Citadines On Bourke Melbourne Wins Apartment/Suite Accommodation Of The Year Award For The Second Consecutive Year
June 28, 2012 (PRLEAP.COM) Travel News
The Ascott Limited's (Ascott) first Citadines Apart'hotel (http://www.citadines.com/) in Australia, Citadines on Bourke Melbourne has been named the 'Apartment/Suite Accommodation of the Year' at the 2012 Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA) (Victoria) State Awards for Excellence. The pre-eminent awards by the TAA, the newly-established division of the Australian Hotels Association (AHA), recognize the best in the accommodation sector.This is the second year running that Citadines on Bourke Melbourne (http://www.citadines.com/australia/melbourne/bourke.html) has received the award for best apartment style accommodation, having clinched the 'Best Suite/Apartment Style Hotel' at the 2011 AHA State and National awards. The property, which opened in July 2010, also garnered the Silver Award in 'New Accommodation Development' at the National Accommodation Industry Awards for Excellence 2011 and was a finalist at the Victorian Tourism Awards for 'New Tourism Development'.
Mr Dean Minett, Ascott's Country General Manager for Australia, said: "We are proud that Citadines on Bourke Melbourne has won the 'Apartment/Suite Accommodation of the Year' award for the second time. This award, which is given out by esteemed hospitality industry members, is a strong testament of the high quality products and services that we offer."
Besides Citadines on Bourke Melbourne, Ascott staff was recognized for their outstanding contributions to the industry as finalists in the following categories of the 2012 TAA (Victoria) State Awards for Excellence:
Hotel Industry Rising Star Award
Front Office Services Employee of The Year
Mr Minett added: "We take this opportunity to thank all our staff for their tireless commitment towards excellence."
Located in the heart of the Central Business District at 131-135 Bourke Street, Citadines on Bourke Melbourne (http://www.citadines.com/australia/melbourne/bourke.html) is well served by public transport and is within walking distance to restaurants, cafés, cinemas, high-end shopping as well as parks and gardens. The property is also at the midpoint of Melbourne's renowned theatre district and close to major office towers.
Designed by one of the world's leading design studios, Woods Bagot, Citadines on Bourke Melbourne reflects the vibrancy of Melbourne. Inspired by the city's distinctive laneways of boutique cafés, shops and galleries, the lobby of the property is designed as a laneway connecting two renowned shopping strips. Citadines on Bourke Melbourne also showcases the works of Melbourne artists, providing a local contemporary edge to the property.
Citadines on Bourke Melbourne offers choices of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. All apartments boast floor-to-ceiling windows, with the units on the higher floors offering panoramic views of the city. In addition, travellers can choose to enjoy a range of facilities in the property including a swimming pool, sauna, gymnasium, outdoor sundeck, business corner and services such as room service and onsite bar and restaurant.
To experience Citadines on Bourke Melbourne's award-winning hospitality, please visit www.citadines.com.au, call 1800 766 377 (AUS toll-free) or email enquiry.australia@citadines.com
About The Ascott Limited
The Ascott Limited (http://www.the-ascott.com/) is the world's largest international serviced residence owner-operator with about 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region, as well as about 8,000 units which are under development, making a total of more than 29,000 units.
The company operates three brands – Ascott (http://www.the-ascott.com/index.html), Citadines and Somerset (http://www.somerset.com/). Its portfolio spans over 70 cities across more than 20 countries, 15 of which are new cities in Ascott's portfolio where its serviced residences are being developed.
Ascott, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Limited, is headquartered in Singapore. It pioneered Asia Pacific's first international-class serviced residence in 1984. In 2006, it established the world's first Pan-Asian serviced residence real estate investment trust, Ascott Residence Trust. Today, the company boasts a 28-year industry track record and award-winning serviced residence brands that enjoy recognition worldwide.
Recent awards include DestinAsian Readers' Choice Awards 2012 'Best Serviced Apartment', TTG China Travel Awards 2012 'Best Serviced Residence Operator in China', TTG Travel Awards 2011 'Best Serviced Residence Operator', Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2011 'Best Serviced Residence Brand' and 'Best Serviced Residence in Asia-Pacific', and Business Traveller UK Awards 2011 'Best Serviced Apartment Company'.
About CapitaLand Group
CapitaLand is one of Asia's largest real estate companies. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, the multi-local company's core businesses in real estate, hospitality and real estate financial services are focused in growth cities in Asia Pacific and Europe.
The company's real estate and hospitality portfolio, which includes homes, offices, shopping malls, serviced residences and mixed developments, spans more than 110 cities in over 20 countries. CapitaLand also leverages on its significant asset base, real estate domain knowledge, financial skills and extensive market network to develop real estate financial products and services in Singapore and the region.
The listed entities of the CapitaLand Group include Australand, CapitaMalls Asia, CapitaMall Trust, CapitaCommercial Trust, Ascott Residence Trust, CapitaRetail China Trust, CapitaMalls Malaysia Trust and Quill Capita Trust.