13 Feb 2013
The Royce Hotel, Melbourne's chic 5 star designer boutique hotel, is set to expand their meeting space by adding TWO NEW stylish boardrooms seating 12-14 guests for everything from a technologically advanced meeting to an intimate social gathering. This expansion is expected to begin in January 2014 and will be completed by March 2014.
Renowned architects and interior designers, SJB have created these boardrooms with the ceiling being a big feature that imitates a European palazzo ceiling in aged oak panels and to contrast that they have introduced slick finishes to the furniture as well as contemporary Melbourne street art hung on the wall. The board table has a control panel in the desk to adjust lighting and the 55 inch LED Smart TV.
Situated on Melbourne's famous leafy boulevard St Kilda Road, the Royce Hotel building was originally designed in the 1920s by Harry Norris as Melbourne's first prestige car showroom, which gave it a National Trust listing. When the building was redeveloped as a boutique hotel in 2000, the emphasis was to retain the classical historical exterior with a complete revamp of the interior to reflect a chic, modern and stylish feel.
The result was one of Melbourne's first glamorous boutique hotels with an emphasis on personalised service - creating a home away from home.
Bryan Dixon, General Manager of the Royce Hotel believes that the boutique hotel market has increasingly grown in popularity over the past 10 years, with guests demanding and expecting more than just a simple hotel facility.
"Since the hotel opened in the year 2000, we have noticed a real change from both local and international visitors in their perception towards boutique hotels. There is a recognition now of the quality, value and point of difference in boutique hotels that has seen a trend towards people choosing to stay in these types of hotels versus the more traditional franchise hotels. Guests are seeking a more unique, warm, personalised experience. This is certainly reflected in the conferences and events we deliver our clients here at the Royce." Mr Dixon said.
The Royce hotel boasts 100 modern rooms and suites, a private outdoor courtyard, a stylish lounge bar called the amberoom, popular and award winning restaurant 'dish' and event facilities accommodating up to 300 people.
The planned redevelopment will continue to expand and add features to this already magnificent boutique hotel facility.
The Royce hotel has a special day conference package valid for April 2013 and June 2013.
The Royce Day Delegate Package starts from only $59.00 per delegate, per day and includes:-
- Arrival coffee and tea
- Morning tea (inclusive of muffins and assorted pastries)
- Lunch
- Afternoon tea
- Room hire
- 1xWhiteboard, 1xFlipchart, 1x6ft Tripod Screen
- Stationary, mints and iced water
(Valid for new bookings held in the months of April and June 2013, minimum delegate numbers apply, room hire may be applicable dependent upon the conference room booked and number of delegates).
Visit www.roycehotels.com.au for further information.
For further information and images, please contact:
Olivia Webster-Griffiths
Director of Sales and Marketing
Royce Hotel
P - 03 9677 9925 or 0402 032 462
Royce Hotel CONFERENCE Facts
- Meeting and banquet facilities that provide clients with a choice of 9 individual meeting rooms that cater for up to 300 delegates.
- Dedicated Account Manager to oversee the event from beginning to end and assist you with creating a memorable event.
- Pillar free event space.
- 4.7m high ceilings in main plenary room.
- Unique venue listed with the National Trust.
- Cater for all types of events - conferences (day or residential), workshops, board meetings, incentive groups, gala dinners, product launches/roadshows, awards presentations, fashion parades.
- Full range of AV and technical assistance available.
- Some rooms with natural light.
- Private outdoor courtyard.
- Award winning signature restaurant onsite "dish".
- Lounge bar available for private events or post conference drinks or pre-dinner drinks.
- Ideally located between 3 stunning parklands - the Royal Botanic Gardens, Fawkner Park/Tennis Courts and Albert Park Lake/Golf Course - perfect for team building activities.
- Tram stop near the front entrance giving the hotel easy access to the CBD (approx. 5 mins or 20 min walk), St.Kilda or Chapel Street shopping precinct.
- High speed broadband and wireless connectivity available, secretarial services, business area in hotel lobby, valet parking available, full range of AV and technical assistance available (POA).
- Value for money.
- VIP Guest Program.
