Hong Kong to boast largest ibis hotel in Asia Pacific

The Accor hospitality group has announced that the largest ibis property in the Asia Pacific region is set to be built in Hong Kong.

Scheduled to open in 2012, the establishment will be the second ibis in Hong Kong and the brand's first purpose-built hotel.

It will be based at the junction of Bonham Strand West and Des Voeux Road West in downtown Hong Kong, where there is currently a shortage of quality economy hotels, according to real estate group Common Empire Development.

Michael Issenberg, chairman of Accor Asia Pacific, said: "The development of this hotel is testament to the energy that has been invested into expanding the ibis hotel brand throughout Asia Pacific.

"Today ibis exists in central locations in almost all major capitals throughout the region, consistently offering full service international quality accommodation and with the best value proposition."

The new property will feature 550 guest rooms, an all-day restaurant and a bar.

Accor operates over 800 ibis hotels in destinations such as Sydney, Singapore, Rio de Janeiro and Marrakech.

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