July was all about sport with a handful of the top soccer teams in the world coming down under. There was Liverpool matches in Brisbane and Adelaide while Melbourne hosted Manchester City, Real Madrid and Roma.
Most of the above matches did good things for the hotel markets but the main event for the month was definitely State of Origin 3 in Brisbane. For the last year or two State of Origin has been a bit disappointment for the hotels as they over-charge and the city doesn't end up filling as people refuse to pay the ridiculous prices. Thankfully this year was better and the city did fill but the noticeable difference was most of the requests were just one night stays.
This month I also visited a couple of hotels in the city. The first was Capri by Fraser that opened a few months ago and later that week was Hotel Jen. As well as having a look around the hotels I was lucky enough to have lunch in both their restaurants.
Showing posts with label State of Origin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label State of Origin. Show all posts
Friday, July 31, 2015
Friday, May 16, 2014
Brisbane State of Origin accommodation
If you need accommodation in Brisbane during the week of the first State of Origin (May 28), you've come to the right place!
Looking online or direct with hotels, prices start around the $400 mark. We grabbed an allotment of rooms more than a month ago so we now have by far the best available rates.
Here is what we have up our sleeve:
Go the Maroons!
Looking online or direct with hotels, prices start around the $400 mark. We grabbed an allotment of rooms more than a month ago so we now have by far the best available rates.
Here is what we have up our sleeve:
- 4 star hotel rooms from $250/night
- 4.5 star apartments from $250/night
- 5 star hotel rooms for under $500/night
Go the Maroons!
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Sydney accommodation - State of Origin 3
Its now less than a week until the deciding game 3 of the State of Origin series between Queensland and New South Wales and if you still need to book accommodation you've come to the right place.
We normally specialise in CBD accommodation but for the State of Origin 3 we have a handful of rooms still available in Parramatta hotels. There is still availability at Homebush but the rates on offer are over $500. Parramatta is the business hub nearest to the stadium and its essentially fully booked now too but we have a couple of rooms up our sleeve for under $350/night.
So if you don't want to travel from the city to the game, Parramatta is definitely the best option and for under $350 its a lot better than trying to stay at Homebush in my opinion. E-mail or call us and we'll let you know what we can organise.
Go the Maroons!
We normally specialise in CBD accommodation but for the State of Origin 3 we have a handful of rooms still available in Parramatta hotels. There is still availability at Homebush but the rates on offer are over $500. Parramatta is the business hub nearest to the stadium and its essentially fully booked now too but we have a couple of rooms up our sleeve for under $350/night.
So if you don't want to travel from the city to the game, Parramatta is definitely the best option and for under $350 its a lot better than trying to stay at Homebush in my opinion. E-mail or call us and we'll let you know what we can organise.
Go the Maroons!
Monday, June 25, 2012
State of Origin 3 accommodation
If you're after Brisbane accommodation for State of Origin 3 you've come to the right place! Don't worry about last minute websites or ringing hotels, we have by far the best prices in town.
Our options currently have a two night minimum stay in place, so if you do need more than one night, here's what we can do:
* One bedroom apartments (4 - 4.5 star): $395 on the 4th, $240 on nights either side
* We have a 5 star hotel with a rate of just $340/night!
* We have a 4 star hotel with a rate of $335 on the 4th and just $247 on nights either side
Get in quick because we don't have a large number of rooms. And of course ... go Queensland!!
Our options currently have a two night minimum stay in place, so if you do need more than one night, here's what we can do:
* One bedroom apartments (4 - 4.5 star): $395 on the 4th, $240 on nights either side
* We have a 5 star hotel with a rate of just $340/night!
* We have a 4 star hotel with a rate of $335 on the 4th and just $247 on nights either side
Get in quick because we don't have a large number of rooms. And of course ... go Queensland!!
Monday, June 27, 2011
State of Origin 3 accommodation
If you're after Brisbane accommodation for State of Origin 3 now is the time to be booking. With this in mind, here's an update of availability from our allotment:
* One night stays, 4.5 star hotel $399
(Last minute websites have rates starting from $450)
* We have a 5 star hotel with a rate of $399 for a two night minimum stay
* We have plenty of one bedroom apartments up our sleeve, for a 3 night stay rates start from $241/night (on average)
There is also a large conference at the convention centre as the same time as Origin so expect it to be a VERY busy week for Brisbane hotels.
And of course ... go Queensland!!
* One night stays, 4.5 star hotel $399
(Last minute websites have rates starting from $450)
* We have a 5 star hotel with a rate of $399 for a two night minimum stay
* We have plenty of one bedroom apartments up our sleeve, for a 3 night stay rates start from $241/night (on average)
There is also a large conference at the convention centre as the same time as Origin so expect it to be a VERY busy week for Brisbane hotels.
And of course ... go Queensland!!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Emporium Hotel - Executive Stays Package
In these tough economic times, there's nothing more frustrating to me than hotels that don't adjust their rates or packages accordingly (State of Origin anyone?). That's why I was SO pleased to see this latest package from the Emporium Hotel in Brisbane.
24 hour free broadband internet AND a light breakfast for just $15 ... fantastic value!
Here are the details of the package:
24 hour free broadband internet AND a light breakfast for just $15 ... fantastic value!
Here are the details of the package:
Brisbane: Emporium Hotel announces Executive Stays Package for the Corporate Traveller
Brisbane’s stylish and multi-award winning Emporium Hotel has announced a custom-designed package created specifically for the corporate traveller – introducing Executive Stays.
The Executive Stays Package has been specifically designed for the corporate traveller, and includes luxury accommodation in a King Suite, free 24hr broadband access, an Executive Continental Breakfast enjoyed either in the comfort of the suite or packaged up to takeaway on the run, and a complimentary morning newspaper.
General Manager of the Emporium Hotel, Mr Peter Savoff said the needs of corporate travellers were always changing. “Today with tighter budgets, the corporate traveller has to fit even more into what is an already packed meetings schedule. Because of this we have tailored a package which includes exactly what they need – 24 hour internet access, breakfast packaged up on the go if required, newspapers and of course the King Suite so they can rest easily,” he said.
“In addition to the Executive Stays package, guests also receive the very best the Emporium Hotel has to offer – exceptional concierge services, gym and pool facilities, meeting facilities and much more. As a corporate traveller myself, I understand what guests expect, and this is why we have created this package.”
The Executive Stay package is only an additional $15 on a King Suite rate and is available from Sunday to Thursday nights inclusive, valid through until September 30, 2009. It is subject to availability and conditions apply.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
State of Origin accommodation
With just two weeks to go until State of Origin 3 in Brisbane (July 15), I thought I'd give you a quick update on accommodation for that night.
A number of the hotels require pre-payment or have a 7 day cancellation policy in place.
Starting at the top, almost all of the 5 star hotels have availability still, prices start from around $400 for the night of the 15th.
The 4 and 4.5 star hotels, some have availability some are sold out already. The best value accommodation now starts at $350 but is within walking distance of Suncorp Stadium.
There are a number of apartments still available. Of course, the longer you stay the cheaper the per night rate becomes. Based on a two night stay, the night of the State of Origin would be just under $350 and the other night would be under $200.
Even 3.5 star hotels in the CBD are almost $300 and the only one we'd use has a two night stay in place.
If you need State of Origin accommodation in Brisbane, e-mail or call us and we'll let you know what the best available option is.
A number of the hotels require pre-payment or have a 7 day cancellation policy in place.
Starting at the top, almost all of the 5 star hotels have availability still, prices start from around $400 for the night of the 15th.
The 4 and 4.5 star hotels, some have availability some are sold out already. The best value accommodation now starts at $350 but is within walking distance of Suncorp Stadium.
There are a number of apartments still available. Of course, the longer you stay the cheaper the per night rate becomes. Based on a two night stay, the night of the State of Origin would be just under $350 and the other night would be under $200.
Even 3.5 star hotels in the CBD are almost $300 and the only one we'd use has a two night stay in place.
If you need State of Origin accommodation in Brisbane, e-mail or call us and we'll let you know what the best available option is.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Australian hotel market ... struggling
A couple of signs that show you how much the Australian hotel market is struggling right now.
1. Adelaide didn't fill for the Clipsal
Usually this is a can't miss event for Adelaide hotels. They can charge what they like for rooms, they can enforce a 4 night minimum stay and they usually fill with a few weeks to go. This year, with a week to go almost all of the hotels still had plenty of rooms so they dropped their rates and their minimum length stay requirements. But it was too late and the city didn't get close to filling.
2. Melbourne didn't fill for the Grand Prix
Again, this is usually a very good event for us and the Melbourne hotels. They charge full rack rates and have a 3 night minimum stay. Some of the hotels filled this year but in the lead up to the Grand Prix you could've got a one night stay on the Saturday night (usually the biggest/most popular night) for less than $200 at a 4.5 star property.
3. Canberra didn't fill for Budget
This was probably the most surprising. Canberra has a lot less 4, 4.5 and 5 star hotels than most of the other cities and usually fills at the drop of a hat when Parliament is in session or there is any sort of event happening. Budget is usually the busiest night of the year for Canberra hotels yet this year most of the 4 star hotels and above didn't fill.
Its clear that hotels aren't making adjustments to the current state of the economy. Companies are being a lot stricter with their corporate travel and aren't willing to pay the exorbitant prices that hotels have demanded in the past. Adelaide and Canberra not filling for their biggest events is evidence of that. The motels and the cheaper hotels that don't add massive event surcharges are still filling, its the top end of town that isn't and needs to make adjustments accordingly.
The next big event on the calendar is the State of Origin. I hope the hotels don't expect to get the rates they have been able to in previous years and start to price their hotel rooms more realistically. Looking at what's currently being asked, I'm afraid they will realise this way too late again ...
1. Adelaide didn't fill for the Clipsal
Usually this is a can't miss event for Adelaide hotels. They can charge what they like for rooms, they can enforce a 4 night minimum stay and they usually fill with a few weeks to go. This year, with a week to go almost all of the hotels still had plenty of rooms so they dropped their rates and their minimum length stay requirements. But it was too late and the city didn't get close to filling.
2. Melbourne didn't fill for the Grand Prix
Again, this is usually a very good event for us and the Melbourne hotels. They charge full rack rates and have a 3 night minimum stay. Some of the hotels filled this year but in the lead up to the Grand Prix you could've got a one night stay on the Saturday night (usually the biggest/most popular night) for less than $200 at a 4.5 star property.
3. Canberra didn't fill for Budget
This was probably the most surprising. Canberra has a lot less 4, 4.5 and 5 star hotels than most of the other cities and usually fills at the drop of a hat when Parliament is in session or there is any sort of event happening. Budget is usually the busiest night of the year for Canberra hotels yet this year most of the 4 star hotels and above didn't fill.
Its clear that hotels aren't making adjustments to the current state of the economy. Companies are being a lot stricter with their corporate travel and aren't willing to pay the exorbitant prices that hotels have demanded in the past. Adelaide and Canberra not filling for their biggest events is evidence of that. The motels and the cheaper hotels that don't add massive event surcharges are still filling, its the top end of town that isn't and needs to make adjustments accordingly.
The next big event on the calendar is the State of Origin. I hope the hotels don't expect to get the rates they have been able to in previous years and start to price their hotel rooms more realistically. Looking at what's currently being asked, I'm afraid they will realise this way too late again ...
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