IHG Hotels & Resorts - one of the world's leading hotel companies with over 6,000 hotels across 18 distinct brands and an award-wining loyalty programme, IHG One Rewards - has today opened its latest Australian Holiday Inn property in Melbourne's southeast. The 124-room Holiday Inn Dandenong is located in the heart of Dandenong's business and entertainment district at 50-52 McCrae Street.
Hotel owner, Pelligra Group, invested AUD$12m to create this next-generation Holiday Inn hotel featuring the brand's modern Open Lobby concept, conference rooms and Dandelion Lounge + Eatery.
All rooms have been fully transformed alongside 16 newbuild rooms; configurations range from King Suites to Double Premium and Queen Standard, suitable for corporate and leisure travellers, as well as families. Free Wi-Fi is available for everyone, in addition to a 24-hour fitness centre, secure underground parking and 24/7 in-room dining.
Through the polished concrete looks, exposed ceilings, black metal features and natural oak battens, Holiday Inn Dandenong offers guests a refreshing ambiance with signature Melburnian design touches. From the harmonious blend of vibrant colours and curated feature lighting pieces to delightful décor and greenery, the property's spaces are delightful, approachable and a little surprising.
Painting the town 'Med'
Dandelion Lounge + Eatery is an exciting addition to the Dandenong food scene, with delectable 'Itali-fusion' aromas to entice guests and passers-by, including wood-fired pizza, house-made pasta and other slices of Mediterranean cuisine all day, seven days a week.
With award-winning Executive Chef Atish Chaudhuri at the helm, diners can do breakfast their way, whether it's leisurely sit-down dining or to-go options. Breakfast Pizza, Shakshuka (poached eggs in a simmering spiced tomato sauce with garbanzo beans, chickpeas and feta), and Coconut Bircher with strawberry compote are some of the breakfast choices on the menu. And, of course, little guests aged 12 and under stay and eat free at Holiday Inn*.
An event to remember
154 square metres of function spaces include a large meeting room - Dandenong Room - that can cater for up to 120 people or be split into two smaller rooms. The third space is a separate, light-filled boardroom designed for smaller meetings.
Built-in AV facilities with drop-down screens and projectors feature in all meeting and event rooms, plus lecterns and in-room buffets are available to suit different event needs. For more celebratory occasions, the addition of a dance floor transforms Dandenong Room into a ballroom.
Holiday Inn Dandenong is the latest opening in IHG Hotels & Resorts' Essentials portfolio. Holiday Inn is one of the most recognised hotel brands in the world and has deep roots in family and business travel, stemming from the vision of its founder, Kemmons Wilson, to provide a quality, consistent and authentic travel experience for all. The new opening strengthens Holiday Inn's growth momentum in the region with more than seven Holiday Inn family-branded hotels opened in the last two years across Australasia, and more than five in the pipeline to open in the next two years.
*Terms and conditions apply for Kids Stay & Eat Free programme.
