Medina transforms the former Parcel Post building at Railway Square into the last word in stylish serviced apartments

It could have gone the way of so many of Sydney�s now demolished buildings, but it didn�t. Sydney�s original Parcel Post building, circa 1918, has been put to superb contemporary use as Medina Executive Sydney Central.

The treasured edifice now houses 98 state-of-the-art, self-contained apartments, including studios, one-and two-bedroom spreads and, on the top floor, New York style one-bedroom premier lofts.

Respect for the integrity of the building led the Vidors, the visionaries behind the success of Medina Serviced Apartments to search for architects and interior designers skilled in the conversion of heritage properties. Their choices, Godden Mackay Logan for the exterior and Arthur Chapman of SJB Architects for the interior, have been ingenious in finding solutions to the many challenges inherent in adapting an historic monolith to contemporary needs.

The result is an elegant and beautifully restored facade with an upbeat interior, offering guests pristine four-and-a-half star facilities, spacious accommodation and the latest technology.

Because each apartment is fully self-contained, it offers far more flexibility than a regular hotel suite, says Medina�s Group Sales Manager, Rachel Argaman. It means that a guest doesn�t have to rely on room service for food or laundry and a business traveller can bring the family along without running up hefty bills.

As for location, Medina Executive Sydney Central is the focal point of the renewal of an area that has been waiting for a miracle to happen for more than a generation. With the new rail link at Central Station, travel between the hotel and Sydney Airport should tale around 8 minutes. Its proximity to Chinatown, the entertainment centre and some of Sydney�s major theatres and cinema complexes means that lively restaurants, cafes, bars and shops are an easy walk away.

Medina is Australia�s leading operator of serviced apartments with 14 properties in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. They are divided into three categories: Classic (three-star plus). Executive (four-star plus). Grand (five-star plus).

Book through Medina�s website, www.medinaapartments.com.au, or call tollfree 1300 300 232.

Medina is offering special opening rates at Medina Executive Sydney Central such as $149 per night for a studio apartment, $179 per night for a one-bedroom apartment, $199 per night for a premier loft and $249 per night for a two bedroom apartment.

These offers are valid until 11 September 2000 and prices include tax.

For further information please contact:

Rachel Argaman/Erica Roach Medina Serviced Apartments Ph (02) 9360 1699

Satu Raunola/Kirrily Elsmore Finnesse Communications Marketing & PR Level 4, 81 York Street, Sydney 2000 Ph (02) 9290 1980 Email: kirrily@finnesse.com.au

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