Hotel guests are more likely to book a stay with a hotel that offers a high quality food and beverage product and service. Recognising this growing industry trend, BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Stellar has answered its guests' wishes, officially opening its Parisian-style Bar Stellar in Sydney.

Bar Stellar Café Manager, Yan Martinez says he sees the Parisian-themed café becoming the new 'heart' of the hotel allowing guests and customers from neighbouring businesses to explore their own culinary tastes and desire for freshly roasted coffee.

"Bar Stellar will serve fresh modern Australian and French-inspired cuisine with a twist; All Press coffee, Treasury Wine Estates wine, cocktails and delicate cakes and sweets all the while making each person feel like they could be sitting somewhere in the bustling streets of Paris," he said.

BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Stellar General Manager, Daniel Rosso has been front of house at the hotel since 2003. He says he has witnessed many changing trends in hospitality and guest services during this time, especially in what guests want to receive when they check-in to the hotel.

"So much has changed relating to what a person wants when they book a hotel reservation now, especially in food and beverage," Daniel said.

"We are finding they are looking for a quality product at breakfast and freshly ground coffee onsite that day in the hotel. They want an experience that is unique, and the quality of a hotel's on-site food and beverage offering will make or break a person's interest in booking a hotel.

"Corporate travellers have a set budget that they can spend on food, and they will choose their hotel by what types of restaurants, cafés and coffee is available at the hotel and in its surrounding area.

"When people book now with BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Stellar, they will have the option of a trendy onsite café serving fresh, quality food made daily and freshly roasted coffee to help them start their day.

"Bar Stellar has been ten years in the making, so we are very excited to finally launch the new look café as our very own," he said.

Bar Stellar hopes to extend its kitchen facilities in the second half of 2013, adding an additional meetings, incentives, events and conferences space to its already successful GreenLight Lounge event space.

To celebrate Bar Stellar's opening, all customers and guests who visit the café today between 8am - 11am can order a free coffee.

Bar Stellar will be open 6:30am - 8pm daily and is located at 4 Wentworth Avenue, Darlinghurst at BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Stellar off the corner of Hyde Park.

To book a reservation at BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Stellar go to hotelstellar.bestwestern.com.au

ABOUT BEST WESTERN PLUS HOTEL STELLAR and BAR STELLAR
BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Stellar is situated at 4 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney. Bar Stellar is the exciting new Parisian-themed café, coffee and wine bar opening on Wednesday, 3 July in the lobby of BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Stellar. Offering a taste of France only a five minute walk from Sydney's CBD, the cafe will dish up modern Australian and classic French breakfast and lunch items. Premium air-roasted coffee from master coffee roasters All Press Espresso along with wine from Treasury Wine Estates, cocktails and juices will be available daily.

Guests staying at this Sydney hotel will be close to all the major attractions of the world's most vibrant harbour city, including Darling Harbour, Chinatown, the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Stellar appeals to discerning visitors who are on a budget, but looking for personalised service surrounded by classic European elegance in one of Sydney's premiere locations.

A diverse selection of large studios, two, three and four bedroom apartments are available within a distinguished heritage listed façade. High ceilings and large window openings enhance the light and space in all rooms. Double-glazed/sound-proof windows compliment comfortable beds that ensure a very peaceful sleep in the middle of Sydney. BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Stellar has just undergone a complete refurbishment and upgrade of its 32 hotel suites and apartments.

ABOUT BEST WESTERN AUSTRALASIA
Best Western Australasia is part of Best Western International, the World's Biggest Hotel Family, with over 4,000 hotels in 80 countries worldwide. Every night approximately 400,000 guests sleep in a Best Western hotel, equating to over 145 million guests annually.

Today, there are more than 170 Best Western hotels across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. Each hotel, motel, apartment and resort is independently owned and managed, while being committed to the common worldwide standards of quality, service and value.

Moving Forward - Three Hotel Types
In 2011, Best Western Australasia introduced descriptors into the brand, segmenting Best Western's standard high quality hotels and top-level luxury properties into three types: BEST WESTERN, BEST WESTERN PLUS and BEST WESTERN PREMIER.

BEST WESTERN provides guests with great value and service. Convenient amenities and warm, comfortable surroundings ensure an effortless stay and reliable hotel experience.

BEST WESTERN PLUS offers that little something extra with an affordable price tag. While each property will be different, all PLUS properties feature well appointed rooms and amenities thoughtfully designed to suit any travel occasion.

BEST WESTERN PREMIER is distinguished by its a higher level of amenities, services and design features, offering 27 more services in addition to other Best Western properties and is aimed at appealing to the discerning traveller. These additional services and features include in-room Apple products, deluxe spa services, on-site sumptuous restaurants, sport and recreation facilities, 24-hour reception and concierge and even a micro-brewery located onsite at the BEST WESTERN PREMIER Hotel 115 Kew. There are currently two BEST WESTERN PREMIER hotels in Australia: BEST WESTERN PREMIER The Terrace Hotel (Perth) and BEST WESTERN PREMIER Hotel 115 Kew (Melbourne).