Regent returning to Australia and new InterContinentals in Australia

[Warragul]

Crowne Plaza Canberra is going to need a lot of work,

I read that it is going to be demolished and rebuilt to enable the second hotel on the site.

 

[markis10]

I read that it is going to be demolished and rebuilt to enable the second hotel on the site.

That’s what the Canberra times is reporting.

 

[Beano]

That’s what the Canberra times is reporting.

The CP Canberra was used by parliamentarians and associates when Parliament was sitting. Looks like they will get a little more luxury.

 

[oz_mark]

I read that it is going to be demolished and rebuilt to enable the second hotel on the site.

The press release referred to redeveloping the site, which I would interpret as knocking it down and rebuilding.

 

[Warragul]

The CP Canberra was used by parliamentarians and associates when Parliament was sitting. Looks like they will get a little more luxury.

Many don't stay in hotels, apartments or self serviced units are popular.

 

[Beano]

Many don't stay in hotels, apartments or self serviced units are popular.

I've never been able to get a single night stay when Parliament was sitting. I assumed that was because of occupancy.

 

[Warragul]

I've never been able to get a single night stay when Parliament was sitting. I assumed that was because of occupancy.

A typo on my part - many MPs don't stay in hotels. The staffers and lobbyists is a different matter.

 

[markis10]

A typo on my part - many MPs don't stay in hotels. The staffers and lobbyists is a different matter.

Given their travel allowance is paid when they stay in a property they own why would they (MPs)?

It’s probably changed a bit now but there are some generous allowances in the public service, during my ATC training in the Melbourne CBD at Henry house I got an excess travel time allowance which was generous given I lived and worked at Tullamarine previously. Was then posted to Sydney and got a travel allowance until I checked out successfully from the final training.

 

[maxw]

I stayed at Crowne Plaza Melbourne a couple of months ago and was pleasantly surprised by the newly renovated place. Given the current IC will become Regent in 2030, I would expect CP to go through another round of renovation to match IC's standards?

A bit disappointed to see no mention of IC Adelaide cuz that place really needs some touch-up.

 

[Beano]

I stayed at Crowne Plaza Melbourne a couple of months ago and was pleasantly surprised by the newly renovated place. Given the current IC will become Regent in 2030, I would expect CP to go through another round of renovation to match IC's standards?

A bit disappointed to see no mention of IC Adelaide cuz that place really needs some touch-up.

They will probably sell the IC Adelaide to Accor and it will become a Sofitel!

 

[maxw]

They will probably sell the IC Adelaide to Accor and it will become a Sofitel!

I stayed at the Adelaide Sofitel during new year and it was great, except for the indoor pool, a bit small with no view. I don't think Accor will have a 2nd Sofitel in Adelaide or want to close the current one considering how new it is.

But IC Adelaide building has that grand hotel vibe, it could be a nice home for Park Hyatt if renovated properly considering its location and view.

 

[Beano]

I stayed at the Adelaide Sofitel during new year and it was great, except for the indoor pool, a bit small with no view. I don't think Accor will have a 2nd Sofitel in Adelaide or want to close the current one considering how new it is.

But IC Adelaide building has that grand hotel vibe, it could be a nice home for Park Hyatt if renovated properly considering its location and view.

Sorry, forgot about the Adelaide Sofitel.