The seductive Scent of Summer will waft through all Rendezvous and The Marque hotels from November, with the introduction of exclusive French Connection amenities into all guest rooms.

Celebrating the French Connection amenities, hotels in Australia and New Zealand are offering great "Scent of Summer" holiday special packages during December and January. Packages include exclusively-priced offers that marry accommodation packages with breakfast for two and a complimentary 115ml bottle of the latest French Connection unisex fragrance, valued at AU$49.95.

"Summer is a time when our guests like to be spoiled, so this year we are introducing the luxurious French Connection amenities to both Rendezvous and The Marque hotels to make their stay even more memorable and enjoyable," said Iqbal Jumabhoy, Rendezvous Hospitality Group, Chief Executive Officer.

The partnership will see all Rendezvous and The Marque hotels offer French Connection shampoos, conditioners, bath and body wash, hand and body lotions and boxed soaps in every room.

"French Connection is a premium brand, and our partnership is in line with our commitment to deliver value and quality to guests on a daily basis," Mr Jumabhoy said.

The Scent of Summer packages are available in 12 Rendezvous and The Marque hotels, located in Sydney, Perth, Port Douglas, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Canberra, Auckland and Christchurch.

In addition, all guests who book a Scent of Summer package and fill in a simple entry form via Rendezvous or The Marque Hotel's website will stand a chance to win an ultimate shopping holiday with return economy airfares for two to Singapore, inclusive of four night's accommodation in a Rendezvous Club Room at the Rendezvous Hotel Singapore PLUS an exclusive French Connection gift pack. The prize is valued at AU$4,000.

For more information, guests are advised to visit www.RendezvousHotels.com or www.MarqueHotels.com, or call the toll free reservation numbers on 1800 088 888 (Australia) or 0800 666 777 (New Zealand).

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