AccorHotels announce new hotel for Tamworth

AccorHotels, Australia's largest hotel operator, have announced that Tamworth are set for a new-build Mercure hotel which is scheduled to open in December 2016.

The three-storey, 52-room Mercure Tamworth hotel is currently under development at the West Tamworth League Club on Phillip Street.

The hotel will be located within the Club's precinct which includes entertainment venues, a stadium, food and beverage outlets and gaming and conferencing facilities.

Hotel facilities will include a swimming pool and a gym.

AccorHotels Pacific chief operating officer Simon McGrath is happy with the partnership.

“We’re delighted to bring the Mercure brand to Tamworth in partnership with Wests Entertainment Group," he said.

"We enjoy partnering with clubs as there is ample spare land to build new accommodation and support the existing club facilities to benefit members and the travelling public.

“We are confident that the Mercure hotel will provide much-needed new hotel supply for Tamworth and help drive the corporate and leisure visitor economies in regional NSW.

West Entertainment Group CEO Rod Laing echoed McGrath's sentiment.

“We are excited to add accommodation to our portfolio and partnering with AccorHotels will ensure the success of this new venture."

Mercure Tamworth is located 12kms from the main regional airport and five hours drive north of Sydney.

Mercure Tamworth compliments AccorHotels’ existing economy hotel, the ibis Styles Tamworth and joins a network of more than 40 Mercure hotels across Australia and over 700 worldwide.