AccorHotels present their largest portfolio of brands ever at IMM 2019, having enlarged their Pacific portfolio by a third, acquiring the Mantra Group of properties in 2018, expanding the network by 138 hotels and 20,000 guestrooms, with the addition of Art Series, Peppers, Mantra, and BreakFree branded properties across Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii and Indonesia.
This strategic acquisition takes AccorHotels’ network tally to over 330 hotels and resorts across the Pacific region. These brands will be consolidated under our existing portfolio of brands which have such a strong resonance with the Australian public and maintaining this level of recognition while continuing to innovate is a key priority for us going into 2019.
UPCOMING 2019 HOTEL OPENINGS
QUEENSLAND
THE FANTAUZZO TO OPEN AT HOWARD SMITH WHARVES, BRISBANE FROM MARCH 2019: Art Series Hotels’ eighth property at Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane will be named after acclaimed Australian painter Vincent Fantauzzo and is scheduled to open in March 2019. Renowned for his portraits of notable people including Heath Ledger, Matt Moran, Brandon Walters and Julia Gillard, he has won the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize, the Archibald Packing Room Prize, and the Archibald People’s Choice Award four times, including in 2012 for his portrait of now-wife, actress Asher Keddie. Carved into the cliff under Story Bridge, the $100 million luxury hotel will feature 166 guest rooms, with custom contemporary furnishings, featuring both original artworks and up to 500 reproductions of Fantauzzo’s most recognised works. The six-storey hotel will also offer four distinct food and beverage outlets as well as an impressive rooftop pool boasting spectacular views of the Brisbane River and CBD, bar, gym and three conference rooms, fully equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology. Visit www.artserieshotels.com.au/fantauzzo
FIJI
FIJI’S NEWEST DESTINATION IS PULLMAN NADI BAY RESORT & SPA: Scheduled to open this April, Pullman Nadi Bay Resort & Spa is located on the beachfront of Wailoaloa, just a 10-minute drive from Port Denarau and the Nadi International Airport. With 611 square metres of meeting and event space, four private meetings spaces catering for up to 400 people theatre style and large outdoor event spaces, the resort is perfectly suited for conferences and incentives. Pullman Nadi Bay Resort & Spa also offers innovative break-out options, state-of-the-art audiovisual and is adjacent to a 18-hole golf course.
VICTORIA
MELBOURNE’S NEXT LUXURY HOTEL, SHADOW PLAY BY PEPPERS, TO OPEN IN APRIL 2019: Melbourne’s newest luxury hotel, Shadow Play by Peppers, is scheduled to open in April 2019 in the city’s vibrant Southbank arts and entertainment district. The development’s 469 apartments will feature an avant garde design, breaking tradition and routine hotel design with a cohesive collection of contrasts – light and dark, formal and informal, and seductive dark statement pieces contrasting with white stone and timber. All of the hotel’s one and two bedroom apartments are highly functional and boast lashings of natural light and city or bayside views from floor to ceiling windows and balconies. Once open, guests will be welcomed to the hotel in a beautifully appointed lobby on the ground floor, which flows into the hotel’s Edwin Wine Bar & Cellar – positioned to be one of Melbourne’s finest food and wine experiences. The hotel will also feature an array of unique guest spaces, including a heated pool, gymnasium, sauna and steam room, and an enclosed garden space on the 46th floor, complete with a freestanding fireplace, two private dining rooms, a lavish guest lounge and library with an adjoining patio, and commanding bayside views. Visit www.peppers.com.au/shadow-play
NEW BUILD MANTRA EPPING HOTEL ON TRACK FOR MAY 2019 OPENING: Mantra Epping Hotel, a new-build $70 million hotel development in Melbourne’s booming north, is on track to open in May 2019. The contemporary hotel will feature a mix of hotel rooms and apartments, a café/restaurant, brewhouse, state-of-the-art conference and meeting facilities, gymnasium, and an extensive open car park and secure bicycle storage. Occupying a prime corner position at 250 Cooper Street within the prestigious Northpoint Enterprise Park at Epping, Melbourne’s fastest growing expansion corridor just 18km north of the CBD, the 214-room two-wing hotel has been designed by leading architect Peddle Thorp and Bruce Henderson Interiors. This hotel will provide a market-leading hotel offering, well positioned to become the region’s premier corporate, meetings and leisure hotel. Visit www.mantrahotels.com/mantra-epping
NEW BUILD HOTEL CHADSTONE MELBOURNE, MGALLERY BY SOFITEL SET TO OPEN NOVEMBER 2019 : With 250 luxurious guestrooms each unique in design, Hotel Chadstone Melbourne, MGallery By Sofitel marries both exclusivity and comfort allowing guests to feel at home. Featuring eight meeting rooms with a grand ballroom capacity of 440 attendees, two restaurants, a rooftop bar and swimming pool. The five star hotel is located adjacent to world renowned Chadstone, The Fashion Capital, with views of Melbourne’s skyline, Port Phillip Bay and the Dandenong Ranges
RECENT NEW HOTEL OPENINGS
QUEENSLAND
INTRODUCING FV BY PEPPERS: Brisbane’s hottest new hotel, FV by Peppers officially opened its doors in March 2018. Inspired by New York’s flatiron building, with New York influences throughout, FV by Peppers’ three towers are called Flatiron, Valley House and No. 1. With two out of the three 30-storey towers now complete (and the third scheduled to open mid-2019), the $600-million high-end development in Fortitude Valley’s Alfred Street will comprise of 986 spacious one and two bedroom apartments. Luxe amenities at FV by Peppers include a heated u-shaped skyline pool with spectacular views and in-pool seating overlooking Brisbane’s CBD, a moonlight cinema, yoga studio, fully-equipped gym, and three beautiful VIP private spa lounges which are available for hire and include a spa, bar and dining area overlooking Brisbane’s CBD and Story Bridge. Visit www.peppers.com.au/fv
NEW SOUTH WALES
SOUTH WEST SYDNEY’S NEWEST FIVE-STAR HOTEL, THE WILLIAM INGLIS HOTEL, MGALLERY BY SOFITEL: Opening in January 2018, The William Inglis Hotel, MGallery By Sofitel is a $140 million project developed by William Inglis & Sons. Celebrating the history of Inglis and the thoroughbred industry, the hotel features a boutique equine theme throughout, with 144 deluxe accommodation rooms including 22 luxurious suites and one presidential suite. With 23 function rooms, along with a wedding pavilion nestled among the stunning garden, the Big Barn is one of the hotel’s most popular spaces, made from recycled timber from the Newmarket complex. The hotel also features, Talisa Spa Wellness Centre, a 20 metre heated pool overlooking the precinct and The Newmarket restaurant boasting a paddock to plate style menu.
MANTRA ALBURY HOTEL OPENS ITS DOORS: The first hotel to open in Albury in more than three years, Mantra Albury Hotel made a big impact to NSW’s Riverina region when it opened in July 2018. The $40 million development comprises of eight levels and 146 one and two bedroom studios. All of the hotel’s guest rooms boast floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Albury and out to the Victorian Alps and Kiewa Valley. Onsite amenities include a restaurant and bar called La Tierra, 24-hour reception, an internet lounge, a fully equipped gymnasium, conferencing and events facilities that can cater for more than 200 people, and an exclusive Sky Lounge available to hire on the top floor with sky lighting, wet bar and comfortable lounge seating. Visit www.mantrahotels.com/mantra-albury-hotel
TASMANIA
LAUNCESTON’S EXTRAORDINARY PEPPERS SILO HOTEL OPENS:Launceston’s iconic new hotel, Peppers Silo Hotel, has received great acclaim since opening its doors in June 2018. Originally erected in 1960, the Kings Wharf grain silos were left unused for decades until construction breathed new life into the structure, transforming the silo barrels into a state-of-the-art contemporary new hotel. The ten-level hotel features 108 guest rooms, including 52 inside the barrels of the former silos, a restaurant and bar called Grain of the Silos, undercover car parking, conference facilities for up to 500 people, and an integrated lobby and reception space. Located in a prime position on the edge of the Tamar River and close to the beautiful Cataract Gorge, the once unused silo barrels have transformed into a $25-million luxury-by-design redevelopment which includes one and two bedroom apartments. Onsite amenities include a fully-equipped gym, day spa, function centre, private dining rooms and Grain of the Silos restaurant and cocktail bar. Visit www.peppers.com.au/silo
VICTORIA
ACCORHOTELS’ FIRST VERTICAL DUAL-BRANDED HOTEL NOVOTEL MELBOURNE CENTRAL & IBIS MELBOURNE CENTRAL: Opening in November 2018, towering above its discreet location on Little Londsdale Street, the dual-branded new-build Novotel Melbourne Central & Ibis Melbourne Central, connects travellers to the centre of Australia’s cultural capital. Immerse in Melbourne’s famous laneways and shopping only steps away, or take advantage of the free tram network connecting all corners of the city. Housed in a 35-floor tower, the complex is home to restaurants Goldie Canteen + Brews and Pretty Boy Italian Steakhouse, as well as Floyd’s bar. Novotel Melbourne Central & Ibis Melbourne Central boast three meeting rooms with natural daylight in a tech savvy environment for up to 50 guests.
MELBOURNE’S NEWEST PLAYGROUNDS TO DINE, SHOP AND STAY IS NOVOTEL MELBOURNE SOUTH WHARF: Since it opened in April 2018, Novotel Melbourne South Wharf is providing an exceptional level of service, right next door to the DFO South Wharf direct factory outlets. Towering 26 levels above Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), the hotel stands out amongst the crowd with its distinctive gold façade and sophisticated fitout, reflecting the very latest in hotel and interior design trends.
NEW ZEALAND
INTRODUCING NEW ZEALAND’S MOST AUDACIOUS HOTEL SO/AUCKLAND:Situated in the Britomart district, SO/Auckland has made a bold statement in the heart of the city since opening in November 2018, with its playful, bold and audacious avant-garde design by the hotel’s signature designer WORLD. SO/ Auckland is a designer masterpiece which playfully showcases a cosmopolitan soul, intertwined with the vibrant urbanite spirit. SO/ boasts six energetic conference spaces for up to 200 delegates, state-of-the-art technology and catering from a kitchen helmed by Michelin-starred Chef, Marc De Passorio. SO/ Auckland is the city’s newest place to see and be seen.
MAJOR REFURBISHMENTS & NEW PRODUCT
MAJOR REJUVENATION UNDERWAY AT SOFITEL FIJI RESORT AND SPA: Situated on Denarau Island Fiji, Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa is in the midst of a multi-million dollar refurbishment project including expansion plans for the resort’s exclusive adults-only, Waitui Beach Club. To enhance the overall guest experience, the rejuvenation project centres around increasing the footprint of the resort’s popular Waitui Beach Club, with the addition of 24 new beach cabanas, a welcoming arrivals area, a new beach side cocktail bar to capture Fiji’s famous sunsets, and an undercover dining space for up to 40 guests. Waitui Beach Club’s guestrooms and suites will also undergo an entire refresh as well as its restaurant space. In addition, a new offering for children will see the development of an “Adolescent Zone” and a Waitui Beach Club for Kids. The multi-million rejuvenation of the resort includes the upgrade of all five restaurants and four bar outlets with new and exciting concepts, soon to be announced. Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa’s main restaurant Lagoon will undergo a revamp to a fully interactive experience for both breakfast and dinner. The project is scheduled for completion at the end of 2019.
BREAKFREE ON GEORGE HOTEL RECEIVES A $3M MAKEOVER: BreakFree on George, Sydney completed its $3-million renovation in May 2018. All 160 studios and one and two bedroom apartments boast beautiful new furnishings and modern furniture, with the hallways and foyer re-dressed in dark charcoal timbers, as well as contemporary wallpaper and alternating colour schemes. With impressive views of the CBD, the refurbishment has added the stunning final touches to BreakFree on George so guests can now experience only the best finishes and contemporary-style furniture. The lounge areas in each apartment feature comfortable new wraparound sofas, towering floor-to-ceiling windows and beautiful Asian-inspired artwork. The hotel’s location at 653 George Street, Sydney, is just a block from bustling Chinatown, The Capitol Theatre and in close proximity to Sydney’s major office buildings, making it a smart choice for both business and leisure travellers alike. Visit www.mantrahotels.com/breakfree-on-george
NEW SPA OPENS AT FAIRMONT RESORT & SPA BLUE MOUNTAINS, MGALLERY BY SOFITEL: The long-awaited Ubika Day Spa is Fairmont Resort & Spa Blue Mountains brand new grand, two-storey spa. Boasting 16 treatment rooms, each with its own shower, featuring four couples rooms including one deluxe couples room with private spa bath, double vichy shower room, a zen room to relax pre and post treatment in front of a fireplace in the World Heritage-listed National Park, complimented by Australian-made iKOU spa products.
TAYIM, HARBOUR ROCKS HOTEL SYDNEY, MGALLERY BY SOFITEL’S NEW RESTAURANT: Formerly known as Scarlett, Harbour Rocks Hotels Sydney’s restaurant has received a new name, Tayim, and dramatic redesign including an expansion of the former venue into a larger bar and dining area, with design and interiors by Sydney Architects, Welsh + Major. In keeping with the historical features of the heritage building built in 1887, the sandstone walls have been lovingly restored to create an inviting space with a relaxed atmosphere. Contemporary furnishings feature lightened marble, wood, and bespoke wall coverings to complement a colour palate of earthy tones. The Middle-Eastern inspired Tayim menu, designed by Head Chef Ran Kimelfeld (former Head Chef, Nour), showcases the region’s most flavoursome dishes; focusing on bold, exotic share plates cooked using traditional methods on the open grill.
NEW CONVENTION CENTRE AT NOVOTEL TWIN WATERS RESORT: Following its $100 million purchase of the Novotel Twin Waters Resort in September 2018, The Shakespeare property group has announced a new, purpose-built convention centre build at the resort. The $8 million Convention Centre will be the destination’s pre-eminent event venue when it opens in April 2019. Shakespeare Property Group are planning to invest a total of $10 million dollars in further upgrades to the resort and Convention Centre at the resort over the next couple of years.
GUESTROOM REFRESH AT NOVOTEL SYDNEY ON DARLING HARBOUR: A $15 million guestroom refresh has just been completed at Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour across each of the hotel’s 525 guestrooms. Offering five room types from the Superior Rooms to the Executive Loft Suites the spacious rooms feature beautiful views of Darling Harbour and the Sydney City Skyline, providing ample opportunity to take advantage of the stunning iconic location. The refreshed design is both aesthetic and functional, modern and timeless, featuring warm colours, new lighting concepts, heavenly new King Koil beds by A.H.Beard, state of the art Wi-Fi connections, 48-inch HD smart TV’s and media hubs including comfortable working and dining areas.
MAJOR RENOVATION COMPLETE AT NOVOTEL GEELONG: A $3.5 million refurbishment has been completed at Novotel Geelong, its first major renovation project since opening in 2001. Boasting 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 conferencing hotel. The refurbishment has involved a full upgrade of all 109 guestrooms with a new paint scheme, carpet, curtains, furniture, and smart TVs. The bathrooms have also been updated with a fresh and modern look.
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