07 Jun 2017
Hobart is set to welcome its largest hotel next month following the signing of an agreement between AccorHotels and Singapore developer, Fragrance Group who will open a new-build hotel under the internationally-renowned ibis Styles brand.
The $50million new-build ibis Styles Hobart, located in a prime position on Macquarie Street within close proximity to major tourism attractions, is currently in final stages of construction and due to open in July. The project has created employment for around 230 construction related jobs locally through Hutchinson Builders.
With 296-rooms spanning 10 floors, the hotel will be the largest in the Tasmanian capital city and bring much needed design-led affordable quality accommodation to Hobart. Ibis Styles Hobart will boast a rooftop indoor heated lap pool, two saunas, a gymnasium and free wifi throughout. A number of rooms will have stunning views over the River Derwent.
Hobart locals and hotel guests will enjoy a ground level bar and restaurant, named Mr Good Guy which will serve up Asian street food and quirky drink menus. A meeting room is also available in the hotel for intimate gatherings and there is onsite car parking.
The hotel, designed by X Squared Architects has been registered to receive a 5-star Green Star sustainability rating and will employ 65 people once operational. Plans are also in place for the hotel to offer the award-wining Le Club AccorHotels and Accor Plus loyalty programs, as well as become accredited to AccorHotels' optimum service standards program for Chinese guests 'Hao Ke Ya Gao' to maximise the potential of the Chinese inbound market.
AccorHotels Chief Operating Officer, Simon McGrath, said “We are thrilled to establish our presence in Hobart with a cutting-edge and vibrant hotel in ibis Styles Hobart. The hotel will add a new dimension to the local hotel sector offering world-class quality accommodation with animated food and beverage design while remaining an affordable option for travellers.
“We are pleased to be entrusted this project by Fragrance Group and manage their first hotel in Hobart with our ibis Styles brand. Not only will ibis Styles Hobart be the largest hotel to open in the city, but it will build on the already substantial brand growth in the Pacific region as exemplified by the recent opening of ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street.”
Fragrance Group CEO, James Koh said “We at Fragrance are equally excited to deliver the first of three hotels planned for Hobart. Ibis Styles Hobart will be a fresh addition to the already vibrant city and we look forward to providing bigger and better quality hotels for the ever increasing number of visitors to Tasmania.”
Once open, the hotel will become the 70th ibis Styles branded property to open in the Asia Pacific region and complement AccorHotels existing hotels in Tasmania; The Sebel Launceston and Mercure Launceston. Ibis Styles Hobart will join AccorHotels' ibis megabrand network of hotels (ibis, ibis Styles, ibis Budget) across every other mainland state capital in Australia and over 2,000 hotels encompassing more than 210,000 rooms worldwide.
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About ibis Styles
Ibis Styles, AccorHotels' premium economy brand, offers design experiences in a myriad of styles at an all-inclusive rate. Creativity and good humor are the hallmarks of these comfortable, designer hotels which each have their own individual charm. Located in city centers or close to activity centers, each establishment offers an upbeat, stylish, happy mood atmosphere. The brand's distinctive all-inclusive package includes the room, all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet and broadband Internet connection, plus a host of little extras. The global network comprises over 367 hotels in 36 countries.
About AccorHotels
AccorHotels is a world-leading travel & lifestyle group and digital innovator offering unique experiences in more than 4,100 hotels, resorts and residences, as well as in over 3,000 of the finest private homes around the globe. Benefiting from dual expertise as an investor and operator through its HotelServices and HotelInvest divisions, AccorHotels operates in 95 countries. Its portfolio comprises internationally acclaimed luxury brands including Raffles, Sofitel Legend, SO Sofitel, Sofitel, Fairmont, onefinestay, MGallery by Sofitel, Pullman, and Swissôtel; as well as the popular midscale and boutique brands of 25hours, Novotel, Mercure, Mama Shelter and Adagio; the much-prized economy brands including JO&JOE, ibis, ibis Styles, ibis budget and the regional brands Grand Mercure, The Sebel and hotelF1. AccorHotels provides innovative end-to-end services across the entire traveler experience, notably through the recent acquisition of John Paul, world leader in concierge services.
With an unmatched collection of brands and rich history spanning close to five decades, AccorHotels, along with its global team of more than 240,000 dedicated women and men, has a purposeful and heartfelt mission: to make every guest Feel Welcome. Guests enjoy access to one of the world's most rewarding hotel loyalty programs - Le Club AccorHotels.
AccorHotels is active in its local communities and committed to sustainable development and solidarity through PLANET 21, a comprehensive program that brings together employees, guests and partners to drive sustainable growth.
Accor SA is publicly listed with shares trading on the Euronext Paris exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and the OTC marketplace (Code: ACRFY) in the United States.
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