Accor celebrates World Chocolate Day opening new Mövenpick Wellington
New hotel melts first guests impressions with chocolate wonderland
Accor’s newest Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts property, Mövenpick Hotel Wellington, timed its opening day perfectly, delighting its first guests and the local community by transforming into an edible chocolate wonderland to celebrate World Chocolate Day (July 7).
Mövenpick Hotel Wellington features 114 contemporary guestrooms and suites, on-site and virtual gyms, a signature restaurant and bar, a dedicated meeting and events conference room, valet parking and a library.
Accor Pacific Chief Executive Officer, Sarah Derry said launching the Wellington arm of Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts in New Zealand on World Chocolate Day felt truly authentic to the brand, giving the property the chance to connect with Wellingtonians on a personal level.
“Closely following our Auckland launch in June, we’re very excited to bring Mövenpick Hotel Wellington to the market, offering guests a world-class hotel experience while enjoying the distinct moments and flavours of Mövenpick,” she said.
Mövenpick Hotel Wellington’s central location on The Terrace, overlooking the Cuba Quarter, will give guests access to some of the Capital’s best retail, dining and leisure attractions. But people won’t need to stray too far either with the hotel’s, providing an exquisite dining experience.
Celebrating Mövenpick’s more than 70-year-old rich culinary legacy, Forage is a mouth-watering venue overlooking Mount Victoria and the bustling city. Head Chef Amey Rane is passionate about sustainable dining and has crafted a menu which focuses on head to tail dining and local ingredients.
Sweet-toothed guests will also delight at Mövenpick Hotel Wellington’s daily Chocolate Hour, a decadent chocolate experience with live demonstrations, from rolling truffles to icing cupcakes, staged every afternoon in the hotel lobby.
To balance the decadent treats on offer, Healthy Shots – energy shots blended with juice or yogurt and fresh fruit and vegetables – will also be complimentary and offered to guests at the breakfast counter.
A fantastic option for families, the Hotel is not only close to Te Papa Museum, and also offers a Kids Retreat and a 12m lap pool.
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