Accor, a global leader of augmented hospitality, expands its portfolio in the Balkans with the very first hotel to open in Moldova. The group has signed a franchise agreement with Dalomites company for the rebranding of the existing Hotel BERD’s Chisinau to MGallery. The 33-room facility will welcome the first guests by the end of this year.
With many openings in Romania and Bulgaria, Accor strongly expands its operation in the southeast of Europe. The Group has just signed an agreement for the first chain hotel in Moldova. Thanks to cooperation with Dalomites, by the end of 2020 the existing BERD’S Hotel in Chişinău will join MGallery brand. The premier Accor branded hotel in the country will offer its guests 33 luxurious rooms and suites, an astounding Italian Restaurant serving MGallery signature cocktails, the Art Lounge showcasing art pieces of national importance from local artists and a distinguished Spa experience featuring premium facilities and a fully-equipped gymnasium studio.
“Expanding our offer in the Balkans was very successful, which gives the investor more confidence to join the Accor family. Moldova is a hidden jewel full of many opportunities to discover, enriching the experiences of each guest choosing this destination. That is why we are happy to introduce Accor brands on the local hospitality market with the first MGallery hotel coming to Chişinău. We are sure it will be a place to welcome the guests with memorable experience and stories to say, as Hotel BERD’s has already gained the hearts of is guests,” says Catalina Toma, Development Director Romania-Bulgaria-Czech Republic and Moldova, Accor.
BERD’S Hotel was conceptualized by Italian architect Luca Scacchetti as a symbiosis between the Moldovan cultural heritage and the timeless comfort of modern design. National motifs and artisanal artwork are skillfully fused with the latest design solutions and cutting-edge technology, which in tandem with considerate service create a uniquely enjoyable experience.
From the launch of the BERD’S Hotel project, our aim was to enrich the local market with new concepts, outstanding service standards and industry innovations. The first 5 years of BERD’S were filled with guests that eventually became part of our family, achievements that gave us a purpose to continue on our path to becoming the ultimate hospitality destination in Moldova. The unique design and features of the hotel correspond well with the core of The MGallery Boutique Collection, thus the idea of joining forces with an international hotel group as Accor was sort of natural for us – Lucia Berdos, owner of BERD’S Hotel.
MGallery Hotel Collection features boutique hotels, each with its own original design and unique stories to tell. Each destination provides an exceptional experience inspired by the essence of the local neighbourhood, creating Memorable Moments inspiring lifelong memories. At the moment MGallery comprises of more than 100 boutique hotels allowing the guests to discover more than 30 destinations all over the world. MGallery hotels in Eastern Europe have located in, for example, Prague, Budapest, Cracow, Wroclaw, Odessa or soon Chişinău. In the city centre, along the seashore, nestled within nature or set in extraordinary locales, the hotels of the MGallery Collection invite every guest to explore the world and its splendours.
The investor and owner of new MGallery hotel in Moldova is Dalomites company, part of the group of companies owned by Dorian and Lucia Berdos, which has also interests in the pharma industry, owning among others Felicia chain of pharmacies in Moldova.
