Warm
and pleasant Australia
Adelaide
The almost geometric perfection of this Australian
city is in
marked contrast to the people’s easy-going and fun-loving
attitude. The best description of this city would be – a
city designed on a square grid pattern with plenty of wide
streets and airy squares which are encircled by sprawling
park areas.
The
locals never say no to good food and wine. The restaurants and marketplaces of Adelaide are known for fine food and great
wine. The mood of the locals is infectious and they very easily
get visitors to enjoy as they do.
Adelaide Paringa Hotel
Located in the central business and shopping district, this hotel
is within walking distance of many restaurants and the Rundle
Mall. The hotel offers convenient access also to other local
attractions, such as the Adelaide Casino, the Festival Centre,
the Convention Centre, the Museum, the Art Gallery, the Mortlock
Library, the Government House, the War Memorial and Parliament
House. The hotel was recently refurbished and maintains a high
standard of service.
All Seasons Adelaide Meridien
The gentle climate of Adelaide is best enjoyed from the terraced
balconies of this hotel.
Its other features include a pool with sauna, change room, separate
shower and large zacuzzi spa all under cover and available round-the-year.
Suites include a lounge room with bar and separate bedroom (twin
or double bed) with ensuite bathroom. Larger families can opt
for the suites which two bedrooms and cooking facilities.
Its
location couldn’t be better. Located
in the heart of Adelaide it is close to the boutiques, galleries
and fine
restaurants of North Adelaide.
Brisbane
For the urban traveller, Brisbane is a city that never fails
to fascinate. It’s a lively, cosmopolitan city with the
most interesting districts, cafes, parks and a busy cultural
calendar. It is Australia’s third largest city and the
state capital of Queensland. In Brisbane one can find a great
range of hotels and apartments.
Astor
Metropole Hotel
One of Brisbane’s most charming hotels is the Astor Metropole.
It is also most intimate and has well-furnished and tastefully
designed interiors that remind one of the heydays of the British
Empire. The guest rooms offering unbeatable budget-friendly accommodation
are housed in the 3-star Heritage building; while the Tower Suites
have well-appointed suites for the discerning business traveller.
It has enviable location, as it is set on the picturesque parkland
on historic Wickham Terrace, a mere 500 meters from the city
centre.
Carlton
Crest Hotel Brisbane
As the Carlton Crest Hotel is located right in the heart of Brisbane,
guests have convenient access to all the important places around.
A short walk will take you to the financial and shopping districts
and the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. At the
Carlton Crest guests also have a good selection of restaurants
and bars for wining and dining. For those on a business trip,
there is also a fully equipped Business Centre. For fitness
and relaxation, the hotel provides a well equipped gymnasium
and the roof top heated
swimming pool and sauna.
Canberra
Every visitor to this small yet cosmopolitan city invariably
wishes they had planned more days to spend here. There’s
so much to enjoy. Although the city is small it is big on style;
and offers a host of fun night spots, good restaurants and
cafes, world-class hotels and apartments. Tourists also love
the city's lovely parks and gardens, sparkling lakes and unspoilt
countryside which are not very far from the city's central
business district.
Chifley On Northbourne Hotel, Canberra
Barely minutes away from the city centre, is Chifley On Northbourne
Hotel. Guests consider this a great value hotel and is particularly
popular with business travelers. The hotel has 59 rooms. The
features include TV, in-house movies, refrigerator, mini bar,
tea/coffee and toast facilities, air conditioning, hairdryers,
room service, morning paper, etc. The hotel includes a Dining
Room, a licensed restaurant, a bar, a swimming pool, a jogging
track and sports facilities nearby, ample
parking space, sailing
facilities, etc.
Griffin Apartment Hotel, Canberra
The Griffin All Suite Hotel Canberra is an exquisite blend of
great art deco ambience and excellent service. The interior
deco is contemporary yet timeless and beautiful. The appliances
are Italian, the glassware German and fine China and elegant
dinnerware grace the large kitchens. The rooms also combine
a lunge a dining area and internal laundry. The comfort level
of the rooms is considerably high. It redefines the experience
of staying in a hotel.
Darwin
If you like enjoying an evening by the sea watching a glorious
sunset, then Darwin is the place for you. This multicultural
and cosmopolitan city has a unique tropical feel to it that you
will not find in another Australian city. It is located right
on the edge of the Timor Sea and is the northernmost city of
Australia. It is the capital of Australia’s Northern Territory.
The city has a good range of hotels and apartments for the traveller
to choose from.
Crowne Plaza Hotel Darwin
Very centrally located, the Crowne Plaza Hotel is a good base
from where to explore the local attractions. Apart from the
seaside, the Aboriginal Corroboree Theatre, th business district,
shopping venues, restaurants and a casino. The Kakadu National
park is 3 hours drive from the hotel.
Its 233 rooms include 12 luxury suites which are elegantly furnished,
plus executive floors, specially equipped rooms for the disabled and non-smoking rooms. Every room features remote controlled
color TV, in-house movies, individually controlled air-conditioning,
mini bar, modem connection, STD/IDD direct dial telephones, iron
and ironing board, hair dryer and tea and coffee making facilities.
Added attractions at the Crown Plaza Hotel are some in-house
restaurants and cafes, and a swimming pool and spa located in
a tropical garden setting. For further travel assistance you
could walk down to the lobby which has a travel agent and tour
desk. For grooming it also has a hairdresser.
Cullen Bay Apartments Darwin
The Cullen Bay Serviced Apartments is an 8-stoeyed tower complex
that offers 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and motel rooms. All
rooms have en-suite bathrooms with showers, air conditioning
and balconies. Facilities for every room include a fully-equipped
kitchen and laundry. A pool, a spa, a children’s pool
and a guest barbecue set in an entertainment area, 2 lifts,
round-the-clock reception, undercover parking, these are some
of the other features of the complex. But the best part of
the Cullen Bay is undoubtedly the view. The apartments offers
a splendid view of the magnificent Cullen Bay Marina and of
Darwin city.
Hobart
The landscape is quite picturesque, with a charming riverside
harbour, set against a mountain, Georgian buildings, numerous
parks and an unhurried atmosphere. Hobart is one of Australia’s
prettiest cities and its southernmost capital city. Travellers
simply love the unique blend of nostalgia and natural charm of
Hobart city. It offers both modern hotels and apartments for
the traveler’s choice.
Corus Hotel, Hobart
Very recently the Corus hotel Hobart has been refurbished, so
guests who revisit their favorite hotel are likely to be pleasantly
surprised. It is located in city centre so restaurants, shopping
and key tourist attractions are within walking distance so
are sporting and leisure facilities. The rooms each have a
private balcony, offering splendid views of the city or mountain
and feature direct-dial telephones, colour television, in-house
movies 24 hours a day, mini-bar and tea and coffee making facilities.
Corus Hotel also features the popular Embers Bar and grill.
Guests enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the Embers after a hard
day of business or sightseeing. Embers is well-known for modern
Australian cuisine, wood-fired pizzas and rotisseried meats cooked
over a traditional Argentinean flame.
Hadleys Hotel Hobart
Guests never fail to notice the old world-charm and stately elegance
of this hotel. After all, it is a recently restored heritage
hotel. Its location is great too. Centraly located it is close
to the business district, the shopping venues and restaurants,
the Salamanca Place, the Art Gallery and the Botanical Gardens.
All rooms in the Hadley's Hotel feature TV, in-house movies,
radio, alarm, tea and coffee making facilities.
Sydney
Perhaps the most enjoyable halt on a traveler’s itinerary
would be Sydney. This city is known for many things. The great
views of the haorbour, the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House,
the great night spots, the entertainment and shopping venues, and
for the wide choice of hotels and apartments. One might remember
that the city was host to the 2000 Olympics.
Saville 2 Bond Street Apartment Hotel
Saville 2 Bond Street is a pleasant blend of urban comforts and
facilities and a unique ambience. The 180 elegantly furnished
apartments include 5 penthouses, executive women’s floors
and a boardroom for small meetings. In each room, one finds
a classic touch and a sophisticated style. This luxurious apartment
building is topped by a rooftop pool and spa which offer a
panoramic view of Sydney city. It is located in the city’s
central business district (CBD).
All Seasons Premier Menzies
The All Seasons Premier Menzies hotel is known for its hospitality,
traditional elegance and excellent location. It’s a four-star
hotel and has 446 rooms, each with TV, in-house movies, mini
bar and tea/ coffee facilities. Added attraction at this hotel
are a heated indoor pool, a spa, 3 saunas, a gym, 24-hour room
service, 3 bars and two licensed restaurants. It overlooks
the Wynyard Park and is close to the Opera House, The Rocks
and other tourist attractions, and shopping, restaurants and
entertainment venues.
Melbourne
A visitor to Melbourne can’t help noticing the pace of
the city - it’s brisk, youthful and vibrant. It boasts
some of the finest hotels and apartments in Australia. It is
also a ‘must-visit’ place on the itineraries of travelers
who love shopping and good food. Melbourne’s unique blend
of modern and new architecture makes the city a visually interesting
place.
Abacus Apartments Melbourne
This is Melbourne’s youngest and most promising apartment
operation. It opened in the spring of 2003, and is notable for
its classy furnishing, fixtures and fittings. After all, the
designers had spent around 2 years rebuilding, reshaping and
refitting the apartment’s features. The kitchen in each
apartment, you could now say, is state-of-the art and lacking
nothing: the Iron Chef with leading brand appliances – oven,
cooking range, dishwasher, granite benchtops, glass spashbacks,
etc. Look around the room and you will find imported leather
furniture, flat screen television, DVD, direct dial phone, fax
and air conditioning. All the apartments are one-bedroom and
the bedroom is separate from the lounge/ dining area. The building
is strictly non-smoking. So smokers please excuse.
Location-wise too, it scores high in advantages - Avoca Street,
South Yarra, which places you close to the city centre and main
business district.
Guests have the choice of ordering a Continental breakfast which
is available for a $7 per person surcharge and is delivered to
the room. Parking is secure and included in tariffs. Rooms are
serviced daily and a dry cleaning pick up and drop off service
is available. A large onsite laundry is provided free for guests
to use.
Adelphi Hotel Melbourne
This hotel may be small and boutique style, but it is certainly
big on style. Its singular design and architecture is internationally
respected. The hotel’s beautiful interiors reflect the
management’s philosophy for excellence. Its 34 rooms
are spacious and feature en-suite bathrooms that are equipped
with Bvlgari products. Added attractions are a heated salt-water
lap pool, a sauna and fitness room. The hotel premises also
feature a café/lounge, an exclusive guests’ club
bar on level 10, and the award-winning restaurant 3 hats. The
location is not bad too – right in the heart of the city
and close to the local attractions, theatre, shopping venues,
restaurants and business district.
Perth
Perth is best known for the tranquil waters of the Swan River.
The city is without a doubt, a tourist's delight with all its
natural attractions and vibrant city life. The historic city
of Fremantle is a mere 20 minutes drive from Perth. The city
also provides some of the best choices in budget accommodation,
be it hotels or apartments.
Hyatt Regency
Perth 99 Adelaide,
Terrace Perth,
WA 6000 Australia
This elegant hotel won the Australian Hotels Association Award
for Excellence in Luxury Accommodation, for three consecutive
years from 2001 to 2003. It was also judged as the best hotel
for two consecutive years by the Western Australian Tourism
Awards. The awards were very well deserved as the hotel falls
short of nothing in providing all the luxuries and comforts
that people have come to expect from a hotel of this renown.
Among international travelers, the Hyatt Regency Perth has
always been a place for luxury and world-class service.
As
if to underscore its status, the architecture is outstanding.
Guests can’t help but marvel at the magnificent
conservatory Lobby, its unique sandstone water fountain and
the glass dome
ceiling. And the service is of the highest standard.
Each of its 367 guest rooms and suites feature furnishings,
appliances and fixtures that are most tastefully selected.
Parklands Hotel
2 St. Leonards Bank,
Perth,
Perth,
Tayside, PH2
8EB
Its nearness to South Inch Park allows guests some splendid views.
And its closeness to the city centre provides convenient access
to the nearby shopping venues. The major railway station Perth
is just 5 km away.
Parklands
Hotel has come to be recognized for its excellent amenities,
free parking, superb dining and meeting
location,
and of course classy accommodation. Whether you’re traveling
on business or are on a holiday, you’ll find this one matches
your expectations as a 4-star hotel. The rooms are spacious and
well-appointed and feature cable TV with DVD, CD player and Free
Wireless Broadband access (WiFi).
Guest can also be sure of excellent food in the two restaurants
on the premises. The service is friendly and the staff doesn’t
hesitate to provide personal care.
Sunbank House Hotel
50 Dundee Road,
Perth,
Perthshire,
PH2 7BA
If you appreciate a picturesque location, then Sunbank House
is unrivalled. It has its own grounds which overlook the River
Tay and Perth. Additionally, it is ensconced between the majestic
Highland Glens and the East Coast, so with such natural beauty
around you are not going to stay indoors too long. The other
local attractions are well within a day’s visit from the
hotel. The hotel provides a large car park and the heritage of
a Victorian era that is reflected in its elegant architecture
of 1853.
Best Western Lovat Hotel
Glasgow Road, Perth,
Central Scotland,
PH2 0LT
You will find it located on the main route into Perth which
makes it a preferred choice for business travelers. The efficient
service
and friendly atmosphere welcome the guests. The rooms’ facilities
provide all the required comforts and en-suite bathrooms with
hair dryer and satellite TV. A short walk will take you into
Perth City Centre and its popular shopping and entertainment
venues. For food the hotel offers a choice of either bistro bar
which has an extensive menu or the restaurant which serves a
Table d’hote dinner menu.
Ample and free parking space is provided. The Perth railway Station
and coach/bus station are just 1 km away.
.
|
