Rendezvous Hotels and Resorts International Expands

Rendezvous Hotel, Melbourne and Rendezvous Reef Resort, Port Douglas; the latest additions to Rendezvous Hotels & Resorts International (Rendezvous), now bring the number of hotels and resorts operated by the group to eleven. Rendezvous will assume management of both properties on 8th December 2005.

Rendezvous CEO, Mr Alan Featherby, says, “These additions indicate the continuing growth and performance of the Rendezvous brand in this region. Both properties have considerable potential and will compliment the existing Rendezvous hotel and resort network. An immediate attention will be to lift market share of both properties. Rendezvous will be undertaking a refurbishment program on the Port Douglas resort. “

Built in 1913 as the Commercial Travellers Club, the historic 338 room Rendezvous Hotel, Melbourne (formerly the Duxton Hotel) is a heritage-listed building located on Flinders Street which has been meticulously restored to its original splendour. The Commercial Travellers Club held a significant place in Australia’s history being home for travelling politicians and dignitaries. The hotel is a significant player in the four star plus market and a recognised high quality corporate hotel in Melbourne.

Rendezvous Reef Resort (formerly Reef Terraces, Port Douglas) is located on Port Douglas Road, the major thoroughfare into the village of Port Douglas, approximately one kilometre from the central town area. The Resort is a spacious four star, garden resort complex spread out over 6 hectares and comprises 182 large 1, 2 & 3 bedroom double story villas which feature two bathrooms, laundry and full size kitchen. The reception, tour desk, shop and restaurant are located in a central complex and guest facilities also include four swimming pools, a barbecue area and villa guest parking.

Rendezvous will undertake an upgrading program throughout the resort in 2006 including a refurbishment of guest rooms and villas, central facilities, restaurant, grounds and kid’s club.

To celebrate, each hotel has released special opening packages:

Rendezvous Hotel, Melbourne: Opening Summer Special

1 nights accommodation, room only
Economy Room AUD$129 plus AUD$1 per person full buffet breakfast
Deluxe Room AUD$159 plus AUD$1 per person full buffet breakfast.

Valid to 15th January 2006
Extra person available (in deluxe room only) AUD$30 rollaway.

Bookings: Telephone: +61 (0)3 9250 1888 or Email: [email protected]

Rendezvous Reef Resort, Port Douglas: Special Opening Offer
Pay for 6 nights and stay the 7th night for free.
Available in all 1, 2 and 3 bedroom Villas.

Valid to 31st March 2006.

Bookings: Telephone: +61 (0)7 4099 1288 or Email: [email protected]