Stamford Plaza Melbourne has added another award to its list of accolades, recognised as Apartment/Suite Accommodation of the Year at the TAA (Vic) 2013 State Awards for Excellence, held in Melbourne last night.

The win is an acknowledgement of the high standard of service and facilities provided by Stamford, it continues to reinforce its position as an exceptional Melbourne hotel.

"It is a great honour to have this judgement bestowed upon us," Karl Unterfrauner, General Manager of Stamford Plaza Melbourne said. "It is recognition of the continued customer focus of our team and the commitment by Stamford to invest in its properties and its people.

The hotel was further recognised with three of its associates commended as finalists in the categories of Food and Beverage Services Employee of the Year (Kelly James), Front Office Services Employee of the Year (Nikolas Adams) and Hotel Industry Rising Star (Jacqueline Rosenstengel).

Specifically targeting the accommodation sector, the Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA) Awards for Excellence are the pre-eminent awards for the hospitality industry and are a highly respected distinction.  

Stamford Plaza Melbourne has previously been recognised as the 'Hippest Hideaway Spot' in Melbourne at the Hotel Club Awards 2012. Other accolades include Certificates of Excellence in the 2013 and 2013 TripAdvisor Awards, which are based on traveller reviews.

For more information on Stamford Plaza Melbourne visit www.stamford.com.au/spm

For further information or to arrange an interview contact:

Caroline Drahan-Pietrzak

PR and Marketing Manager - Stamford Plaza Melbourne

T: (03) 9659 1000

E: carolinepietrzak@spm.stamford.com.au

Located at the 'Paris end' of the city, Stamford Plaza Melbourne is the ideal choice for business and leisure travellers looking for quality accommodation in the central business district.  The hotel's 283 suites are a sanctuary of style and sophistication featuring separate kitchen with cooking facilities, lounge and dining areas, high speed internet access and all the amenities you would expect from a 5-star hotel.

Stamford Hotels and Resorts is one of the largest owner/operators of premium quality hotels in Australia and New Zealand with over 2000 rooms, 2000 employees and residential assets. The Group operates eight hotels in the 5 and 4.5 star market segments with a unique portfolio of landmark premium and luxury hotels in key geographic locations - Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Auckland. It was formed in 1995 by its parent company, Stamford Land
Corporation Ltd (formerly known as Hai Sun Hup Group Ltd), one of Singapore's best-known public companies