MARRIOTT International this morning unveiled plans for its first hotel in Canberra, with the Midnight Hotel in Braddon to open next month under the Autograph Collection which comprises 180 hotels globally.
The 199-room hotel is part of a $200 million residential and commercial development, with Marriott partnering with Geocon’s Iconic Hotels to bring the property to the market.
Marriott Senior Director of Hotel Development for Australia, NZ and Pacific, Richard Crawford, said the company’s debut in the nation’s capital marked a significant milestone.
The Midnight Hotel will be the second Autograph Collection property in Australia, joining Sydney’s Pier One within the boutique brand.
Each guest room in the new Canberra hotel will feature a bespoke commissioned piece of artwork by “international artist and architectural designer,” Thomas Bucich.
The property will also offer a restaurant, bar, indoor pool, wellness centre, guest lounge and conference & event spaces.
According to Geocon MD, Nick Georgalis, “Canberra is in a period of unprecedented growth, with demonstrated year-on-year increases in domestic and international travel to the city.
“Our collaboration with Marriott International through Iconic Hotels perfectly aligns with this growth,” he said.
Iconic Hotels is Geocon’s hospitality division, and has delivered seven hotels since its establishment as an independent operator in 2010.
The Midnight Hotel is the first “premium” property within the Iconic portfolio, and the first to sign with an international accommodation brand.
Source: traveldaily