Pack your stilettos and sequins and head to Crystalbrook's Little Albion to celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras.

Ready to be the life of the Mardi? Crystalbrook's Little Albion (and Surry Hills' most stylish inner-city abode) is geared up with all you need including a Drag Queen Trolley Dolly gin service, a pre-party glitter station, in-room picnics to watch the show and post-party Bloody Marys.

Check-in, glitter up, dance like no one is watching and enjoy the stunning showcase parade, broadcast live.

To ensure you get in the mood to groove, Little Albion has you sorted with:

• An (eco-friendly) glitter station for pre-party preparations
• The signature Little Albion 'G+T Trolley' housing bespoke Australian craft gins matched with sparkling fresh fruits and citrus – delivered to your door by a special guest Drag Queen 'Trolley Dolly'
• Gourmet in-room picnic to enjoy while you watch the show, available at $150 per hamper with treats including Champagne, gourmet cheeses and cold cuts, sweet naughtiness and a few unexpected surprises
• Plus, Bloody Marys the next day to aid your post-party recovery

The Mardi Gras experience is available for guests staying on the nights of Friday 5th and Saturday 6th March 2021.

Rooms and suites can be booked at crystalbrookcollection.com from $275 per night. Beverages are charged on consumption. To book the gourmet in-room picnic, call 02 8029 7900.

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About Little Albion, a Crystalbrook Collection Boutique Hotel

Situated in the heart of Surry Hills, Sydney, Little Albion is an eclectic mix of heritage and contemporary detail true to its own DNA and that of Surry Hills. 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 modern boutique hotel in 2018. The hotel features 35 uniquely designed rooms and suites, a dedicated team of hosts on hand around the clock to offer individualised service, a rooftop garden oasis with views over Surry Hills and Sydney city and an honour bar featuring top shelf beverages and gourmet nibbles.

About Crystalbrook

Crystalbrook is one of Australia's leading sustainable and innovative independent hospitality companies. Each hotel in the portfolio carries an authentic expression of its location, a passion for responsible luxury, considered design and a twinkle of fun for a uniquely enriching experience.

Crystalbrook's portfolio includes:

• Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort, Cairns, Queensland
• Little Albion, a Crystalbrook Collection Boutique Hotel, Sydney, New South Wales
• Byron at Byron, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort, Byron Bay, New South Wales
• Bailey, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel and Residence, Cairns, Queensland
• Flynn, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel, Cairns, Queensland
• Kingsley, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel, Newcastle, New South Wales – opening Q2 2021

The Group also owns and operates a collection of ten restaurants, three spas, Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina in Port Douglas along with Crystalbrook Station and its subsidiary pastoral businesses.

Responsible Luxury

Responsible Luxury and sustainability is at the forefront of the way Crystalbrook thinks and operates. At a glance:

• Operating a single use plastic free environment. No plastic straws, water bottles or single use bathroom amenity bottles (in the past two years the Group has saved over three million plastic bottles from entering landfill)
• Farming their own beef
• Sourcing at least 80% of produce from within a three hour drive of each hotel
• Use of technology, such as in-room iPads and mobile check-in to create paperless environments and experiences
• Use of recycled and upcycled materials. Examples include keycards made from recycled wood, coathangers made from recycled paper and toothbrushes made from sweetcorn

Crystalbrook Collection and Ghassan Aboud Group

Crystalbrook Collection is part of Ghassan Aboud Group promoted by international entrepreneur and philanthropist Ghassan Aboud. The group is a multi-business conglomerate engaged in automobiles, real estate, hospitality, FMCG, food, 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, Jordan and Turkey.