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Mercure Newport Opens 13th May
Newport is a vibrant, multi-cultural city steeped in a rich industrial heritage, where traditional industries sit alongside new electronics and financial service sectors. This local heritage has been incorporated into the hotel’s design, with industrial themed accents such as the use of metal and timber materials and a contrasting colour palette of white, black and grey tones featuring throughout. The hotel has also teamed up with Welsh artist Caroline Rees to create an artwork inspired by the city’s famous Transporter Bridge as a tribute to the local area.
The hotel is situated next to Friars Walk shopping centre and just 400m – a mere seven minute walk, from Newport Train Station. It is also perfectly located for those looking to enjoy the beautiful surrounding countryside, where an abundance of walking, cycling and wellbeing opportunities can be found. In addition, there are multiple tourist attractions within easy reach, including Roman Caerleon and Tredegar House.
Guests can enjoy delicious cuisine and cocktails at the hotel’s ‘Bar & Kitchen @NP20’, offering residents and non-residents an urban all-day dining experience. The restaurant has a lively outdoor terrace area, which is perfect for cocktails with friends, pre-dinner drinks and casual dining.
The hotel has 135 spacious, contemporary and comfortable rooms with stunning views of Newport. Guests also have the option of upgrading to a luxurious junior suite where they can enjoy additional space and a range of enhanced amenities. Whilst for those looking to keep up with their fitness goals the hotel has a fully equipped gym for guests to use during their stay.
Ideal for business travellers, the hotel has five flexible meeting and event spaces, providing guests with a convenient space to meet, work and entertain. The event floor also has spacious breakout areas which are ideal for coffee and networking. Easily accessible to other major cities in the UK, the hotel is located just 1.7 miles from the M4 motorway (J25), and 29 miles from Cardiff airport. By direct train, the hotel is 1 hour 40 minutes from London, 34 minutes from Bristol and 14 minutes from Cardiff.
The Mercure Newport will follow the ALLSAFE safety standard developed by Accor in cooperation with Bureau Veritas. ALLSAFE includes heightened health and safety requirements, including protocols for sanitising and disinfecting rooms, public areas, tracking the health of guests and staff, providing disinfectants to guests, and new regulations for room service and restaurant operations. ALLSAFE standards are designed to provide guests with a safe and relaxing stay without sacrificing quality of service.
About Mercure
Mercure is a rare midscale brand that combines the strength of an international network with genuine and local hospitality experiences. The brand’s unwavering commitment to quality ensures a consistent and reliable standard of service at every Mercure around the world, while the design of each hotel reflects the distinct character and culture of its location. Going beyond the ordinary for business and leisure travelers, Mercure team members are known for their passion, enthusiasm and warmth, sharing their knowledge of the local scene, providing insider tips and entertaining guests with tales of history and local folklore. Mercure hotels are conveniently located in city centers, by the sea or in the mountains, with more than 810 hotels in 60+ countries. Mercure is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,200 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries.
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Kristen Roman
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M. 07800 912796
E. kristen.roman@accor.com
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