Multi award winning Medina Executive Sydney Central won Best Rated Property (self-catering) for Sydney & Surrounds at the 2006 HMAA Accommodation Industry Awards for Excellence Dinner on Friday 4 August.

The Accommodation Industry Awards for Excellence were presented by the Hotel Motel & Accommodation Association (HMAA) and showcase the outstanding achievements in the accommodation industry.

Two other hotels from the Medina Apartment Hotel group were finalists for awards; Medina Executive James Court for Best Rated Property for Regional NSW and Medina Grand Sydney for Best Rated Property (Apartment Hotel) for Sydney and Surrounds.

Over the last three years, Medina Executive Sydney Central has celebrated a number of HMAA awards including Best Apartment Style Accommodation (Greater Sydney), Best Corporate Accommodation and Best Sydney & Metropolitan Serviced Apartment Accommodation.

Managing Director of Toga Hospitality, Mr Allan Vidor said, �We are delighted that Medina Executive Sydney Central has won this HMAA award. It is recognition of the team�s hard work to provide a consistently high level of service and accommodation to our guests�.

Located at 2 Lee Street, Medina Executive Sydney Central is set beside Sydney�s majestic Central Station, close to the local excitement of Sydney�s CBD, Chinatown and major Sydney theatres.

Originally built in 1918, the heritage listed building has served a variety of roles as the Parcel Post Office and as the offices of NSW Railways and Telstra, with the current complex highlighted by an exciting blend of old and new design features. The hotel has 98 studio, one and two bedroom apartments, including two storey loft apartments.

For more information on Medina Apartment Hotels visit www.medina.com.au or call 1300 MEDINA (1300 633 462).

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Media Contacts: Lisa Phillips, Media Relations Executive P: +61 (0)2 9356 1005 E: lphillips@toga.com.au Kim McKay, Director of Marketing & PR P: +61 (0)2 9356 1068 E: kimmckay@toga.com.au