BNE Sebel/ Citigate rebrands and gets upgrade

[markis10]

Former Mirvac property The Sebel King George Square has been rebranded to Pullman Brisbane King George Square by Accor.


The adjoining Citigate hotel has also been rebadged to Mercure, the second in the Brisbane CBD.
Opened as the Crest International in 1971, the hotel was a ground-breaking venue for Brisbane, bringing ‘international’ accommodation to the city for the first time. Its pioneering spirit is set to continue, as the hotel joins the world’s fastest growing 5-star hotel brand, Pullman. The once glamorous hotel is set for a major renaissance following the completion of a striking upgrade and refurbishment that will transform the interior, and re-establish it as one of the city’s leading 5-star hotels.
The AUD$7 million upgrade will involve renovation of all the Sebel rooms to Pullman standards, the creation of an exciting new lobby and Pullman lounge, a total renovation of the hotel’ s meeting and exhibition facilities, new exterior painting and signage. Half of the rooms have already been completed, with the remainder due for completion by the end of the year. The function centre upgrade will take place in January and February 2013 to minimise disruption.


http://www.hotelmanagement.com.au/2...e-hotels-rebranded-under-pullman-and-mercure/

 

[anat0l]

This should be good. It's more and more Accor for sure, but we do need more nice hotels in Brisbane.

I hope the Pullman will attempt to push the bar up in terms of luxury in the rooms. Most of the other "better" properties in Brisbane have pretty bland rooms inside.

I'm surprised by this clause in the article

Guests of both Pullman and Mercure Brisbane King George Square will enjoy 24-hour reception, concierge access, room service and daily housekeeping services

I have to say I thought all of those features really goes without saying........

 

[Simo]

I stayed there on Saturday night and it was still branded Sebal King George Sq. I could see some rooms being renovated but they where on lower levels.

 

[Katie]

Noticed the signage being updatd on the buildings today at lunchtime. Will have to check woh some travellers at work to see if they use it & if so, they notice a difference.

 

[Mal]

Wow two mercures within a very small radius now. Bet that is going to cause confusion.

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[coyote25]

I stay there about 6-7 times a year under a travel provider contact will be interesting to see with they are still listed.