Local - 30 September 2013

PULLMAN OPENS AT ALBERT PARK

Pullman Melbourne Albert Park 65 Queens Rd, Melbourne 3004 (03) 9529 4300 or www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-8788-pullman-melbourne-albert-park-ex-the-sebel-albert-park/index.shtml   Experience the new Pullman Melbourne Albert Park with an opening special Bed & Breakfast package, for two people, with rates starting from $260 per night. To book, call the hotel or head to www.accorhotels.com.au or www.pullmanhotels.com Pullman Melbourne Albert Park

Casino - 29 September 2013

ASTRAL TOWERS MAKES A SPLASH

Astral Tower and Residences The Star, 80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont 2009 1800 700 700 or www.star.com.au/sydney-hotel-accommodation/Pages/astral-tower.aspx The Star Sydney’s Astral Towers, has launched a new rooftop, indoor/outdoor pool for hotel guests. The pool was re-designed to take advantage of the stunning Sydney harbour location. During the evening, guests can bask in the light offered by

Local - 11 July 2013

RIGHT ROYAL REFURB

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.

Bar - 20 June 2013

COMMON SENSE AUDIO

The Common Room: www.crownmelbourne.com.au/the-common-room The West End at Crown Level 1, Clarendon St, Southbank VIC   When Crown Casino knocks a wall through, its with real intent, and a decent budget. So it was when Melbourne’s gaming cathedral refurbished its West End, throwing $50m at the project, much of which we’ve covered in venue. From

Pub - 19 June 2013

PIPE DREAM

The Prahran Hotel: 82 High St, Prahran VIC (03) 9529 2168 or www.prahranhotel.com Matt Mullins: “We approached The Prahran design the same as any other: talk to Techne, ask for some options, dig into those and work out the best approach. And we always say: bring us the crazy shit too. Don’t hold back. We’re open

Hotel - 18 June 2013

JERVOIS SERVES STEAK TO SOFITEL

Jervois Steak House Brecon St, Queenstown, New Zealand http://queenstown.jervoissteakhouse.co.nz The Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa has signed up the recently opened Jervois Steak House (JSH) as its official signature restaurant partner. In addition to welcoming external patrons, new steak house (which launched in December last year) will also now service Sofitel’s in-house hotel guests exclusively

Local - 14 June 2013

NEW MERCURE AT PORTSEA

Mercure Portsea Golf Club and Resort 46 London Bridge Rd, Portsea Vic 3944 (03) 5984 3521 or www.mercure.com   Accor has opened its first hotel in Victoria’s coastal resort town Portsea, with the opening of Mercure Portsea Golf Club and Resort on the Mornington Peninsula. The new 4-star complex has been developed by Portsea Golf Club

Pub - 28 May 2013

VINCENT HOTEL IN BLOOM

The Vincent Hotel 111 Victoria Ave, Albert Park 3206 (03) 9682 6444 or www.thevincent.com.au   The Vincent Hotel’s restoration is a salute to the history of this corner pub, originally established as ‘The Albert Park Windsor’ in 1889. Once famous for its vast internal garden, the hotel embodies the Victorian penchant for genteel design: a

Hotel - 13 May 2013

A GREAT DEAL AT THE NEW-LOOK MERCURE SYDNEY

  Mercure Sydney 818/820 George St, Haymarket 2000 (02) 9217 6666 or www.mercuresydney.com.au   Sydney’s Central Station/Broadway area’ urban renewal program now includes the Mercure Sydney, which is about to unveil a multi-million dollar revamp. The four-star, George Street-located hotel is completing the final stages of a major renovation, with each of the hotel’s 517

Local - 9 April 2013

SWEET SUITES AT PIER ONE SYDNEY HARBOUR

Pier One Sydney Harbour 11 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point 2000 (02) 8298 9999 or www.pieronesydneyharbour.com.au   The Pier One Sydney Harbour in Walsh Bay has unveiled seven new over-water suites with peerless views of Australia’s iconic landmarks. Perched on-and-over Sydney Harbour, the hotel’s seven new suites have been designed by Bates Smart Architects and include four