Hotel brand Mercure makes its debut in the Greek market with the opening of Mercure Rhodes Alexia, an elegant city hotel on the island of Rhodes. This new hotel is added to the Accor portfolio and the tourist map of Southeastern Europe, offering internationally recognized hospitality services.
Mercure Rhodes Alexia is located in the heart of Rhodes, on a very vibrant island, which stands out for its impressive coastline with beautiful beaches, 49 of which were awarded the Blue Flag – the second largest number in Greece.
The new hotel unit, with 136 rooms, most with sea views, includes wellness and spa services and two restaurants.
“It is a great honor for us to join forces with the Accor Group, under the Mercure brand. We are pleased to welcome visitors to Mercure Rhodes Alexia, a unique paradise on the island of Rhodes. The whole business family of Nikolaos Soulounia SA is excited about this new venture, and ready to show the world the true meaning of authentic island hospitality,” says Maria-Anna Soulounia, owner and CEO of Mercure Rhodes Alexia.
“Accor is pleased to welcome Mercure Rhodes Alexia, the newest destination in our ever-growing portfolio. With amazing natural beauty and a long history of refined hospitality, Greece is a strategic destination for the expansion of the Group. “We are really looking forward to this dynamic project,” said Jerome Lassara, Development Director Accor, Southern Europe.
Mercure is part of Accor, the world leader in the augmented hospitality industry, offering unique experiences in 5,000 hotels and residences in 110 countries.
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