CITADINES ON BOURKE MELBOURNE WINS SUITE/APARTMENT ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR THE THIRD TIME

Citadines on Bourke Melbourne

The Ascott Limited’s (Ascott) first Citadines Apart’hotel in Australia, Citadines on Bourke Melbourne, has been named the ‘Suite/Apartment Accommodation of the Year’ at the 2014 TAA (Victoria) State Awards for Excellence. The pre-eminent awards by the TAA – the division of the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) representing the interest of the accommodation industry – recognises the best hotels, motels and serviced apartments.

The TAA Awards for Excellence are recognised as the most prestigious hospitality awards, honouring the achievement of excellence in a wide range of categories in the accommodation industry.

This is the third year that Citadines on Bourke Melbourne has received the award for best apartment style accommodation, having clinched the title at the 2011 and 2012 AHA State and National awards. The property, which opened in July 2010, also garnered the Silver Award in ‘New Accommodation Development’ at the National Accommodation Industry Awards for Excellence 2011 and was a finalist at the Victorian Tourism Awards for ‘New Tourism Development’.

Mr Kenneth Rogers, Ascott’s Regional General Manager for Australia and Indonesia, said “we are proud that Citadines on Bourke Melbourne has won the best ‘Suite/ Apartment Accommodation of the Year’ award for the third time. This award, which is given out by esteemed hospitality industry members, is a strong testament of the high quality products and services that we offer.”

Citadines on Bourke Melbourne reflects the vibrancy of Melbourne. Inspired by the city’s distinctive laneways of boutiques, cafés and galleries, the lobby of the property is designed as a laneway connecting two renowned shopping strips. Citadines on Bourke Melbourne also showcases the works of Melbourne artists, providing a local contemporary edge to the property.

Citadines on Bourke Melbourne offers choices of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. All apartments boast floor-to-ceiling windows, with the apartments on the higher floors offering panoramic views of the city. In addition, guests can choose to enjoy a range of facilities including a swimming pool, sauna, gymnasium, outdoor sundeck, business corner and services such as room service, onsite bar and restaurant and complimentary WIFI.

Located in the heart of the city at 131-135 Bourke St, Citadines on Bourke Melbourne is well served by public transport and is within walking distance to restaurants, cafés, cinemas, high-end shopping, parks and gardens. The property is also in the centre of Melbourne’s renowned theatre district and close to major office towers.

To experience Citadines on Bourke Melbourne’s award-winning brand of hospitality, visit www.citadines.com.au or call 1800 766 377 (AUS toll-free).