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Newly transformed Crowne Plaza Melbourne
Located right on the Yarra River , Crowne Plaza Melbourne is the ideal destination for outstanding accommodation and meetings .
With its multimillion-dollar re-development completed in July 2020 , situated across from the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre , and 25 minutes from Melbourne Airport , there ’ s no better location for EAs to book for their business traveller . Delight in the hotel ’ s 432 newly transformed guestrooms and suites , warm aspirational style that delivers a sense of personality and quality .
Contemporary bathrooms , walk in showers , premium bedding , designer furnishings and commissioned artwork are standard . Three globally inspired new restaurant and bar venues , fitness centre and heated rooftop pool complete the guest facilities . Meeting planners will be inspired by the newly developed Pearl Riverfront events venue . Six flexible spaces with views , natural light and the latest technology and a culinary selection with lifestyle driven menus will keep your delegates coming back for more . Four Atrium meeting rooms will also keep you spoilt for choices .
A meeting for 30 delegates , banquet for 450 or cocktail reception for 950 guests , there will be interactive food stations , carts for breakouts , and personalised menus that ’ re on trend to help make your events brilliant and memorable S
Curious will defy expectations , spark imagination and ignite guests ’ fuel for life when it opens at W Melbourne in February 2021 .
A secret laneway entrance on Market Street will draw guests in , encouraging them to embrace their inner child . Heading down a spiral staircase , guests will encounter a cocoon-like design formed from timber beams in a parametric sequence . A rich design palette of dark tones and earthy materials will evoke a seductive yet lively feeling , ready for all to soak it in , live it up and hit repeat as the music pumps into the night .
As coffee runs through the veins of Melbourne , it ’ s no surprise the cocktail menu features a W take on the classic espresso martini . ‘ A Curious Ristretto ’ will be sealed with beeswax and will emit a nutmeg smoke as you take the first sip . Leaning into the sense of discovery that is evoked by the design of Curious , Executive Chef , Jihun Kim has curated a menu of small plates and sharing bites that will play on unexpected combinations , using flavours not singular in origin to take guests on a culinary adventure . S
BRIEFS
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort , Port Douglas opens new bar Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas is set to unveil a new stylishly refurbished poolside and swim up bar , the Lagoon House . Located in the heart of the resort and set among two hectares of sparkling blue lagoons and surrounding palm trees , Lagoon House is set to embrace the breathtaking setting of its tropical destination .
Park Hyatt Auckland officially open New Zealand ’ s first Park Hyatt hotel , Park Hyatt Auckland , has opened , offering travellers and Aucklanders a new luxurious 195-room waterfront hotel that features four restaurants and bars , a day spa and fitness centre as well as versatile event spaces .
Frasers Hospitality opens luxury serviced apartments in Tokyo Frasers Hospitality , a member of Frasers Property Group , will officially open Fraser Suites Akasaka in Tokyo on 7 August 2020 , bringing the luxury of space and tranquillity to Tokyo ’ s Central Business District . The 22-storey , gold-standard serviced residence is strategically located near major local and multinational corporations .
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