Melbourne welcomes new hotels
Somerset Gordon Heights
Ascott International is due to open its third Melbourne property mid-2007, with the unveiling of Somerset Gordon Heights in the top end of Little Bourke Street. This boutique block of residences is situated across the road from established property Somerset Gordon Place, which only a year ago underwent a $3 million refurbishment.
Special offer: Introductory rate from $120* Terms and conditions apply.
Bookings: contact Ascott on 1800 766 377 or enquiry.melbourne@the-ascott.com
For further information, visit www.the-ascott.com
Media contact: Joanne Gallpen, T. (03) 9660 5483 or email joanne.gallpen@the-ascott.com
Clarion Suites Milano
Clarion Suites Milano on Swanston opened in central Melbourne in April 2007, offering spacious one and two bedroom apartments with spectacular city views. Close to the bustling café culture of Carlton, the hotel includes an indoor heated pool, tennis courts, business centre and self-contained suites.
For further information, visit www.choicehotels.com.au
Punt Hill Apartment Hotels and Serviced Apartments
Punt Hill Apartment Hotels and Serviced Apartments is a family operated business with eight properties in Melbourne - including three 4.5 star apartment hotels in the city centre. Two new Victorian properties will open in July 2007 - in the pretty bayside suburb of Williamstown and Knox in Melbourne’s south-east. Punt Hill Williamstown will be a state-of-the-art 4.5 star apartment hotel with a range of contemporary studios, one and two bedroom apartments. Property features include gym, conference facilities and great views over Port Philip Bay from some rooms.
For further information visit www.punthill.com.au
Media contact: Michelle Hunter, T. (03) 9631 1198 or email mhunter@punthill.com.au
Formule 1 comes to town
Accor’s worldwide Formule 1 chain of budget hotels has just opened its first Australian city-centre hotel, in Melbourne’s CBD on Elizabeth Street. The hotel opened in February 2007 and has 146 rooms with ensuite, TV and air-conditioning. The heritage-listed seven-storey building, formerly the Old London Hotel, has been completely transformed with a $15 million renovation that offers a range of room types including standard, family and double rooms. Built in the 1900s with a two-storey annex constructed in the 1930s, the building’s façade was also restored as part of the renovation.
For further information visit www.formule1.com.au