Thursday, 17 November 2011

We've moved!


Hi everyone, it's been a nice run here. Now we'll be blogging at a new home. Be sure to bookmark and update any links if you've been so kind to link us in the past.

This site will still live on but all new content will be at the new place, where we'll have the latest news of Clarion Suites Gateway.

http://bit.ly/GatewayNews

Tuesday, 8 November 2011

Clarion Suites Gateway named one of Melbourne’s top hotels


Clarion Suites Gateway is one of the leading providers of accommodation in Melbourne CBD, according to the world’s largest travel review website TripAdvisor.

Since achieving a top 15 ranking for Melbourne accommodation on TripAdvisor a year ago, Clarion Suites has retained its position in the face of competition from over 200 other Melbourne hotels.

Clarion Suites Gateway offers stylish accommodation in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, right next to the Yarra River and within walking distance of many of the city’s best attractions.

With 122 beautifully appointed rooms, Clarion Suites Gateway combines four and a half-star full hotel services with all suite style accommodation and modern amenities.


In addition to studio rooms, one bedroom and two bedroom suites, Clarion Suites Gateway features meeting and conference facilities, an indoor heated swimming pool, a sun deck, restaurant and bar.

Located on the ground floor of the hotel is the Williams Bar & Café – a Melbourne CBD restaurant offering an affordable selection of modern international flavours in a contemporary style setting.

For return customers, the Melbourne CBD hotel runs the One William Club, an in-house loyalty program designed to reward guests with a range of benefits. Clarion Suites Gateway is also part of the Choice Privileges rewards program, which allows members to receive special treatment and discounts at hotels all over the world.

Original on PRWeb

Thursday, 3 November 2011

Derby Day, Flemington, Melbourne

We spent the day out at Flemington last week to capture some of the goings on around the track.
Derby Day Melbourne 11
 Derby Day Melbourne 1
 Derby Day Melbourne 2
 Derby Day Melbourne 3
 Derby Day Melbourne 3 - TAB
 Derby Day Melbourne 4 - The rails
 Derby Day Melbourne 5 - Emirates Bird Cage
 Derby Day Melbourne 6 - The Rails
 Derby Day Melbourne 7 - Race track
 Derby Day Melbourne 8
 Derby Day Melbourne 9 - Horse
 Derby Day Melbourne 10

Tuesday, 1 November 2011

WTC Wharf, Melbourne 19/10/11 Grand Opening

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WTC Wharf Opening

An exciting lifestyle and dining complex on the northbank, WTC Wharf (aka World Trade Centre) was officially launched by Premier Ted Baillieu this 19 Oct 2011 and will be supported by a new pedestrian and cycling link from Batman Park to Docklands - including a proposed new pontoon path under the Charles Grimes Bridge.
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Premier Ted Baillieu (on the right) officially launched the WTC Wharf
 
''The best cities are the one's that embrace their natural waterfronts,'' he said.
He said a new WTC water taxi service would commence next month on a six month trial.
The water taxi will operate from Thursday to Sunday from WTC Wharf every 15 minutes and travel between the ANZ Centre at Docklands and Federation Square.
Source: The Age Continue Reading
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WTC Wharf opening
The entire promenade is transformed into a sophisticated lounge bar, inviting guests to experience the beauty of riverside dining, WTC Wharf style. VIP guests were treated to a variety of signature culinary delights from the diverse range of restaurants at WTC Wharf, including Moorish Lebanese hand-made pastries from Byblos, Harvey bay scallops from the seafood supremo's, Wilson's Boathouse, The Wharf Hotel's famous spit roasted pork roll, Peking duck pancakes from River's Edge Events and a touch of the sweet & sour with Kobe Jones Riverside Teppanyaki's popular mixed Nigiri.
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Moorish lebanese hand-made pastries from Byblos

A unique music performance by DJ Ruby Rose with a 16 piece live orchestra, composed by artistic genius Thomas Fitzgerald and Avante Garde dancers.
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DJ Ruby Rose, Thomas Fitzgerald and Avante Garde music performance

Address Building B No 679
18-38 Siddeley Street
Docklands VIC 3005
WTC Wharf Website

To get there Clarion Suites Gateway is a few tram stops away from the doorstop of WTC Wharf.
From William St tram stop, take the Route 109 tram towards Port Melbourne
or take the Route 112 tram towards St Kilda and stop at 123 Flinders St/ Spencer St.