Experience Life in the Heart of the Sydney at Metro Apartments Darling Harbour - Metro Hotels

As one of the world’s most picturesque and exciting international cities, Sydney attracts visitors from all over the world eager to experience its stunning harbour views, fabulous nightlife, boutique shopping and wonderful sightseeing.

Yet while international tourists will fly half way around the world to see what Sydney has to offer, many Australian residents have never experienced what puts Sydney on the world map as one of the most attractive cities for global travellers.

Situated in the heart of Sydney directly across from Darling Harbour, Metro Apartments Darling Harbour is a popular choice for discerning tourists from both at home and abroad eager to find comfortable, affordable accommodation located in close proximity to all major attractions.
Head west from your apartment and you’ll find yourself at King Street Wharf and Cockle Bay, popular precincts on the shores of Darling Harbour. Enjoy a cocktail in one of the many boutique bars, a meal in one of the harbourside restaurants, or a 3D movie at IMAX. Play tourist at Sydney Aquarium, Wildlife World or Australian Maritime Museum, or stroll across the footbridge to try your luck at The Star casino.

If you are looking for world-class shopping, walk east from your apartment and into Sydney’s retail heart, with the Queen Victoria Building, Westfield Sydney and flagship David Jones and Myer stores all a short stroll from your front door.

For unique Asian food and culture, head south to Sydney’s Little Japan, Little Korea and ThaiTown. Be sure to sample Yum Cha or a Chinese banquet from the huge array of restaurants in Sydney’s Chinatown, then keep walking through to the Entertainment Precinct and take in a show at the historic Capitol Theatre.

For sightseeing, head north beside the sandstone walls of the Hungry Mile and Barangaroo, recently marked for redevelopment. Stop at one of the beautiful harbourside cafes at Jones Street Wharf then continue around the harbour foreshore to The Rocks, a must to explore before venturing on to the Opera House and Botanic Gardens. This historic walk will show you the real Sydney but be warned – it is also popular for late-night ghost tours.
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Experience Life in the Heart of the Sydney at Metro Apartments Darling Harbour - Metro Hotels

Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour: Experience Life in the Heart of the Sydney at Metro Apartments Darling Harbour - Metro Hotels

Metro Inn Ryde Perfectly Positioned for Work, Rest and Play - Metro Hotels

Whether you are visiting Sydney to attend one of the many special events on at Sydney Olympic Park or have business in the north west region of Sydney, Metro Inn Ryde is the ideal and affordable accommodation choice for both business and leisure travellers.

Situated north of the Parramatta River close to the recently refurbished Top Ryde City, Metro Inn Ryde offers easy access to the city and to a variety of popular locations in Sydney’s north-west.

The Inn is just a 10 minute drive to Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney’s major entertainment and sporting destination, where major international acts choose to perform in the Allphones Arena and the gladiators of Australian sport battle it out for supremacy at the ANZ Stadium.

With Lady Gaga and State of Origin being staged here in the winter of 2012, there is always something happening at Sydney Olympic Park, also home to the Royal Easter Show - a family event which brings the country to the city and attracts 900,000 annually.

Metro Inn Ryde is also ideally located for people studying at Macquarie University and Meadowbank TAFE, one of the largest colleges in Sydney, while corporate travellers find the lnn well situated for business in the nearby Macquarie and Rhodes Business Parks. Patients, their families and staff attending Concord Hospital and Macquarie University Hospital, a popular training hospital, also appreciate the convenience of the location.

For those visiting Sydney to shop, Top Ryde City offers all the benefits of a contemporary shopping experience with many of Australia’s top designers located here. For those searching for a bargain, DFO is close by, offering designer outlet stores for big name brands such as Oroton, Simone Perele, Calvin Klein and Royal Doulton, or head down the river to Birkenhead Point for more bargain choices.

Metro Inn Ryde offers 40 guest rooms with en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning and heating, TV, tea and coffee making facilities and a fridge. Entertainment and communication facilities including Foxtel, telephone and internet access are also provided in each room and guests enjoy free parking, free unlimited WiFi and home-cooked meals in the licensed Palms restaurant on-site.
An outdoor pool and barbecue area provides a relaxing space of casual informality to help guests wind down after attending a business function, an event at Olympic Park, a day’s shopping or sightseeing in Sydney.

The Inn is within walking distance of Meadowbank train station, ferry and bus connections and fronts onto one of Sydney’s major arterial links, Victoria Road. The Hotel’s closeness to public transport makes it easy for guests to travel into the CBD within 30 minutes, or to exit the city by road on the southbound M5 or northbound F3 arterial network.

Guests can book at Metro Inn Ryde and other Metro Hotels properties by calling the toll free Central Reservations line on 1800 004 321. Alternatively bookings can be made online at www.metrohotels.com.au or www.metroinnryde.com

Metro Inn Ryde Perfectly Positioned for Work, Rest and Play - Metro Hotels

Stay 3 Nights and Save at Metro Inn Albany @ Metro Inn Albany - Metro Hotels

Stay at Metro Inn Albany for a minimum of 3 consecutive nights to SAVE.

- Standard Queen Room for $85.00 per night
- Moderate Queen & Single room = $90.00 per night

Terms & Conditions:

- Valid 23 February until 31 August 2012
- Subject to availability
- Not available over public holidays/ special event periodsTerms & Conditions

Stay 3 Nights and Save at Metro Inn Albany @ Metro Inn Albany - Metro Hotels

Stay 3 Nights and Save at Metro Inn Albany @ Metro Inn Albany - Metro Hotels

Valentine’s Day Day Hamper Winner – Aspire Hotel Competition

Yesterday Aspire Hotel Sydney conducted a Valentine’s day promotion drawing a prize of a hamper for our guest winner,

Guest’s had to the oppertunity to participate in this competition by filling out an e-metro card

The winner was picked on Valentine’s Day evening.

Valentine’s Day Day Hamper Winner – Aspire Hotel Competition

Brisbane's Carbrook Golf Course - Metro Hotels

“Hotel General Manager – Allan Hilt said” - It will be a big year for the club as they will host their first National Championship in April 2012 with the Australian Girls’ Amateur Championship and the Australian Girls’ Interstate Teams Matches.

Check out the sharks – see the u tube video’s that have caused a sensation around the world the sharks in the lake around the 13th to 15th holes, “absolutely no searching for your lost golf ball”

The golf club is one of the very few members' owned golf clubs established in Queensland in the last 50 years. As such, the members have control over their own destiny, without interference from landlords or other external parties, and enjoy knowing that any contribution they make to the club stays with the club.

The club property consists of 3 blocks of riverfront land on Beenleigh-Redland Bay Road, Carbrook at the confluence of the Logan and Albert Rivers. It is on the Eastern boundary of the Logan City Council area and closely adjoins Redland Shire. It is a 5 minutes drive from the Loganholme Hyperdome, 8 minutes from Redland Bay, and 15 minutes from Capalaba.

The property totals 92.83 hectares, of which the golf course, including the clubhouse, buggy shed, workshop, and carpark are built on approximately 40 hectares. The balance is a combination Practice Range, Lakes, and unused land.

The golf course is of genuine championship standard: being 18 holes, Par 71, ACR 72 and 6127 metres in length.

The club has a resident Professional, Teaching Professional, and Trainee operating from a well stocked shop. There is a fleet of near new electric Golf Carts for hire at reasonable rates and there is a Driving Range which is free to members, and a warm-up practice nets facility.

The modest but modern clubhouse overlooks the course and adjacent lakes and members and social players can enjoy a drink before or after their round on the outdoor deck overlooking the lake, or test their luck on the gaming machines if they wish. The Bistro is open 7 days with meals 4 days and snacks the other 3. Espresso coffee is available at the bar.

“Play and stay” at Metro Hotel Tower Mill – Call the Hotel on 07 3832 1421 for more information.

Metro Hotel Tower Mill's General Manager, Allan Hilt

Brisbane's Carbrook Golf Course - Metro Hotels

The History of Metro Inn Miranda - Metro Hotels

On Tuesday, April 9, 1975 the Leader published an article about the near completion of a new, six storey commercial complex called the Kingsway Forum.

Now, 37 years later, the Kingsway Forum is better known as the Metro Inn Miranda, conveniently located adjacent to the Miranda Fair Shopping complex.

Originally called the Sunset Motor Inn, the motel has been managed by Transmetro Corporation since 1976 under the name Metro Inn Miranda.

Over the past three decades, the Forum at 522 Kingsway, Miranda has undergone some amazing transitions.

Many will still remember the movie theatre that originally occupied the lower levels. Miranda locals spent many a Saturday night eating popcorn and watching films while the motel guests loved having the movies right at their door-step.

After the movie theatre closed down, there have been fruit shops, electoral offices, a supermarket, hobby shop, a dentist, solicitors, a beauty therapist, screen printers and gyms that have all occupied various spaces in the void left by the movie theatre.

While the top floor of the building has seen function centres, restaurants and until recently, a finance company.

Throughout all the different businesses that have come and gone, the Metro Inn Miranda has stayed strong, reflecting the need for accommodation as more and more people are drawn to the Shire.

Family functions, medical appointments, business conferences and corporate training are some of the main reasons for travel to the Sutherland Shire and the Metro Inn Miranda has noticed an increase in demand over the past 3 years.

Still maintaining the 40 rooms it started with, the Metro Inn Miranda was heavily booked most of the time and making a reservation in advance was imperative.

"Accommodation in the Shire is limited and more rooms were needed so when the opportunity came up to take over the top floor, we took the advantage" says Dale Harlick, the Manager of the Metro Inn Miranda.

Over the past few months, renovations have been underway turning an office space into 14 brand new rooms. With spectacular views from the over-sized windows the new Superior floor is a beautiful addition to the Metro Inn Miranda.

The modern and tastefully decorated rooms offer a level of comfort and quality without the hefty prices you may pay in the city.

Complementing the family rooms and standard rooms on the existing floors, many of the new premier rooms have been thoughtfully designed with disabled access and adjoining rooms.

With the addition of the Superior floor, a new era has been ushered in and the name of the iconic property is scheduled to be changed to Metro Hotel Miranda.

Even with a change of name, the hospitality, service and dedication to excellence that the staff and management strive for will always be impressive, helping visitors experience the magic of the Sutherland Shire.

The History of Metro Inn Miranda - Metro Hotels

Australia Hotels and Pubs: Metro Hotels Staff at AIME 2011

Tourism QLD hosted a wine & tapas evening at the Sotano Bar on the first evening of AIME 2011. Anthony Hayes, CEO Tourism Queensland shared that the new incentive travel promotion following on from the very successful "World's Greatest Job", will be launched in 6-8 weeks when the "dust has settled" from the recent issues to hit their state.

Australia Hotels and Pubs: Metro Hotels Staff at AIME 2011