Venue showcase
Crowning glory
CMW TRIES ON MELBOURNE’S CONFERENCING CROWN COMPLEX
he purpose-built Crown
Conference Centre in
Melbourne’s Crown Hotel,
and part of a wider Crown
complex, can accommodate the full
spectrum of events, from small business
meetings, corporate dinner and launch
events to large international exhibitions.
The meeting rooms all come with clean
lines and modern styling and plenty of
natural light.
Bookers and planners considering the
Crown CC can use its Meetings Matrix
online tool, complete with virtual
conference room layouts, to test
configurations for the desired setup. A
team of experienced event managers are
also on hand to assist and then execute
any event to ensure every detail is covered.
The Crown Conference Centre can
cater for up to 840 delegates, offering
direct access to Crown’s three hotels and
multiple venue spaces, which include The
Palladium, a pillarless space that can be
configured for events ranging from gala
dinners to awards celebrations. There are
open workshop areasand function rooms
with river views.
For larger events, the dedicated
exhibition floors offer a built-in
registration desk, private rooms and
offices for organisers, multi-media panels
and two cafés. There is access to advanced
technology, including wireless internet
connections, data technology, web-casting
and video conferencing facilities.
The Organiser’s Suite features two
private office spaces, a boardroom and a
private bathroom with shower, and a
business centre is available 24 hours a day.
Crown offers easy car access and
parking, and a loading dock for delivery of
goods and special equipment.
Crown Promenade
Across the sky bridge from the CCC lies
“Bookers can
use Crown
Conference
Centre’s
Meetings
Matrix
online tool,
complete with
virtual room
layouts, to test
configurations
for the desired
setup.”
the 465-room Crown Promenade
Melbourne. The hotel opened its doors in
2003 and offers affordable accommodation
in the heart of the city’s Southbank
entertainment precinct.
Crown Promenade guests can access
the wider Crown Melbourne complex via
the sky bridge and the hotel is also close
to the CBD, Melbourne Convention and
Exhibition Centre (MCEC) and many of
the city’s famous arts and sporting
facilities.
Crown Promenade also offers corporate
travellers dedicated business facilities and
meeting rooms.
A A$10m (US$9.49m), transformation
in 2012 by Singapore-based architect and
interior designer, Michael Fiebrich,
features mosaics and fine tiling
throughout. Indulgence Suites include a
deep soak spa bath, relaxation area,
massage beds, and there is a steam room
and 25m heated indoor pool.
Crown Towers
When the Crown Towers Melbourne,
located on the Yarra River, opened in
1997 it set a new standard in Australian
luxury hotels. Rising 39 floors above
Southbank, the hotel houses 481 hotel
rooms along with the sumptuous Crown
Spa and the private Crystal Club lounge.
Refurbished in 2011, Crown Towers’
cylindrical exterior profile lends itself to
its name. There is an 11m atrium with
gloss black granite marble and Porto
Romano stone clad columns along with a
distinctive custom designed chandelier.
The hotel has been recognised as the ‘Best
Hotel in Australia’ in numerous national
and
international
awards.
Crown Spa
Melbourne’s only Forbes five-star hotel,
Crown Spa, is located in the surrounds of
Crown Towers and offers a quality spa
experience in the midst of the city.
World-class health and beauty services
are offered by highly trained therapists.
There are 17 treatment rooms and
packages to restore energy to the mind,
body and soul.
The spa is a tranquil oasis and wellness
retreat.
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