Crystalbrook Collection Hotels and Resorts has today officially welcomed one of Sydney's newest boutique hotels, Little Albion, to its fast expanding family of hotels.

Centrally located in the bustling inner-city suburb of Surry Hills, Little Albion has its own distinct personality, fitting in seamlessly with the hospitality group's existing portfolio.

The 35-room boutique hotel is set within a stunning heritage building, complete with a rooftop garden.

Crystalbrook Collection will retain all the existing staff including General Manager Wendy Morris and her team of dedicated hosts who are all Surry Hills locals.

Speaking on the sale, Ms Morris said: “This is an exciting time for Little Albion. We're thrilled with the great reputation we have acquired since opening and we are confident that under Crystalbrook Collection we will reach new heights and achieve further great success.”

Crystalbrook Collection CEO Mark Davie said: “We had been looking for a Sydney property for some time, but it had to have the right fit.”

“All of our properties are like siblings, each similar but with their own unique personality and style. So naturally Little Albion's refreshingly unpretentious personality and beautifully chic style was the perfect addition to our growing collection. Not to mention it is in one of the best locations in Sydney, with some of city's best food and beverage offerings right on its doorstep.”

“This is just the beginning for Crystalbrook Collection. We have plans for further growth with a number of new properties across key Australian destinations.”

Crystalbrook Collection most recently opened Riley in Cairns on 6 November this year, the first of three five-star hotels the group has in the works for the city. Their portfolio also consists of Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina in Port Douglas, Crystalbrook Lodge, one of the Luxury Lodges of Australia located three hours from Cairns in outback Queensland and 90-foot motor yacht MV Bahama. In addition to tourism enterprises the group also owns three cattle stations, which will provide the hotels with locally sourced sustainable beef.

Bookings for Little Albion can now be made at crystalbrookcollection.com/little-albion

Crystalbrook Collection's domestic and international sales team will now handle all business to business bookings. Enquires can be made by emailing sales@crystalbrookcollection.com.

For Further information please contact Klick Communications:

Lauren Cowan, Communications Specialist 
T +61 2 8353 7121
M +61 431 550 466 
E laurencowan@klick.com.au

Katie Malone, Group Director, Marketing (Crystalbrook Collection)
T +61 9048 4403
M +61 424 927 964

E katie.malone@crystalbrookcollection.com

 About Little Albion

Little Albion is housed within a unique heritage building full of history, dating back to its original construction in 1903 as a former School Convent. The property was transformed into a boutique hotel, seamlessly merging a heritage listed building with new construction and largely influenced by 1920s and 1970s styles of interiors.

The new 35-room guest house, which opened in July 2018, features a dedicated team of hosts who are all Surry Hills locals and on hand around the clock to offer individualised service as well as a rooftop garden with views over Surry Hills and Sydney city.

About Crystalbrook Collection

Crystalbrook Collection is an Australian based tourism and hospitality group. Its portfolio consists of Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, hotel and resort developments, a luxury lodge and a 90-foot motor yacht.

To date, Crystalbrook Collection has committed more than AU$800 million in tourism investments within Australia.

Crystalbrook Collection and Ghassan Aboud Group

Crystalbrook Collection is owned by accomplished entrepreneur and philanthropist Ghassan Aboud. Ghassan Aboud Group is a multi-business conglomerate engaged in automobiles, real estate, retail, bespoke catering, media and logistics. In business for more than two decades, the group operates from its global headquarters in the United Arab Emirates with offices in Australia, Belgium, China, Jordan and Turkey.

The establishment of Crystalbrook Collection in Australia marks the groups substantial investment foray in the region - notably in the acquisition, development and management of hospitality, tourism and related assets.

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