Lay Your Weary Head at Metro Hotel Sydney Central

Always looking for a hotel when I'm in the city, for the night which is generally quite often for a myriad of occasions, I often book myself into the Metro Hotel Sydney Central.

Due to its location you couldn't ask for more. It is situated directly across from The Capitol Theatre and is moments away from some of the best attractions Sydney has to offer, such as Darling Harbour, Chinatown, Paddy's Market and World Square, where you, if like me, will leave with much less money in your purse then when you walked in. Now, if only you had someone to help carry those shopping bags back to the room!

Rooms have been recently refurbished and for this night, I stayed in a Double Deluxe room which was exactly what I needed for this little night out in the big smoke as they say. Come to think of it, I have always wondered who 'They' are. Haven't you?

To my surprise there is a pool on the rooftop where you can simply sit back and soak up the sun and relax for the few moments you have (or in my case 3 minutes). Yet, still it's nice to know that in a big city such as this you can find a pool to chill out and take it all in.

The restaurant is only opened for breakfast and this is probably due to so many eateries surrounding the area. You are quite spoiled for choice. To start your night off, I highly recommend The Palace Hotel which is a pub I found across the road in a mall next to Capitol Theatre.The food was amazing! 

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Metro Hotel Sydney Central Completes Major Refurbishment - Metro Hotels

Metro Hotel Sydney Central, Metro Hospitality Group’s flagship property on the corner of Pitt and Campbell Streets in the heart of Sydney, will complete a two year refurbishment this month that has seen a complete upgrade of its rooms, pool, restaurant terrace and guest lifts. 

The completion of the refurbishment means the hotel now offers 220 Superior and Deluxe rooms, with its former Standard rooms phased out. The higher standard of guest accommodation is expected to further strengthen the hotel’s appeal with the overseas tourism market. The hotel currently receives 30 percent of its business from international guests through overseas wholesalers and inbound operators. 

The first stage of the refurbishment, completed in 2012, saw accommodation of four of the hotel’s 10 floors and the rooftop pool area receive an extensive makeover, followed by the revitalisation of the guest lifts and restaurant terrace. The final stage, finished this month, has seen the remaining six floors of accommodation upgraded. The hotel is now 100 percent smoke free. 

Metro Hotel Sydney Central General Manager Sandra Calabretta said the end of the extensive renovations will mark an exciting time for the hotel as it will allow it to fully maximise its potential with both the domestic and international markets. 

“It is wonderful to know we can now offer all our guests a superior standard of accommodation while still ensuring our rooms at priced at an affordable point,” Ms Calabretta said. “We are confident our new accommodation offering along with the hotel’s central location in the heart of Sydney’s entertainment precinct will be a major drawcard for international visitors. 

“We have received very positive feedback from guests on the changes made, and now can concentrate on what we do best, offering our guests superior accommodation and facilities matched by outstanding customer service.” 

Metro Hotel Sydney Central is situated directly opposite the Capitol Theatre and is a short walk from Sydney’s major attractions, including Chinatown, Paddy’s Market, Cockle Bay, the Queen Victoria Building and the popular King Street Wharf.

Alan Tam - Live at the Sydney Entertainment Centre

Canto English pop singer and actor, Alan Tam Wing-Lun, is one of Hong Kong’s most celebrated living legends.

Throughout the 1980’s he played a major role in developing the Canto pop scene due to his romantic ballads and modern arrangements.   Commencing his singing career in the local HK entertainment industry with the legendary 'Wynners' alongside Kenny Bee, the band gained so much popularity that they had their own TV show “Wynners’ Special”.  

Alan later branched out making a name for himself as a solo singer and actor.   

Tam is known as one of all-time greats of Cantonese pop music, also earning the respectable nickname of Lucky Lun / Principal Tam due to the years he mentored other bright and young musical artists.   

He dominated the scene during the eighties with back to back hits often earning and taking out the title of 'Top Ten Songs of the Year’ and winning numerous Awards such as 'Most Popular Male Singer'.  By 1995 he had already sold more than 20 million albums.  By 2005 he had launched more than 104 albums and over 800 songs.  He has taken part in 264 concerts of which 189 were individual concerts.   He has gone on to star in more than 60 movies and produce 3 films.

Today he is regularly seen across the media in Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan and various parts of East Asia participating in all types of entertainment related events and charity activities.

Alan Tam and his band are set to put on a remarkable concert tailored especially for the Sydney audience.   Get ready for Tam to deliver an unforgettable night of chart topping hits and perfect renditions of your all-time favourite songs.   It will definitely be a once in a lifetime concert you do not want to miss - get your tickets now before they sell out.

Friday 24th May 2013 - Starts at 8:15 PM

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Sydney City Holiday - Metro Hotel Sydney Central

Guestroom at Metro Hotel Sydney Central. Photo credit: Metro Hotel Sydney Central.

Looking for a central city hotel in Sydney?  One cool option is Metro Hotel Sydney Central which is right in the heart of Sydney’s entertainment district.

On the corner of Sydney’s Pitt and Campbell Streets, Metro Hotel Sydney Central features 10 guest suites, 154 superior rooms and 66 standard rooms.

Within walking distance of the hotel, guests can visit Chinatown, Little Japan, Little Korea and ThaiTown with a mix of restaurants, mini-marts and shopping outlets.

Popular Sydney attractions Paddy’s Markets, Darling Harbour, Cockle Bay, Queen Victoria Building and King Street Wharf are also located near the hotel.

If you’re a business traveler, the hotel is an ideal location close to CBD’s government and corporate offices.  Ask your corporate travel agent to find out about any additional business travel services and services available.

Centrally located in Sydney, the hotel’s guests can get around the city easy and car-free. Discounted light rail and monorail passes are available from Metro Hotel Sydney Central.

The light rail, monorail and diverse bus routes give hotel guests options for exploring wider Sydney, like the beach at Bondi or Luna Park in North Sydney or the Blue Mountains.  A range of Sydney and area day tours are also available from the hotel.

Metro Hotel Sydney Central
431 – 439 Pitt Street
Sydney, NSW
Australia
Website: www.metrohotels.com.au

Original Source: http://livetravelhotels.com/2012/02/sydney-city-holiday/

André Rieu to Tour Australia - The Waltz Tour Goes On

Violin master André Rieu, one of the best-selling live acts in the world, is delighted to announce he is returning to Australia with a brand new show in October 2013. Called "And The Waltz Goes On Tour", the tour is named after his successful album on which he collaborated with Sir Anthony Hopkins. Rieu will perform in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.

Billboard ranked his 2011 tour as the 9th highest grossing tour of the year, just behind Lady Gaga. He has broken all classical concert records, packing stadiums and arenas with more than 700,000 adoring fans each year. Rieu has sold over 32 million albums globally and received 330 platinum awards for his albums. With his natural charisma, Rieu conducts his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra and plays his 1732 Stradivarius violin to create a celebratory atmosphere.

"Every night when I play around the whole world, I see with my own eyes what the waltz does with the audience. People get out of their seats and waltz in the aisles spontaneously. They sing, they smile and for a moment they forget all their worries and are happy. That is why this tour is an ode to the waltz!" says André Rieu.

As always, the maestro and his orchestra will perform beautiful waltzes on this tour, but the concerts are much more than that. From famous Viennese operettas to film scores, spirituals to musicals, and from folk songs to marches; Rieu's concerts are a perfect mix of thrilling, romantic, festive and emotional melodies combined with surprises, balloons, beautiful soloists and of course Rieu's great sense of humor.

So far, 2012 has been a hugely successful year for the violinist. Rieu gave a record breaking series of 30 sold-out concerts in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He won a Classic BRIT award for his album "And The Waltz Goes On" and is nominated for a prestigious Mexican Luna award. With his first tour in Brazil Rieu reached the #1 position in Pollstar’s Box Office Chart of highest grossing tours in July. Leaving behind artist like Lady Gaga, Bruce Springsteen, Radiohead, Coldplay, Celine Dion, The Black Keys and Pearl Jam.

TOUR DATES*:

Sat 12 Oct - Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Wed 16 Oct - Allphones Arena Sydney
Sat 19 Oct - Rod Laver Arena Melbourne
Wed 23 Oct - Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Tue 29 Oct - Perth Arena
*Ticketek is selling for the above venues only.

Stone Music Festival Billy Joel, Arrowsmith and Van Halen - ANZ Stadium 20-21st April

TWO FULL DAY SUPER CONCERTS!

A Celebration of Life, Music and Mateship!

Aerosmith set to join the Saturday line-up!

Billy Joel, Van Halen and Aerosmith all performing full 90 min sets

TOOHEYS NEW AND STONE MUSIC FESTIVAL JOIN TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE MATESHIP

Get set as Australia gears up for an epic once-in-a-lifetime 2 FULL DAY Super Concert event hitting Sydney this April.

The inaugural Stone Music Festival will feature two 12 hour super concerts, where fans can rock out to headlining superstars Billy Joel and Van Halen playing full 90 minute sets in their only Australian performances, alongside international stars Buckcherry, Richie Ramone, Lifehouse, Illumination Road, rock supergroup Kings of Chaos, including members of bands such as Guns N' Roses, plus a huge line-up of some of Australia's most successful performers; Jimmy Barnes, The Living End, Noiseworks, Ian Moss, The Superjesus, Choirboys, Icehouse, Guy Sebastian, Diesel and many more.

Set over a weekend at ANZ Stadium, Sydney, tickets are available in both 1 day and 2 day passes giving music fans the best of all worlds - sensational music from superstar headliners renowned for their massive, supercharged stadium shows and with the freedom of Arena Zone all access tickets where you can move around, sing and dance on the field or sit back, relax and enjoy the music in the stands.

With tickets as low as $109.50 per day if you buy a two day pass, music fans will be able to enjoy 12 hours of music daily on one main stage so you don't miss a beat of your favourite band, stadium quality lighting and sound production, a multitude of giant screens, easy public transport to and from the venue, onsite parking, comfortable amenities, quality food stalls, product displays and much, much more. This is going to be two days that Sydney will never forget!

And the crowd has spoken ... here at STONE Music Festival our aim is to create the best possible experience for our fans. We've listened to your feedback and it is apparent there is a strong demand for "Reserved Seats" in the Platinum Zone so we will now be allocating ticketholders in the "Platinum" zone their own numbered "Reserved Seat".

With the line-up on both days packed to the brim, set times have now been finalised! (Check out the website stonemusicfest.com)

Saturday 20 April

Van Halen, Jimmy Barnes, Kings of Chaos, The Living End, Noiseworks, Buckcherry, Richie Ramone, Ian Moss, The Superjesus, Choirboys, The Art, My So Called Life, Atlantis Awaits.

Sunday 21 April

Billy Joel, Icehouse, Guy Sebastian, Lifehouse, Diesel, Mark Seymour, Shannon Noll, Illumination Road, Dallas Frasca, Mark Moroney, Stone Parade.

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Ross Noble - Mindblender Live Tour - Sydney Entertainment Centre

Ross Noble, the demonic scarecrow himself, is back doing what he does best with a new live tour.

Famed for his fiery and fluid freewheeling style, Noble creates comedy gold from tiny particles of random nonsense.

This is your chance to see one of the world's most critically acclaimed stand-ups in a hysterical night with the Mindblender.

'Brilliantly inventive, quirky stand-up… see him and marvel.' The Sun

'Every night is different and every night is a total joy.' Time Out

'The great improviser.' The Guardian

'He's a marvel.' Daily Telegraph

 Suitable for ages 15+ only


WHEN: Saturday 20th April 2013
TIME: Starts at 8 PM

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