The Park 36 Lakeside Drive, Albert Park Melbourne (03) 8488 7519 or www.theparkmelbourne.com.au Perched on the edge of the iconic Albert Park Lake’s edge, The Park is opening after extensive renovations. The former Powerhouse has been transformed into a contemporary, boutique space. Floor to ceiling windows offer sweeping views of the lake, allowing for an
Doltone House Hyde Park Level 3, 181 Elizabeth St Sydney (02) 8571 0611 or www.doltonehouse.com.au/doltone-house/choose-your-venue/hyde-park Doltone House Hyde Park is a new meeting and events venue with high ceilings, lots of natural light and uninterrupted views of Sydney’s Hyde Park. The Hyde Park Ballroom is the main room which can be divided, via operable walls,
Parkroyal Darling Harbour 150 Day St, Sydney NSW (02) 9261 1188 or www.parkroyalhotels.com/darlingharbour From its lemongrass-scented foyer to the plush Club Lounge on the top floor, everything at Parkroyal Darling Harbour is new again. In January the 340- room hotel unveiled its $20m makeover, completed while ‘business as usual’ continued unabated — with design from Hassell Studio.
The Den 175 175 Johnston St, Fitzroy Vic (03) 9510 6111 or www.greatdanefurniture.com/The_Den.aspx Great Dane, renowned for bringing Scandinavian luxury to Australian homes, is opening the doors to a unique event space – The Den. Featuring a private collection of luxurious Scandinavian designer furniture rarely seen by the public, The Den is now available for
Taronga Zoo Centre Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman 2000 (02) 9969 2777 or taronga.org.au/TarongaCentre/Functions The Taronga View Centre was originally designed by renowned Australian architect Michael Dysart. The new design concepts for the interiors were realised by Restaurant Associates and a variety of sub-contractors. The dual-level function space consists of the Harbourview Ballroom on level one
The Star Event Centre The Star, Pyrmont NSW www.star.com.au/star-event-centre The Star’s new Event Centre is a little like the glacé cherry atop the extensive $870m casino redevelopment — albeit a heavyweight, $100m state-of-the-art cherry. The Event Centre, with sweeping views across Sydney Harbour and the city, is designed to host domestic and international meetings, seminars,
Twin Towns Services Club: Wharf St Tweed Heads NSW (07) 5536 2277 or www.twintowns.com.au Since its inception in 1950, Twin Towns Services Club has developed into a multi million-dollar business and the largest Services Club in Australia. The Management/Board of the club have begun a huge three-year/three-stage transformation. JVG Sound Lighting and Visual worked alongside Control
Water @ Pier One Hickson Rd, Sydney 2000 (02) 8298 9999 or www.sebelpierone.com.au To celebrate the opening of The Sebel Pier One Sydney’s new conference centre Water @ Pier One, the hotel has unveiled a ‘Business with Class’ promotion which will see one lucky winner and a guest jet off with Etihad Airways in the award-winning
The Tea Room Suakin Drive, Georges Heights, Sydney 2088 (02) 8962 5900 or www.thetearoom.com.au Luxury dining and events establishment The Tea Room Gunners’ Barracks has re-opened its doors after a short hiatus to reveal a fresh interior, following a cosmetic refurbishment led by Sydney-based architect Thomas Spangenberg. Housed in a former military barracks (originally designed
8Hotels have added two new properties to their collection. Albany Hotel Melbourne Cnr Toorak Rd and Millswyn St, South Yarra 3141 1800 338 877 or www.8hotels.com/melbourne-hotels/albany-hotel/ The newest addition to the 8Hotels family, the boutique Albany Hotel offers the choice between simple budget rooms or spacious suites with heritage features. Shabby chic meets rock star glam and a