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Now open: Parkroyal Monash Melbourne
Melbourne’s Monash gets a Parkroyal hotel Pan Pacific Hotels Group has added a new Parkroyal property in the south east Melbourne suburb of Monash, with the establishment officially opening its doors recently. The 250-room hotel is based within the vibrant M-City complex in Clayton and Parkroyal Monash Melbourne’s location makes it the perfect base for leisure travellers visiting from regional Victoria, Melbourne locals looking for a staycation, as well as business travellers seeking 24-hour high-quality service after a busy workday. Parkroyal Monash Melbourne General Manager, Darryl Healey, said the opening is an exciting development for the South East suburbs of Melbourne. “Parkroyal Monash Melbourne will provide something exciting and different for the destination, serving up a full-service upscale hotel experience differentiated by its signature warm approachable service, combined with all the conveniences of a multi-use complex,” he said. panpacific.com
Kimpton to make stylish Australian debut in Sydney After years of anticipation, Kimpton Hotels will finally arrive in Australia in 2021, with IHG Hotels and Resorts and Pro-invest Group planning to convert and reposition Sydney’s Primus Hotel as Kimpton Sydney. The existing Primus Hotel is a heritage-listed 1930s Art Deco revival of inter-war period architecture, with history as the former Sydney Water Board Offices. The current hotel will close in August to undergo an inspiring renovation, drawing out the true beauty of its bold design, iconic red columns and boutique luxury personality. When Kimpton Sydney opens in October, Pro-invest CEO Jan Smits said it will feature 172 unique design- led rooms and suites, a rooftop swimming pool, conference and event spaces conveniently nestled close to the city’s best entertainment, culture and retail. “While we are still working through the details, I can say that we will have an array of grand yet welcoming spaces for all occasions,” he told Wayfarer. “A vibrant mix of energies, drawing from the nightlife of neighboring Chinatown and Darlinghurst, blended with the independent spirit of nearby Surry Hills. We will be creating a social epicenter for guests and locals alike." ihg.com 28 WAYFARER
Kimpton Sydney is coming soon
