
Accor's novel "floating hotel" combines luxury with QE2 history
Accor's MGallery Hotel Collection is adding a novel property to its portfolio - the world-renowned cruise ship, Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2).
After Accor taking over operations from May 2022, the cruise ship will undergo further upgrades and renovations prior to joining the
MGallery Hotel Collection. Once the renovation is completed, the new MGallery Queen Elizabeth 2 will feature 447 hotel rooms, nine food
& beverage outlets, ten meeting rooms, 5,620sqm area for outdoor events, six retail outlets, a swimming pool and a gym.
Permanently berthed in Dubai’s Port Rashid, the QE2’s location will in close proximity to Sheikh Zayed Road, providing easy
connection to every main attraction the city has to offer. Dubai International Airport, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and La Mer Beach are all
located less than 20 minutes away, while the Palm Jumeirah and Mall of the Emirates are located 35 and 29 minutes, respectively.
Presumably it will participate in Accor Live Limitless (the loyalty program), but I am yet to have that confirmed.
I'm also curious to know if it will retain the capability to sail again. If so, it would have the potential to be moved to another
port/location, should the need ever arise.
A novel property that will contribute to the Dubai Urban Master plan 2049, providing a sustainable urban development while increasing
the city attractiveness as a global destination. Guests will be able to enjoy a unique experience while conveniently located to all of
Dubai's attractions.
I'm pencilling it in for my future Middle East tour.