The Hotel Mercure Poznan, a sweeping eight storey concrete block with modern interior decor, is in the centre of the Polish city of Poznan, 500 metres from the historic old town and from Poznan International Fair. The 228 guestrooms, over eight floors, feature fabrics and decor in muted colours with modern furnishings. All offer air conditioning, satellite television with pay movies, direct dial phones, dial up Internet connections, desks, minibars, coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries, bathrobes and hair dryers. Hypo allergenic bedding and cribs are available on request.

The hotel’s restaurant, Brasserie de l’Opera, has contemporary decor and furnishings and serves Polish specialities and international cuisine. Guests can a work out in the health club, which includes a sauna, and relax with a coffee and a pastry in the café. The Metronome Bar serves a range of drinks, and air conditioned public areas offer wireless Internet connections. Complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby, while other practical amenities include multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk, a safe deposit box, express check in and check out, and tour assistance.

The hotel is in an ideal area for exploring the city; the Museum of Musical Instruments is 500 metres away, and the Botanical Gardens are one kilometre away. Poznan’s main railway station is 500 metres from the hotel, and Pozna? Lawica Airport is six kilometres distance, an approximate driving time of 30 minutes.