The Mercure is excellent value for money. I've stayed at its sister hotel, Movenpick, located on the same sprawling property, back when it was the Safari Hotel. As a guest of the Mercure, you have access to the excellent gym in the Movenpick. The Mercure has an excellent restaurant and is known for its pizza which I highly recommend. There is an outdoor pool as well as a coffee shop and a high-tented outdoor sitting area. Very nice indeed. My room was a bit dated but spotlessly clean and with all the necessary amenities. The air con worked flawlessly and power is dependable (unlike a lot of cities across Southern Africa). Plugs are UK, South Africa, and EU style plus USB. Two drawbacks: first, the absence of hot water in the shower. Maybe it would eventually come, but I wasn't willing to waste the hundreds of litres of water in the wait. So a quick lukewarm shower was what I had. Alternatively, you could have a hot shower at the gym at Movenpick. Second, room service was painfully slow. The food was good and hot when it arrived, but waiting nearly an hour was a disappointment. Nevertheless, I'd happily stay here again.
