Mercure Brisbane 85-87 N Quay, Brisbane 4000 (07) 3237 2300 or mercurebrisbane.com.au Mercure has commenced the roll-out of its new interactive lobby concept in Australia, launching the new-look reception space at the riverside Mercure Brisbane. The Mercure in Brisbane is the first in Australia to implement the new concept, originally piloted at the Mercure Tower
New Hampton 15 Bayswater Rd, Potts Point 2011 (02) 9331 1188 or newhampton.com.au Built nearly a century ago, the Hampton Court Hotel is one of Sydney’s oldest. Located at the start of the Kings Cross strip, it is ingrained with local history, the most renown of which is the residency of ACDC in the 70s.
Ibis Styles East Perth 15 Robinson Ave, Northbridge WA 6003 (08) 9328 0000 or ibis.com/gb/home/index.shtml Accor will increase the presence of its economy hotel brand, Ibis Styles, following the signing of a management agreement with Rehawk Property Group. The multi-million dollar hotel development, which commenced in March, will be located in a prime location in East
It was like a scene out of Alice in Wonderland that greeted guests as they entered the new Continental Patisserie factory. Delicate patisserie, towering cakes and handmade chocolates as far as the eye could see filled the main event room, with suspended glass baubles showcasing petite petit fours and grass-topped tables laden with sweet treats for
Why your iPod doesn’t cut it. Stuart Watters is a Director of Morph TV and consults for Nightlife Music. Done right, an inspired selection of music can elevate the most rustic watering hole to greatness. Done wrong, a music playlist can drag the most chic digs to the depths of kitsch. Music can tie all
Heritage Queenstown 91 Fernhill Rd, Queenstown New Zealand 9300 +64 3 450 1500 or www.heritagehotels.co.nz/hotels/heritage-queenstown The Heritage Queenstown has carried out a meticulous upgrade, with every refurbished deluxe room and suite transformed with a new décor boasting modern furnishings, new sleek entertainment systems and sumptuous bedding. The hotel offers a relaxed but exclusive resort atmosphere
Citadines St Georges Terrace Perth 185 St Georges Terrace, Perth 6000 (08) 9226 3355 or www2.citadines.com/en/australia/perth/st_georges_terrace.html CapitaLand’s wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has launched its second Citadines Apart’hotel in Australia. The new Citadines St Georges Terrace Perth has opened following an AUD$5.1 million and five-month refurbishment of the former Somerset St
Woolwich Pier Hotel: 2 Gale St, Woolwich NSW (02) 9817 2204 or www.woolwichpierhotel.com.au A local pub that bucks the shabby trend. Tuck into a bucket of prawns on the terrace and admire Sydney Harbour from your prime position on the peninsula, old chap — the newly made-over Woolwich Pier Hotel is happy to make your
The Sebel Melbourne Docklands Cnr Aquitania Way and Marmion Place, New Quay, Docklands 3008 (03) 9641 7503 or accorhotels.com.au/hotel/sebel-melbourne-docklands Melbourne has welcomed its first Sebel Premier Apartment hotel with the opening of The Sebel Melbourne Docklands this month. The Sebel Melbourne Docklands is located in Melbourne’s NewQuay Docklands waterfront precinct among a selection of restaurants,
Browns Plains Hotel 64 Browns Plains Rd, Browns Plains 4118 (07) 3386 9200 or www.brownsplainshotel.com.au The Browns Plains Hotel has recently unveiled a major redevelopment, the work of KP Architects.