The hotel under the name of Mercure Saransk Center was opened within the framework of the preparation of Saransk for 2018 World Cup, which will be hosted by a number of Russian cities. The facility is located in the cultural part of the city, next to the Cathedral of St. Fyodor Ushakov.
The hotel has 115 rooms which will host FIFA client groups, football players and representatives of football teams. For physically challenged guests, there are specially equipped rooms. The hotel houses a restaurant with 85 seats. In addition, there is a sports hall, massage room, conference room and a sauna.