Accor expands in Scotland
Accor has announced two new hotels in Scotland, demonstrating its commitment to growing the business in the country.
In Glasgow, Accor has signed a franchise agreement with MCTH Trading Limited to open an ibis Styles on Miller Street in the current Telfer House, which is undergoing extensive refurbishment. This is the city’s first ibis Styles, which will be managed and operated by the Glasgow based hotel management company, Redefine|BDL Hotels. The hotel will have its own individual personality, drawing inspiration from local surroundings and culture, and management company Redefine|BDL Hotels will take on a new team to operate the 101-guestroom, eight-storey hotel, slated to open Autumn 2015.
In Edinburgh, Accor has signed a deal to open a Mercure hotel in central Edinburgh. The 110-guestroom, midscale hotel will be opened with a franchise partner, Edinburgh City Hotels Limited, in Spring 2015. All bedrooms boast Apple TVs and there will be high speed internet throughout the hotel. Mercure prides itself on being the only four star hotel brand that combines the strength of an international network, with a strong quality commitment and individualised local touches.
Thomas Dubaere, Managing Director, Accor UK & Ireland comments: “These new hotels will help us to expand the Accor brands in Scotland, where our business is already enjoying great success. We’re especially pleased to be working with franchise partners for these economy and midscale hotels, as these are segments where we see a lot of growth potential. Scotland is an important region for us, with its enviable tourism industry and flourishing business ecosystem, so we continue to seek new opportunities to grow and participate in the local economy.”
In addition to the existing ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile hotel, Accor has recently opened three ibis family hotels in the city. Ibis South Bridge in Edinburgh city centre with 259 rooms, ibis Styles, St. Andrew Square, with 103 bedrooms, and ibis Budget, Edinburgh Park, with 161 bedrooms, will cater for both business and leisure guests. An Adagio Aparthotel is also slated to open 2017. It is a 146-apartment property and will form an integral part of the new £6.5 million public square at the heart of the New Waverly development. Finally Aberdeen’s Mercure Ardoe House and Spa will relaunch as an upscale boutique hotel in Summer 2015 under the MGallery Collection.
Pictured: ibis Styles Glasgow public area
