and this new property truly speaks of heritage and culture from the area. We look forward to welcoming our guests to experience the highest levels of excellence at this premium brand of ours.”

“It is truly a milestone as we open our second Grand Mercure property in Bengaluru”, said Sachin Maheshwary, General Manager, Grand Mercure Bengaluru at Gopalan Mall. “The brand believes in bringing locally inspired stories to life. Continuing our legacy from existing properties, we will provide our guests with an enriching and personalised experience whilst maintaining global standards of hygiene. We look forward to cater to the metropolis’s growing tourism and business activities.”