As the latest example of forward-looking eco-tourism, the new hotel in Katowice shows: Eco can be this luxurious.
At the beginning of September, the Mercure Katowice in the heart of the Silesian capital, of the Polish city of Katowice, opens its doors. The modern building is part of the transformation taking place in Katowice: From industrial to Eco-city.
With the new hotel, the Accor hotel group is further expanding its portfolio and adding another member to its Mercure network in Poland. A special feature of the new hotel is that the Focus on the topic of eco-tourism. Among other things, environmentally friendly solutions were integrated during construction, as well as recycled materials used. The investor in the new hotel is the Austrian property developer UBM Development.
The hotel impresses with 268 modern rooms on eight floors. The focus is on the sustainable use of environmentally friendly solutions that are intended to demonstrate the future of the modern hospitality industry. The guiding principle in the planning was the theme "Green & Clean". This motto is very clear from a distance. The façade of the hotel is decorated with the largest and highest naturally greened wall in Katowice provided.
But the hotel itself is also about sustainability. Environmentally friendly technologies are therefore available throughout the hotel. The rooms are dominated by natural colors and materials. The aim is to create a Calm and harmonious atmosphere to create. The entire interior of the hotel also reminds guests of the themes of the environment and nature. The Feel-good theme should of course not be neglected: The Winestone bar and restaurant offer a Large selection of wines, including Polish and organic winesas well as modern local cuisine. Rest and relaxation can also be found in the massage room, which is located on the 9th floor together with the adjoining fitness room. Here you will not only find the latest sports equipment, but also a Magnificent panorama of the city.
By the way, the location of the hotel was chosen quite deliberately, because the history of the city of Katowice is closely linked to the mining and steel industry. However, the city is consciously undergoing an ecological transformation and is increasingly developing into an environmentally friendly destination.
"By opening a hotel in one of the largest industrial centers in Poland, we want to consciously and actively participate in the green transformation of Katowice," explains Andrzej Kleeberg, Mercure Katowice Centrum General Manager. "The Mercure Katowice Centrum uses environmentally friendly technologies at every step - from the plant wall on the façade of the building to the ecological solutions inside the hotelincluding the use of environmentally friendly materials, renewable energy sources, rainwater and an advanced monitoring system for water and energy management. We are convinced that our hotel will become a central place of relaxation and encounter for both guests and locals, in line with the Mercure brand identity."
The hotel is only 100 meters from the train and bus station and is therefore particularly central and ideally located for visitors. The location right in the city center offers quick access to the city's most important destinations: The International Congress Centerthe "Spodek" event hall and the KTW Business Center are all within one kilometer of the hotel. This makes the hotel the perfect place for business travelers. This is supported by the hotel's own business area. This offers modern conference rooms with a total capacity of up to 80 people and an area of almost 100 square meters. An underground garage with 70 parking spaces can also be used for your stay.
"In reference to the industrial past of Katowice and with ecological solutions in the hotel we welcome the sustainable and green future," explains Marta Abratowska-Janiec, Manager Asset Management and Development Hotels Poland, UBM Development. "The Mercure Katowice Centrum offers its guests solutions that we believe are essential for the future. The future of the modern hotel industry stand. In addition, thanks to the contemporary and design-oriented premises and its location in the city center, our house is one of the most important places on the business and tourist map of Katowice"
Mlynska 6, 40-098 Katowice, Poland
Tel: +48327978800
