Mercure Opens Hotel in Dwarka

MERCURE MADE its debut in the holy city of Dwarka with the opening of Mercure Dwarka. Renowned as one of the prominent Char Dham and one of the seven most ancient religious cities in India. Strategically located in the Devbhumi Dwarka district of Gujarat, the hotel is a short drive from the Dwarkadhish temple, popularly known as Jagat Mandir. The hotel is conveniently located at a five minute drive from the railway station, an hour’s drive from Porbandar Airport and a little over two hours from the Jamnagar Airport. The hotel is also in close proximity to Nageshwar Temple, Gopi Talav Theertham, Rukmani Devi Temple and Hanuman Mandir. The opening of Mercure Dwarka marks AccorHotels’ fourth property in the land of legends, Gujarat.

Featuring 99 well-appointed guest rooms, including one suite, the hotel offers contemporary homely comfort in the cosmic land of Krishna. Each guest room features spacious interiors and modern design; the rooms are equipped with in-room amenities and high speed Wi-Fi access. Fitness enthusiasts can also enjoy a refreshing work out at the state-of-the-art fitness centre. Bringing local culture to life, the rooms are designed with Lord Krishna frames connecting guests with the divinity of the city.

Rishabh Gupta, Co-founder & Director, Blue Rock Hospitality Ventures Pvt Ltd said, “Mercure Dwarka is the first hotel of Blue Rock's portfolio, set in the holy city of Dwarka. It marks a commitment to develop branded upper midscale hotels in holy cities, industrial hubs, emerging destinations & undersupplied pockets of developed cities, across the country. The development of Mercure Dwarka aims to bring emphasis on design with a commitment on service offerings to our guests staying at the property.”

Aadil Muscatwala, Co-founder & Director, Blue Rock Hospitality Ventures Pvt Ltd said, “The opening of Mercure Dwarka is our first step in realizing Blue Rock's vision of becoming a leading asset ownership company as India's vibrant hotelier industry. We will continue to invest in high yielding operational assets to create new supply of hotel rooms through our green field developments with the design, functionality and latest IT as part of the hallmark of Blue Rock's portfolio.”

“The opening of Mercure Dwarka marks another milestone for AccorHotels’ expansion and growing brand presence as the 49th hotel in the region. Gujarat is an important market for us as it enjoys the unique positioning of being a business hub with a rich cultural heritage. AccorHotels is the first international hotel group to operate in the holy city of Dwarka.” said Jean-Michel Cassé, Chief Operating Officer, India & South Asia, AccorHotels.

The hotel is also home to Makhan, an all-day dining restaurant that offers a wide selection of quintessential local delicacies and an array of local and international cuisines. For small meetings and events, the hotel features a modern meeting room that can accommodate up to 40 guests.

Vikas Kulshreshta, General Manager, Mercure Dwarka said, “We are excited and proud to introduce the Mercure brand to Dwarka. The property is designed in a contemporary and modern style, yet blends perfectly with the local heritage. We look forward to welcoming our guests seeking high level of comfort, service and quality which is synonymous with the Mercure brand.”

With more than 750 hotels in 58 countries located in the centre of key cities, Mercure provides a multi-service offer to business and leisure guests with spacious, modular rooms, balanced meals, meeting rooms, a multi-purpose lobby and fitness centres.