Metro Hotels Appoints Business Development Manager - MICE

Metro Hotels has appointed Mr. Div Grover to the role of Business Development Manager – MICE for Metro Hospitality Group in Australia.

In this newly created role, Mr. Grover is responsible for building and maintaining the small meetings, incentives, conferences and events business for Metro Hospitality Group’s network of properties Australia-wide.

The position reports to Metro Hotel’s National Sales and Marketing Manager Gary Long, who today welcomed Mr Grover’s appointment.

“Div brings to this role significant experience in the hospitality industry gained over the past 9 years, Mr Long said.  

“While many hotels only cater for large events, it is often difficult to find venues for small meetings and seminars.  Metro Hotels is increasing its focus on the small meetings and functions market.  We see Div’s strong background in building and maintaining business relationships as instrumental in developing this niche market to drive business and further enhance the reputation and patronage of Metro Hotel’s network of properties,” he said.

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Metro Hotel Sydney Central – Perfect For a City Escape

Metro Hotel Sydney Central is the perfect accommodation choice for visitors to Sydney, situated right in the heart of Sydney’s entertainment district and providing easy access to the best Sydney has to offer.

Situated directly opposite the Capitol Theatre, Metro Hotel Sydney Central is the ideal accommodation choice for theatre-goers, particularly with the amazing line-up of internationally-acclaimed productions planned for this year and next. 

Shows include Barry Humphries Farewell (July 5 – 14, 2012); A Chorus Line (July 20 – August 5, 2012); Eifman Ballet (August 15 – 26, 2012); Next to Normal (September 13 – 23, 2012); Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (November 16 – December 16, 2012); The Addams Family (March 2013); and The Lion King (December 2013), and guests are advised to book their accommodation at the same time as they book their tickets to avoid disappointment.

To enjoy the above shows, Metro Hotel Sydney Central is offering a great value Capitol Theatre Special for $145* per night, which includes:

• One night’s accommodation in a Superior Queen Room
• Hot Buffet Breakfast for two adults
• Extended checkout until 12 noon the following day

*Tickets to Capitol Theatre are NOT included in this package
Subject to availability, may not be available for special event dates, and valid for stays until September 28, 2012


Located in Pitt Street in the city, Metro Hotel Sydney Central offers quality, comfortable accommodation, including 10 guest suites, 154 superior rooms and, for the more budget conscious, 66 well-equipped standard rooms.

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Metro Hotel Sydney Central To Butt Out Smoking - Metro Hotels

The 3 1/2 star Metro Hotel Sydney Central is set to make a fresh start to the new financial year by becoming a 100% smoke-free hotel.

"The move has come about following increased demand for more non-smoking rooms from a wide cross section of our clients," said Hotel General Manager, Ms. Sandra Calabretta.
And the timing for the changes couldn’t be better. “We are currently undergoing a refurbishment of the rooms and common areas of the hotel so it makes very good sense to make the switch now,” explains Ms Calabretta.

Since 2006 seventy per cent of the hotel plus the common areas have been smoke free. The hotel still had demand from some guests, mainly the Asian inbound groups, for smoking rooms so a number of floors were set aside to cater for this market.

“Over time we have seen a large decline in the need for smoking rooms from traditional markets so now it is a case of catering for the majority and not the minority,” said Ms. Calabretta.

In 2005, the Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour, also located in Sydney's CBD, was the first Metro property to adopt a smoke-free policy with no negative effect on the busines.

Metro Hotel Sydney Central To Butt Out Smoking - Metro Hotels

Extensive Refurbishment Underway for Metro Hotel Sydney Central - Metro Hotels

Metro Hotel Sydney Central is currently in the midst of an extensive refurbishment as it moves towards providing guests with a superior standard of rooms and facilities.

The 3½ star Sydney hotel is undergoing renovations designed to ensure guests enjoy a high level of facilities and services as well as value for money.

The first part of the program involving the redevelopment of the rooftop pool area, is now nearing completion, providing guests with a more welcoming and enjoyable venue in which to relax. Improvements to the area include a pool upgrade, re-tiling of the area, new and improved lighting and the addition of modern pool furniture.

The second stage of refurbishments is currently underway and will see a complete renovation of the hotel’s three guest lifts. One lift has already been completed and work is underway on the second lift. The third and final lift will be completed by the end of August.

According to Hotel General Manager, Ms Sandra Calabretta, the staged upgrade of the lifts ensured guests were not inconvenienced as two lifts remain operational at all times.

“The Hotel has more lifts than it actually requires to run efficiently, and so there has been no inconvenience to guests,” Ms Calabretta said. “Combined with the new pool deck, these improvements are already proving to be a success. The new pool deck looks great and, not only will it be an excellent and attractive facility for our guests to use, we have received a number of enquiries from organisations who want to hire the area for an evening cocktail function by the pool.”

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Extensive Refurbishment Underway for Metro Hotel Sydney Central - Metro Hotels

Metro Hotel Sydney Central – Perfect for a City Escape - Metro Hotels

Metro Hotel Sydney Central is the perfect accommodation choice for visitors to Sydney, situated right in the heart of Sydney’s entertainment district and providing easy access to the best Sydney has to offer.

Situated directly opposite the Capitol Theatre, Metro Hotel Sydney Central is the ideal accommodation choice for theatre-goers, particularly with the amazing line-up of internationally-acclaimed productions planned for this year and next.

Shows include Shen Yun (April 27 – May 6, 2012); The Nutcracker on Ice (June 2012); The Addams Family (March 2013); and The Lion King (December 2013), and guests are advised to book their accommodation at the same time as they book their tickets to avoid disappointment.

Located in Pitt Street in the city, Metro Hotel Sydney Central offers quality, comfortable accommodation, including 10 guest suites, 154 superior rooms and, for the more budget conscious, 66 well-equipped standard rooms.

Guests will enjoy a little slice of Asia with Chinatown, Little Japan, Little Korea and ThaiTown offering an eclectic mix of restaurants, mini-marts and shopping outlets all within easy walking distance.

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Metro Hotel Sydney Central – Perfect for a City Escape - Metro Hotels

Special ‘Love Never Dies’ Package at Metro Hotel Sydney Central - Metro Hotels

Metro Hotel Sydney Central is making it more attractive to catch the spectacular new Andrew Lloyd Webber production ‘Love Never Dies’ before it leaves Sydney at the end of March with an accommodation package sure to appeal to Sydneysiders and visitors to the city alike.

Situated directly opposite the Capitol Theatre where ‘Love Never Dies’ is being staged, Metro Hotel Sydney Central is the ideal accommodation choice for theatre-goers and people looking for a highly memorable yet affordable night out in Sydney’s thriving entertainment quarter.

The musical has received rave reviews in both Sydney and Melbourne, where it opened last year, and is a must see for anyone who enjoyed the brilliance of Phantom of the Opera. The Metro Hotel Sydney Central package is priced at an affordable $165 and includes:

Love Never Dies Package at Metro Hotel Sydney Central*:
(maximum 2 people per package)
- One night’s accommodation in a Superior Queen Room
- Bottle of wine and chocolates on arrival
- Extended check-out to 12 noon the following day

Love Never Dies Package @ Metro Hotel Sydney Central (View and Book)

The package is available until Love Never Dies leaves Sydney on March 31. It is not valid with any other offer and does not include tickets to the stage production.

Metro Hotel Sydney Central offers quality, comfortable accommodation in Sydney’s cosmopolitan entertainment quarter. There are 10 guest suites, 154 superior rooms and, for the more budget conscious, there are 66 well-equipped standard rooms.

Located in Pitt Street, Metro Hotel Sydney Central is the perfect hotel for an overnight stay following a night at the theatre. Guests will enjoy a little slice of Asia with Chinatown, Little Japan, Little Korea and ThaiTown offering an eclectic mix of restaurants, mini-marts and shopping outlets all within easy walking distance.

With popular local attractions such as Paddy’s Markets, Cockle Bay, Queen Victoria Building and King Street Wharf only a short walk away, Metro Hotel Sydney Central will soon feel like your city home away from home.

You won’t need your car if you’re staying at Metro Hotel Sydney Central because, as the name implies, the hotel is so central you can get around car-free with ease. Discounted light rail and monorail passes are available from the hotel’s reception. Central railway station is just a 500metre walk whereas the light rail, monorail and numerous bus routes provide a myriad of options for exploring wider Sydney, be it the beach at Bondi, Luna Park in North Sydney or the magnificent Blue Mountains. There are a wide range of day tours available from the hotel.

Special ‘Love Never Dies’ Package at Metro Hotel Sydney Central - Metro Hotels