The Mercure ICON, located in Singapore’s financial district, is the largest Mercure hotel in the world. It is part of Worldwide Hotels, a company founded by Singaporean billionaire Choo Chong Ngen. The hotel is situated on Club Street in the central business district and boasts 989 rooms, making it a significant addition to the group’s portfolio.
Choo’s daughter, Carolyn, who serves as the CEO and managing director of Worldwide Hotels, described the Mercure ICON as the new flagship hotel for the group. She highlighted the rich cultural surroundings of the hotel, with numerous cafes, restaurants, and bars in close proximity, providing guests with an authentic Singaporean experience.
Managed by Mercure, which is part of the French hospitality group Accor, the Mercure ICON is one of three hotels that Worldwide Hotels has opened in Singapore in the past six months. The total investment in these three properties amounts to S$1.6 billion, solidifying the company’s presence in the city-state’s competitive hotel market.
With these recent developments, Worldwide Hotels now operates more than 8,600 rooms in Singapore, making it one of the largest hotel groups in the country. Alongside other major players like Accor and Far East Organization
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