Community
20 August, 2024
Sleek look for hotel
THE first stage of a multi-million-dollar upgrade of the 61-room Sunshine Tower Hotel has been finished.
The Sheridan Street property was bought by the Alivio Group in 2021.
Alivio Group managing director Mark Whitby said central to the hotel’s enhanced guest amenities were its dining and resort facilities, which featured a luxe new restaurant in a coastal palette of timber and texture, elegantly upholstered feature walls and furniture that fits within a chic ‘paradiso’ theme.
“Continuing through the lobby to outside, the rainforest pool and spa sparkle within the Mediterranean-inspired sun terrace, offering plenty of shade with mature palms, fragrant frangipanis, and bountiful greenery,” he said.
“Pops of nautical blue and yellow adorn the cushioned sun lounges with plentiful tables and chairs beckoning guests to indulge in al fresco dining and relaxation.”
Mr Whitby said the design acumen and hard work, undertaken exclusively by local contractors and tradesmen and women over the past two years, had exceeded expectations in quality and craftsmanship.
He said the initial focus was on redesigning and developing dining and relaxation facilities central to a comfortable and memorable stay, as well as completing an extensive refresh of the common areas on all accommodation floors.
“Attention to detail is evident with distinctive photographic feature walls immersing guests in the tropical destination,” he said.
“With its light, luxe and coastal vibe, The Lobby Bar and Kitchen features architectural detail, soft lighting and a large picture window to offer guests a variety of seating, from comfortable upholstered banquettes for larger groups to more intimate tables for two.”
The Lobby Bar and Kitchen has a seasonal menu with a buffet and a la carte for breakfast and various fast or leisurely dining dishes. Hand-stretched pizzas, entrees and salads, pasta and signature smoked mains give plenty of choice for all appetites and dietary needs.
Stage two is underway, focusing on refreshing the hotel’s façade with painting and lighting, replacing steel with glass balustrades for guest room balconies, and ensuring continued jobs for local firms.
In addition to these changes, a rebrand for the hotel is in the pipeline and will be announced in future months.
