Memorable hotels by accor ®

Kristin Scott Thomas is the ambassador of the MGallery label and signs the first guide of the collection

The MGallery collection is now represented by a charismatic ambassador: Kristin Scott Thomas, an actress with an international career and a rich and diverse filmography.

Kristin Scott Thomas, recognised for her sensitivity and her unique personality, says that she "gives highest priority to films that transport you" and confesses to enjoy "being in places full of soul". It is therefore only natural that has agreed to become the ambassador for this collection.

The MGallery guide leads travellers in search of new experiences to discover exceptional places. It is available to guests in all the hotels of the collection. If an exceptional location is given an iconography, each hotel presentation tells the story of the site and uncovers its treasures and secrets.

The actress, who divides her time between France, Great Britain and the United States and travels the world, was involved in the creation of the first MGallery guide. Through her travel notes, Kristin Scott Thomas also shares with readers a few of her many memories… City neighbourhoods to discover, specialties to savour, moments of life to share... Plus many personal favourites to savour freely.

MGallery, a new collection of hotels with true soul

This new collection by the Accor Group comprises upscale hotels that will appeal to individual travelers looking for distinctive services or seeking a place with true soul.

Whether in city centers or at popular tourist spots, guests will enjoy an original hotel experience reflecting a philosophy of pleasure.

The experience begins upon arrival, when you'll are welcomed by knowledgeable staff eager to help you learn about and thoroughly enjoy the hotel, its unique story and all its distinctive features.
In the hotel you'll find public areas for socializing that are open and public like a lounge, yet intimate and discreet like a parlor. It may also have a modern smoking room, whose hushed ambiance is perfect for relaxing and sampling a selection of fine cigars.
The unique character carries through to the guestrooms, whose atmosphere and decor reflect the authenticity of the hotel.

You can relax at the bar which features signature drinks and specialties that reference the hotel's history or are emblematic of the place. Or perhaps you'd like to experience the hotel's "Pleasurable Moment," a pleasant interlude built around the hotel's distinctiveness, culture and history. At some hotels in the collection, you also have the possibility of recharging your batteries at the Spa or the wellness centre.  

MGallery and its Memorable Moments

Happiness is made of small moments of life… Moments of rare delight that you must seize when  they arrive to transform them into unforgettable memories. This "very Epicurean philosophy" is adopted by the hotels of the MGallery collection.
Indeed, whatever the destination you choose to set sail to, you will have the privilege of  discovering, for an exceptional moment, an experience as unique as unexpected.

The Phoenix Hotel in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, offers you a journey "into the past" in a famous Mercedes Benz dating back to 1961 to discover an authentic batik workshop and the secrets of the old technique of fabric dyeing.

In Naples, the Palazzo Caracciolo will open the doors of its private collection of figurines from the famous Ferrigno family. A visit normally unavailable to the public.

At the Hotel Francés in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, you will discover the colonial city in a carriage, while enjoying a glass of champagne before a romantic candlelit dinner.

As you can see, each hotel offers you its very own moment of pleasure… A break inspired by the personality of each hotel where lifestyle, culture and tradition combine to offer you a cocktail of emotion and happiness… like no other.

The "Living Room," warm living quarters

An open, intimate, warm and discreet space midway between a drawing-room and a lounge, our "Living Room" is a place that underscores the quality of the MGallery experience  and immerses guests in the hotel’s story. By turns a café, reading room or library, the Living Room opens on to the other public areas of the hotel, fostering a friendly atmosphere where guests can socialize and bask in the spirit of the premises.

Another MGallery pleasure is the "S-room", a modern-day smoking room at hotels in countries where permitted by law. In a hushed atmosphere conducive to relaxation, guests may choose from a selection of premium cigars and feel free to enjoy a good smoke.

As for the hotel bar, a place for enjoyment par excellence, the fine selection of products on offer implies a thorough knowledge of each drink and its origin. Again, most of our hotels highlight their individuality for they all have their own original drink, a signature drink referencing the hotel's history and made exclusively with the finest ingredients.

The MGallery collection hotel network

At the time of launch in September 2008, the MGallery collection comprised eight hotels in Europe and in the Asia-Pacific region. Today, it has expanded to the five continents with 35 hotels. The collection will further grow to 100 properties by 2015. 

This selective expansion strategy is premised on choosing hotels that are exceptional through their location, their design, their vision or their history, in major international business and leisure destinations.

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