Renovations to Metro Apartments Bank Place Nearing Completion

Metro Hospitality Group will shortly complete major renovations to its boutique Melbourne property, Metro Apartments Bank Place, in a bid to maintain its reputation for providing stylish yet affordable inner city accommodation.

Commencing in September 2012, with completion towards the end of May 2013, the renovations include the installation of new kitchens and bathrooms in all apartments as well as new lighting, carpeting and furnishings.

According to George Bedwani, Chief Operating Officer of Metro Hospitality Group, this particular property continues to defy the economic climate, maintaining strong occupancy despite a downturn in leisure and corporate travel to Melbourne over the last few years.

“The Apartments are very popular and enjoy significant repeat business, largely due to their central location and competitive rates,” he said.

Metro Apartments on Bank Place attracts leisure and corporate interstate visitors, as well as the regional Victorian leisure market. The Apartments also appeal to Melbournians looking for unique weekend accommodation for the opportunity to experience the vibrant soul of their own city.

The Apartments are located in a unique 100-year old Victorian building complete with rough hewn bluestone façade, in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD.  The chic exterior and surrounds are complimented by the interior’s understated style, quality furnishings and fittings.

The 46 studio and one-bedroom apartments all feature Queen sized beds, contemporary furniture and sleek grey and glass ensuites.  The suites include a fully equipped kitchen and laundry so guests can self-cater.

A hallmark of all Metro Hospitality Group properties, a popular central city location ensures guests are within easy walking distance of Melbourne’s attractions and business districts. Nearby trams and train stations allow guests to easily navigate Melbourne’s outer suburbs.

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André Rieu to Tour Australia - The Waltz Tour Goes On

Violin master André Rieu, one of the best-selling live acts in the world, is delighted to announce he is returning to Australia with a brand new show in October 2013. Called "And The Waltz Goes On Tour", the tour is named after his successful album on which he collaborated with Sir Anthony Hopkins. Rieu will perform in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.

Billboard ranked his 2011 tour as the 9th highest grossing tour of the year, just behind Lady Gaga. He has broken all classical concert records, packing stadiums and arenas with more than 700,000 adoring fans each year. Rieu has sold over 32 million albums globally and received 330 platinum awards for his albums. With his natural charisma, Rieu conducts his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra and plays his 1732 Stradivarius violin to create a celebratory atmosphere.

"Every night when I play around the whole world, I see with my own eyes what the waltz does with the audience. People get out of their seats and waltz in the aisles spontaneously. They sing, they smile and for a moment they forget all their worries and are happy. That is why this tour is an ode to the waltz!" says André Rieu.

As always, the maestro and his orchestra will perform beautiful waltzes on this tour, but the concerts are much more than that. From famous Viennese operettas to film scores, spirituals to musicals, and from folk songs to marches; Rieu's concerts are a perfect mix of thrilling, romantic, festive and emotional melodies combined with surprises, balloons, beautiful soloists and of course Rieu's great sense of humor.

So far, 2012 has been a hugely successful year for the violinist. Rieu gave a record breaking series of 30 sold-out concerts in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He won a Classic BRIT award for his album "And The Waltz Goes On" and is nominated for a prestigious Mexican Luna award. With his first tour in Brazil Rieu reached the #1 position in Pollstar’s Box Office Chart of highest grossing tours in July. Leaving behind artist like Lady Gaga, Bruce Springsteen, Radiohead, Coldplay, Celine Dion, The Black Keys and Pearl Jam.

TOUR DATES*:

Sat 12 Oct - Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Wed 16 Oct - Allphones Arena Sydney
Sat 19 Oct - Rod Laver Arena Melbourne
Wed 23 Oct - Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Tue 29 Oct - Perth Arena
*Ticketek is selling for the above venues only.

Summer Package at Metro Apartments on Bank Place

Metro Apartments on Bank Place is offering this Summer Package for $160.00* per night staying in a one bedroom apartment including:

• Free Internet
• Midday Check-out
• Boxed Continental breakfast for one person
• Bottle of Wine on arrival

Book this Summer Package at Metro Apartments on Bank Place
 
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•  Not valid over special events and black out dates apply
• Offer not valid in conjunction with other offers
• Offer valid until 28th February 2013

Metro Apartments on Bank Place Riding High on Business Travel Boom - Metro Hotels

Melbourne is riding high on a boom in business travel with the city securing an impressive 14 business events for the next six years, and apartment-style accommodation in the heart of the city, the preferred accommodation choice for a growing number of business travellers, is set to benefit from this increase in popularity.

Melbourne will host nine international and five national conferences in the next six years, including the Engineers Australia National Conference 2014, Green Cities 2015 Conference, Congress of the International Federation for Structural Concrete 2018, and General Meeting of the International Mineralogical Association 2018. The events are expected to feed an additional $27 million into the Victorian economy, much of it in room nights for delegates.

Metro Apartments on Bank Place is preparing to accommodate many of these delegates, having already begun to benefit from the surge in events at the Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB) after it secured 210 international and national business events in 2011/12.

Metro Hotels Chief Operating Officer, Mr George Bedwani, said people attending conventions, exhibitions and conferences at the MCVB comment on preferring to stay in the heart of the city and to walk the 15 minutes there and back to get some exercise before the event and to clear their head afterwards.
 
“After hours, being located in the CBD has its benefits both for exhibitors and for conference delegates,” Mr Bedwani said. “In the city they have the choice of a huge array of pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes and are only a short tram ride to the famous Lygon Street.

“Yet the major reason many choose to stay with us is that they get all the benefits of an apartment as opposed to staying in a hotel room. They can prepare their own meals, do their washing and relax in a more spacious, home-away-from-home environment while still enjoying excellent service and facilities.”

Metro Apartments on Bank Place offers 60 four-star boutique apartments, including one-bedroom suites or studio rooms, a unique spa room and a split level, two bedroom penthouse. Tucked away down the atmospheric cobbled laneway of Bank Place off Little Collins St, the surrounding heritage-listed piazza are a stone’s throw from Melbourne’s charming lanes, hidden cafes, fine dining restaurants and enticing shopping. Guests can stroll to Bourke Street Mall, Federation Square, Southgate Centre and Crown Casino.

While apartments have a laundry and fully equipped kitchen so guests can self-cater, the temptation of The Vault – a unique underground restaurant located in the original basement vault of the Apartments, and the renowned Syracuse, located directly opposite, is sometimes too tempting to ignore.

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Latest Guest Reviews of Metro Apartments on Bank Place, Melbourne

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 We are currently staying here and must say it is fantastic. Older hotel, small but perfect for what we need. The beds are comfortable, the location is very convenient and the staff are friendly and helpful. Noise is a slight issue, but we are in Melbourne! What else is to be expected. Thanks for a lovely time 

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Latest Guest Reviews of Metro Apartments on Bank Place from Hotel Club:

4 out of 5 Metro Apartments is a great place to stay in Melbourne. Centrally located and easy walking to main attractions. There are wonderful restaurants and pubs close by. We will stay there next time we visit Melbourne. Review by: D. Baker Date stayed July 2, 2012

4 out of 5 The Metro Apartments are located in Bank Place in Melbourne which is a very central location in which to stay and experience what Melbourne has to offer. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the apartments are located within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants,etc. My husband and I would recommend this venue to both friends and fellow travellers who are looking for good quality accommodation in Melbourne. Review by: D. Baker Date stayed July 2, 2012

4 out of 5 Rooms are small but comfortable and suit my needs. Definately worth paying the extra to upgrade to a 1 bedroom unit. Cute street in a fairly central location, pleasant staff, handy to bars and reasonably priced cafes/restaurants. I will stay there again. Review by: Anonymous Date stayed June 15, 2012

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Stay in Touch With Free internet at Metro Apartments on Bank Place - Metro Hotels

Metro Apartments on Bank Place has removed all charges for internet usage to make it easier for their guests to stay connected.

Guests will now be able to access free wireless internet in their room or free broadband at the lobby computer kiosks during their stay.

Previously, internet access was available for a fee and could cost guests staying for an average of three to four nights as much as $100 during their stay.

According to Mr George Bedwani, Chief Operating Officer of Metro Hospitality Group, the internet has become an important part of our daily lives regardless of whether we are travelling for business or pleasure.

“You can’t put a price on staying connected, so we haven’t,” said Mr Bedwani.

“A high proportion of our guests are business travellers. Their feedback has clearly indicated free high-speed internet as a key criterion when choosing which hotel to stay at.

“Free wireless or high-speed internet in rooms is becoming a service guests expect, like shampoo, telephones and cable TV. Metro Apartments on Bank Place is ensuring it meets guests’ expectations with no hidden charges, mark ups or variations regardless of how they book.”

Metro Apartments on Bank Place, in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, offers chic, affordable boutique apartment accommodation that lives up to the city’s European charm. Tucked away down an atmospheric cobbled laneway, the surrounding heritage-listed piazza introduces you to Melbourne’s charming lanes and city precinct with its range of cafes, restaurants and enticing shopping.

Bustling by day and alive with al fresco dining by night, Bank Place is situated a short stroll away from all of Melbourne’s sought after attractions: Bourke Street Mall, Federation Square, Southgate Centre and Crown Casino.

Metro Apartments on Bank Place is the ideal accommodation choice for those attending Melbourne’s many world-class sporting and cultural events. The AFL season is now in full swing and the city will also play host to numerous NRL games in the coming winter.

Featuring 60 rooms, there is a choice of either one-bedroom suites or studio rooms, as well as a unique spa room and a split level, two bedroom penthouse. The suites include a fully equipped kitchen and laundry so guests can self-cater.

Complete your stay with a meal at celebrated restaurants like the renowned Syracuse, located directly opposite the apartments, or The Vault – a unique underground restaurant located in the original basement vault of the Apartments, a very different dining experience.

Along with free internet, guests enjoy complimentary daily newspapers, fluffy bathrobes, in-house movies and Foxtel entertainment.

Stay in Touch With Free internet at Metro Apartments on Bank Place - Metro Hotels