Enjoy a Merry Sydney Christmas at Metro Hotel on Pitt - Metro Hotels

Metro Hotel on Pitt, in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, is offering a very Merry Sydney Christmas package to the many local and international visitors to Sydney who find themselves in transit on Christmas Day, either travelling to a holiday destination or visiting family and friends.

Guests can book Metro Hotel on Pitt’s great value Merry Sydney Christmas Package for $250*, which includes:

• One night’s accommodation for two in a Superior Deluxe Queen room
• Christmas lunch or dinner for two people at Paradiso Restaurant (2 course)
• Breakfast for two people
• Free internet
• *offer valid for December 24 and 25, 2012; subject to availability 

For those who only wish to book the two-course Christmas Day Luncheon or Dinner ($35 per person), please call Paradiso Restaurant direct on 9264 4111.

According to Metro Hotel on Pitt’s Executive Assistant Manager, Lisa Kapinski, the hotel is popular over Christmas because its restaurant is one of the few places open in the Sydney CBD for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

“Our guests can be guaranteed that our restaurant, Paradiso Restaurant, is open for Christmas Eve and the whole of Christmas day,” said Ms Kapinski

Previously a central city Post Office, the hotel is located in a charming, heritage-listed building at 300 Pitt Street, making it easy for guests to explore the city.

It is within easy walking distance of Darling Harbour, The Rocks, Pitt Street Mall, Queen Victoria Building, Hyde Park and Chinatown. Metro Hotel on Pitt is only minutes away from Town Hall and Central railway stations and with monorail and buses at the hotel’s doorstep, making it easy for guests to travel with no fuss to the airport and Sydney’s outlying attractions.

Metro Hotel on Pitt offers 115 comfortable four-star guest rooms complete with modern facilities such as broadband Internet connectivity, key card access to rooms and lift, and cable television. The Hotel offers a mix of standard, superior and executive rooms, all with ensuite bathrooms, and offers 24 hour reception and room service till 10 pm.

The Hotel’s facilities include a fully licensed bar and restaurant, Paradiso, offering a range of Modern Australian and European dishes, and a comprehensive wine list with a choice of local and imported wines.

Guests are able to book the Merry Sydney Christmas Package at Metro Hotel on Pitt by calling the toll free Central Reservations line on 1800 004 321. Alternately guests can book online by logging onto Metro Hotels' website at www.metrohotels.com.au.

Sydney Christmas Sydney gets its Christmas sparkle on

The City of Sydney's Sydney Christmas 2012 will once again be stringing up twinkling lights, setting up Christmas trees, presenting concerts, and generally bringing the festive season to life and into the hearts of children within the council's boundaries in 2012. One lucky child will even win the chance to ride with Santa in his sleigh to Martin Place and light the giant Christmas tree. How's that for some Christmas magic?

Sydney gets its sparkle on from Thursday 22 November with concerts, choirs, projections, Christmas trees and decorations spreading some Christmas cheer all over town. Below is your guide to all that's happening.

Martin Place Children's Concert and Tree Lighting

Sydney Christmas has its signature event at Martin Place from 6pm on Thursday 29 November. While it's really about that giant tree there will be lots of entertainment in the lead up to the switch-throwing ceremony. The kids will love perennial Play School favourites like Jemima, Fergus, Big Ted and Little Ted, along with Lah Lah's BIG Live Band and the Sydney Childrens Choir. The event will be compered by the X Factor's Luke Jacobz and singer Paulini is the headline performer.

There will also be fireworks and kids' showbags for $2. Proceeds will go to the Australian Childrens Music Foundation, who provide free music education and instruments to disadvantaged children.

Colouring competition entry from 2011. Image from Sydney Christmas website.

Your child could become Santa's helper and tree lighter extraordinaire by entering the colouring competition, which will be judged by some of Santa's trusty elves. You can download the entry form here and then post the completed masterpieces to:

Sydney Christmas Elves
City Engagement
City of Sydney
GPO Box 1591
Sydney NSW 2001

Christmas On The Green

If all that sounds too exciting you could try Christmas on the Green in Hyde Park, also on Thursday 29 November from 6 pm to 8.30 pm. The event will be hosted by Jimmy Giggle unfortunately sans Hoot, but Jay Laga'aia, the Australian Girls Choir and Electric Lunchbox will be there, along with a sausage sizzle, kids' craft activities and yet more fireworks.

2011 Fireworks. Image from Sydney Christmas website.

Concerts

Village concerts for local communities are a hallmark of Sydney Christmas. This year's concert schedule is:
Rushcutters Bay: Saturday 1 December at Reg Bartley Oval, Waratah Street from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm
Rosebery: Sunday 2 December at Turruwul Park, Rothschild Avenue from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm.
Alexandria: Saturday 8 December at Alexandria Park Oval, Power Avenue from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm.
Surry Hills: Sunday 9 December at Ward Park from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm.

Details about hosts and entertainment can be found on the website here. Fireworks will be a feature.

Image from Sydney Christmas website.

Christmas Choirs in the Streets

Sydney's city streets will be alive with Christmas carols on Thursdays from 22 November to 20 December. The music is from 12 noon to 2pm and again from 7 pm to 9 pm on the first Thursday (22 November) and the following Thursdays will ring with song from 7 pm to 9 pm. Choirs include a capella groups Soulfood and Alchemy, as well as Tuxedo, the Cleftomaniacs and many more. There will also be roving entertainment. All the choral action will take place at Castlereagh Street, Pitt Street Mall and the Queen Victoria Building.

Projection

Every evening from Thursday 29 November to Christmas Day Sydney Town Hall will be awash with colourful, Christmasy light projections

Christmas Trees and Decorations

Sparkling, shiny Christmas decorations will adorn a number of streets and the village locations. They include Crown Street, Redfern Street, Redfern Park, Erskineville Road, Glebe Point Road and Darlinghurst Road. Christmas trees will also spring up in Hyde Park, Customs House Square, Pitt Street Mall, Sydney Square, St Mary's Cathedral Forecourt and Taylor Square.

Image from Sydney Christmas website.

Take your children along for all the magic and memories of a Sydney Christmas. You'll probably have something to smile about too.

Sydney Town Hall Christmas

Decorations and Illuminations in Sydney's CBD

The City of Sydney knows how to put on a good show, and this year's Christmas decorations are no exception. There will be tinsel and lights everywhere.

Christmas Trees and Decorations

As well as the giant Christmas tree in Martin Place, there will be smaller (but no less beautiful) trees at various key locations throughout the city including Customs House Square, St Mary's Cathedral Forecourt, Taylor Square, Hyde Park North, Kings Cross, Pitt Street Mall and Sydney Square. The CBD will be alight with thousands of twinkling LED lights, ribbons and baubles.

The city's adjoining villages haven't been forgotten either - there will be decorations on Erskineville Road, Redfern Street, Crown Street, Darlinghurst Road and Glebe Point Road. There will also be lights at Shannon Reserve in Surry Hills, Turruwul Park in Rosebery and Redfern Park. I'm starting to feel festive just thinking about it.

Sydney Town Hall Projections

Not to be left out of the festive happenings, Sydney Town Hall will host a live projection show every evening from Thursday 29 November until Christmas Day. The projections will be beamed on to the facade of this majestic old building, and cast pretty coloured shadows on it's surroundings. Definitely one for the Christmas photo album, so don't forget to pack your camera, and get snap happy.

Book Hotel Accommodation Early This Christmas to Avoid Disappointment - Metro Hotels

The Christmas holiday season is a popular time for people to stay overnight in Sydney to avoid driving home after festive celebrations, or to accommodate visiting relatives and friends in city accommodation - but many people leave it too late to book, a leading Australian hotel chain has warned.

George Bedwani, COO of Australian hotel chain Metro Hotels, said accommodation in Sydney is already booking fast for the Christmas and New Year period, and people planning celebrations in the city during this period should consider booking now to avoid disappointment.

“It is important to remember that if you book early you will save on hotel rates as leaving it until the last minute, occupancy will rise and premium rates will apply.

“Our experience is that the current depressed economy has not impacted bookings for this period at all and accommodation in Sydney will be heavily booked for December and January. If people already know the date of their office Christmas party or want to spend New Year’s Eve in Sydney, now is the time to book accommodation.”

Mr Bedwani said New Year’s Eve in Sydney continues to be an international highlight, with Sydney City Council ensuring each year is uniquely themed to ensure crowds continued to congregate around the harbour to enjoy the spectacular fireworks and other festivities on offer.

He said some rooms were still available for New Year’s Eve for people keen to make the most of the celebrations, or to show visitors one of the best celebrations anywhere in the world.



Metro Hotels has five hotels and apartments in Sydney CBD. All its Sydney properties are heavily booked so people seeking accommodation for the December or January period should visit the Metro Hotels website at www.metrohotels.com.au

or call the toll free Central Reservations line on 1800 004 321.

Book Hotel Accommodation early This Christmas to Avoid Disappointment - Metro Hotels

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Enjoy Metro Hotel on Pitt’s Great Spring Special - Metro Hotels

Treat yourself and your partner to an indulgent break this Spring at Metro Hotel on Pitt, a stylish boutique hotel in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. 
Guests can enjoy Metro Hotel on Pitt’s great value Spring Special for $250* per night, which includes:

• One night’s accommodation for two in a Superior Deluxe Queen room
• Dinner for two at Paradiso Restaurant on the ground floor (entree, main & coffee/tea)
• Bottle of wine on arrival
• Extended checkout till 12 noon
• *offer valid from September 1st – November 30, 2012; subject to availability

Previously a central city Post Office, the 4 star Hotel is located in a charming, heritage-listed building at 300 Pitt Street, making it easy for guests keen to brave the chilly winter air to explore the city.

It is within easy walking distance of Darling Harbour, The Rocks, Pitt Street Mall, Queen Victoria Building, Hyde Park and Chinatown. Metro Hotel on Pitt is only minutes away from Town Hall and Central railway stations and with monorail and buses at the hotel’s doorstep, making it easy for guests to travel with no fuss to the airport and Sydney’s outlying attractions.

Metro Hotel on Pitt offers 115 comfortable four-star guest rooms complete with modern facilities such as broadband Internet connectivity, key card access to rooms and lift, and cable television. The Hotel offers a mix of standard, superior and executive rooms, all with ensuite bathrooms, and offers 24 hour reception and room service till 10 pm.

The Hotel’s facilities include a fully licensed bar and restaurant, Paradiso, offering a range of Modern Australian and European dishes, and a comprehensive wine list with a choice of local and imported wines.  

Guests will be able to take a breath of fresh air and enjoy a smoke free environment when they stay at the Metro Hotel on Pitt, a 100% smoke free hotel.

Guests are able to book the Spring Special at Metro Hotel on Pitt by calling the toll free Central Reservations line on 1800 004 321. Alternately guests can book online by logging onto Metro Hotels' website at www.metrohotels.com.au.

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Enjoy a Lush Pampering experience at Metro Hotel on Pitt - Metro Hotels

With winter drawing to a close and the warmer spring weather just around the corner, it’s time for Sydney girls to enjoy a little Spring pampering with the latest accommodation special at Metro Hotel on Pitt, a stylish boutique hotel in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.
Metro Hotel on Pitt’s Lush – Hello Gorgeous Spa Package* for $230 includes:

• One night’s accommodation in a luxurious King Spa Room;
• An indulgent Lush ‘Hello Gorgeous’ spa kit, which contains a Sakura Bath Ballistic, Gorgeous moisturiser, Melting Marshmallow Moment Bath Melt, Rub Shower Scrub and a Helping Hands hand cream;
• Two Cosmopolitan cocktails in Paradiso Restauran
• A late checkout at 12 noon.

The Lush - Hello Gorgeous Spa kit comes packaged in a floral pink box containing all the ingredients needed to turn you from a winter reptile into a spring flower.

After soaking in a spa with a Sakura Bath Ballistic or a Melting Marshmallow Moment Bath Melt, use the Rub Shower Scrub to remove your winter skin and reveal the new, gorgeous you hidden underneath.

Replenish your skin with the Gorgeous Moisturiser and Helping Hands hand cream before treating yourself to a Cosmopolitan cocktail in Paradiso Restaurant, a night out in the city and a lovely sleep-in the following day with a late check-out included in the deal.

Metro Hotel on Pitt is a charming, four star hotel located in a heritage-listed building at 300 Pitt Street, making it easy for guests to explore the city. It is within easy walking distance of Darling Harbour, The Rocks, Pitt Street Mall, Queen Victoria Building, Hyde Park and Chinatown.

Metro Hotel on Pitt is only minutes away from Town Hall and Central railway stations and with monorail and buses at the hotel’s doorstep, making it easy for guests to travel with no fuss to the airport and Sydney’s outlying attractions.

Metro Hotel on Pitt offers 115 comfortable four-star guest rooms complete with modern facilities such as broadband Internet connectivity, key card access to rooms and lift, and cable television. The Hotel offers a mix of standard, superior and executive rooms, all with ensuite bathrooms, and offers 24 hour reception and room service to 10 pm.

The Hotel’s facilities include a fully licensed bar and restaurant, Paradiso, offering a range of Modern Australian and European dishes, and a comprehensive wine list with a choice of local and imported wines.  

Guests will be able to take a breath of fresh air and enjoy a smoke free environment when they stay at the Metro Hotel on Pitt, a 100% smoke free hotel.

 
 

   

 
 
 
 






Guests are able to book the ‘Lush Sydney Spa Package at Metro Hotel on Pitt by calling the toll free Central Reservations line on 1800 004 321.

Alternately guests can book online by logging onto Metro Hotels' website at www.metrohotels.com.au.

*Valid until September 29, 2012, subject to availability, full prepayment required when booking.