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• Jackalope Melbourne - Due to open in 2020 Jackalope Melbourne will boast 32 designer suites located
in Flinders Lane, within the heart of Melbourne city.
• Hyatt Centric Melbourne - Due to open in 2020, this 5-star brand will featue 280 rooms in Flinders Lane,
restaurant and rooftop bar with views of the Yarra River and Southbank.
Regional Accommodation
Novotel Geelong
Enjoying one of the best locations in Geelong, right on the waterfront and in the heart of the CBD, Novotel
Geelong is the city’s premier hotel. The convenient hotel has recently undergone a full refurbishment of
all 109 guest rooms with a new painting scheme, carpet, curtains, chaise lounge, feature wall, smart TVs
and feature wall. Incentive groups can enjoy comfortable accommodation and premium dining facilities
close to popular attractions and all just 20 minutes from Avalon Airport.
Princetown Eco Stay – Great Ocean Road
Boutique accommodation, restaurant and activity centre close to the 12 Apostles will open its doors late
2019, which will include a 300-seat restaurant. Ideal for groups wanting to explore the Great Ocean Road
region and host their meetings in a bespoke hotel.
Sorrento’s Continental Hotel – Mornington Peninsula
The 143 years old hotel is undergoing an $80 million-dollar makeover with its first stage due to be
completed September 2019. The revamp will include three new function spaces on the upper level, a fine-
dining restaurant and a bar. This stage will also open a new stand-alone 5-star hotel with 38 rooms.
Beyond 2019 - regional Victoria
• The Ritz – Geelong and the Bellarine – Due for completion in 2020, a historic 1853 building is being
turned into 4.5-star accommodation with Geelong CBD and eastern beaches views.
• Holiday Inn and Suites – Geelong and the Bellarine – Set to be the largest hotel in Geelong, the 4-star
180-room hotel will open its doors in 2020.
Event Spaces
Flemington
Flemington Event Centre is adding to its offering:
• The Club Stand – Recently launched, the highly anticipated $128 million Club Stand provides unique
experiences. With 13 food and beverage spaces over five levels, outdoor seating decks and rooftop garden
it offers the perfect opportunity for delegates and incentive groups to experience a day at Melbourne’s
famous horse racing carnival.