Sofitel to undergo multi-million dollar renovation
Mantra to open in Albury
Want to keep abreast of the latest hotel opening, or award win for a restaurant? Donna Webeck brings you all the venue news for busy EAs
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QUEENSTOWN
Sofitel to undergo multi-million dollar renovation
The Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa is undertaking a multi-million dollar renovation. The transformation will include a new bar, events and meetings room as well as the first executive lounge offering in New Zealand’ s South Island, which will act as a functional business space with complimentary wi-fi. The new conference venue, La Galerie, is capable of comfortably seating up to 70, with first class technology on offer, including an in-built AV system, drop down screen, HD projector and Bluetooth lapel microphone capabilities. Guests can also enjoy premium quality accommodation amenities, including 70 superior and luxury rooms, 10 prestige suites and two penthouse suites, all in the heart of Queenstown.
Parkroyal gets $ 25 million makeover
Western Sydney’ s largest hotel, the Parkroyal Parramatta, has marked its 30th birthday with a $ 25 million renovation. Featuring a new seven storey tower and the region’ s first hotel Club Lounge and Club Rooms, the freshly refurbished Parkroyal promises to give business travellers a new level of accommodation, dining, meeting and event experiences in the Parramatta CBD.
INFO www. parkroyalhotels. com
High rise haven to be revamped
The Four Seasons Hotel has announced plans to renovate the executive club, transforming the exclusive level 32 venue into a luxury residential-style retreat overlooking Sydney Harbour. Set to re-open in December, it will boast an extended private entrance, new furnishings and locally sourced Australian produce and wines.
INFO www. fourseasons. com
INFO www. sofitel-queenstown. com
Past Prison to be reformed
Wanting a conference and accommodation with a difference? The historic Pentridge Prison site is sure to offer exactly that with the announcement an Adina Apartment Hotel will take up residence on this site in 2020. EAs will enjoy organising an unforgettable function in the 400 square metres of conference facilities planned and can top it off with the unique opportunity to stay overnight in a converted prison cell.
INFO www. tfehotels. com / brands / adina-apartment-hotels
ALBURY
Mantra to open in Albury
Mantra Group is to open a new hotel in early 2018 in Albury. The full-service hotel will offer 158 guest rooms, a restaurant and bar, executive lounge, gymnasium and large conference and meetings facilities in the heart of Albury’ s CBD. Mantra Group Chief Executive Officer, Bob East, says the group is thrilled to bring the international Mantra brand to Albury and sees its location as a key point for attracting more meetings and conferences to this location.“ Strategically located at the midpoint between Sydney and Melbourne on the Hume Highway, Albury is a key regional commercial and tourism hub with established and varied accommodation drivers, well supported by a large regional airport and an impressive major events calendar which attracts significant visitation to the city.”
New luxury hotel and venue
The new $ 51 million dollar Sofitel Wellington boasts 129 rooms and suites as well as business essentials such as complimentary wifi for multiple devices and smart TVs with bluetooth. The hotel also houses‘ The Green Room’ lounge and bar, Jardin Grill restaurant, as well as state-of-the-art technology across three meeting and event venues.
INFO www. sofitel. com
INFO www. mantragroup. com. au
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