CapitaLand’s wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) – the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator, has entered into a strategic partnership with Quest Serviced Apartments (Quest) – the largest serviced apartment provider with 112 properties in Australia.
Read MoreFormally a Holiday Inn in Cairns, the 237-room Cairns hotel, occupies an exceptional waterfront location on the Coral Sea in the vibrant city of Cairns. The hotel also marks the fourth DoubleTree by Hilton in Australia and the 400th hotel in the brand's global portfolio.
Read MoreAcross the Yarra River and just a short walk away from the famous Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex is the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Center. Adjacent to this is a stylish and and beautifully designed Category 8 property from Hilton - the Hilton Melbourne South Wharf. If you have to be at the MCEC for a conference, this hotel should be your accommodation of choice. If you're interested in staying in an alternative location as opposed to the city, this hotel should also be on your list.
Read MoreLocated conveniently on Exhibition Street in the city, Rydges Melbourne is excellent if you wish to explore the beautiful Melbourne city. The property is just a short stroll away from Chinatown (and delicious Chinese food), the world-famous Bourke Street Mall as well as exclusive Collins Street boutiques.If you are looking for an affordable and accessible hotel to explore the Melbourne City for a couple of days, I would most definitely recommend this property.
Read MoreThe InterContinental Hotel Group recently launched the IHG Dining Rewards in Australia. The programme offers a range of F&B benefits as well as hotel specific benefits that travellers may find attractive. If you do not have any IHG Rewards Club status, joining the IHG Dining Rewards programme will give you an instant Gold Elite status. However, if you do have a Gold Elite status already, joining this program will give you a Platinum Elite status.
Read MoreConstruction of a multi-million dollar hotel development will commence later this year with a scheduled opening in early 2016. The new 368-room ibis Brisbane will be located at 40 Elizabeth Street and will be one of the most centrally located hotels in the CBD, adjoining the Myer Centre and Queen Street Mall and walking distance to government departments and the Brisbane Casino.
Read MoreThe Langham Sydney will be closing its doors on 24 July 2014 (Thursday) for four months in order to make way for refurbishment works. The $30 million refurbishment will transform the iconic landmark hotel into Sydney's most exclusive harbourside address.
The renovation will include a complete redevelopment and refurbishment of the lobby, dining areas, guest rooms and residential-style ballroom with an aesthetic blending sophistication and timeless elegance with custom-made furnishings and treatments.
Bringing the hotel into line with its international sister properties, signature Langham luxuries such as Chuan Spa and Palm Court will be also introduced.
The 96-room residence boasts the largest guestrooms in Sydney at 49 square metres (527 square feet) with opening windows and balconies. From its central Kent Street address, guests can enjoy sweeping western harbourside views, and a tranquil yet convenient location in proximity to some of the city’s most iconic destinations.
