Mysuru gets a new grand hotel

AccorHotels and Brigade Group, Bengaluru, has opened the Grand Mercure Mysuru on the new Sayaji Rao Road that witnesses the world-famous Dasara procession. Complete with as many as 146 spacious and con temporary rooms and suites, the hotel is located within close proximity of all major tourist attractions in the city as well as the central business district. The sixth floor of the hotel features a viewing gallery , over looking the processional path way. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the hotel, along with MLA Tanveer Sait and Ministers RV Deshpande and HS Mahadeva Prasad.
The opening ceremony was marked by a Veer Ghasi performance. Speaking at the event, Chairman and Managing Director of Brigade Group, MR Jaishankar, said, “Mysuru is a well-known tourist destination, where arts and culture has contributed significantly to the growth of the city. We are excited to launch a new luxury landmark in the heart of the city.“
Adding to this, Senior Vice President (Operations) at AccorHotels India, Jean-Michel Cassé said, “The opening of the hotel forms part of our brand's growth strategy in the region.The Grand Mercure brand takes pride as being a cultural touchstone in each destination that brings local stories to life.The Grand Mercure Mysuru will be the epitome of our vision, combining rich local traditions with renowned French touches to deliver a fresh perspective on world-class service.“
Later in the evening, sand artist Raghavendra Hegde narrated the history of Mysuru, while he also created the structure of the new hotel.