Mercure Canberra Belconnen — Photo by ACCOR

Canberra's accommodation sector is set for a boost following an announcement from Australia's largest hotel operator, Accor, in partnership with hotel owners, Canberra Labor Club, that a new-build Mercure hotel is gearing up to open in the nation's capital and is now taking bookings.

The five-storey, 125 room, Mercure Canberra Belconnen is currently under development at the Canberra Labor Club precinct on Cameron Avenue.

The internationally branded midscale hotel will adjoin the Club's precinct, accessible via a connecting walkway, allowing guests easy access to all food & beverage, and entertainment facilities within the club.

The sophisticated guestrooms will each include plush beds, relaxed workstations, Smart TVs, Chromecast and complimentary Wi-Fi. The hotel will also feature gym facilities, laundry facilities, a spacious lobby lounge, food & beverage outlets, event & conferencing spaces and onsite parking. Designed by May + Russell Architects, the hotel design draws inspiration from the local environment by using colours and textures with a natural undertone while also drawing from some of the vibrant colours within the surrounding landscape.

Mercure Canberra Belconnen is located in the town centre of Belconnen, just 8km from the Canberra CBD, a short stroll from Westfield Belconnen, key government offices and is located within close proximity to the Belconnen business district, Calvary Hospital, University of Canberra, as well as the AIS and GIO Stadium. The transport Canberra bus network is located at the hotel's doorstep offering easy access to Canberra's famous cultural attractions, and just a short 20-minute drive from Canberra Airport.

Mercure Canberra Belconnen is located at 59 Cameron Avenue Belconnen, CANBERRA 2617.

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