Accor opens first Mercure hotel in Saudi capital Riyadh

The 135-key hotel has a swimming pool and rooftop wellness centre

Hospitality giant Accor has opened its first Mercure-branded property in Saudi’s capital Riyadh.

The Mercure Riyadh Al Anood, located in the Al Murabba district, provides easy access to the city’s commercial and cultural landmarks, and is just 20km from King Khaled International Airport.

The property joins two other Mercure hotels in the kingdom, the Mercure Hotel Khamis Mushait and Mercure Makkah Aziziah. 

The 135-key Mercure Riyadh Al Anood has five accommodation types, including the Junior Suite with a balcony, city views and a Nespresso machine.

For dining, the hotel serves international and Arabic dishes at Les Bernaches Restaurant, with live cooking stations. La Vie Café Lounge dishes up light meals and La Maison Pool Lounge on the terrace serves drinks and snacks with views of the city.

As well as the swimming pool, the rooftop wellness centre includes a fitness centre and spa services, such as massages, a sauna and steam baths. 

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The hotel also has four meeting rooms and will offer "experiences rooted in the local culture, enhancing our guests' connection to the city through our 'Discover Local' programme,” said Paul Stevens, Accor's COO of the Premium, Midscale & Economy Division, Middle East, Africa & Türkiye. 

Accor has entered 2025 with a pipeline of new hotels and resorts set to open this year, including two more in Saudi slated to open mid-2025.

Opening in a central location overlooking the Jeddah Corniche and Red Sea, Raffles Jeddah marks the second branded launch for Raffles Hotels & Resorts in the kingdom and the fifth in the GCC. With a design that reflects Saudi culture, art and craftsmanship, the hotel features 142 rooms and 40 suites, three restaurants and lounges, and a spa. 

SLS Red Sea will bring Ennismore’s SLS brand’s theatrical interiors to the kingdom for the first time. Part of The Red Sea Project, the property will offer 150 rooms and suites, including pool villas, alongside a variety of dining destinations, an extensive spa, a fitness centre and pool.

Accor has recently opened its fourth Sofitel property in Egypt, with the 615-key Cairo Downtown Nile becoming the largest Sofitel hotel in the world. 

For more information, visit all.accor.com/hotel/B4G5/index.en.shtml 

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