IHG Pelligra Group ONE7 team up for Adelaide hotel luxury upgrade

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts, Pelligra Group, and ONE7 are thrilled to announce the enhanced profile of their forthcoming Adelaide hotel, scheduled to welcome guests in 2024.

Initially introduced as a 130-room Holiday Inn & Suites, the Mawson Lakes property in Adelaide has undergone a metamorphosis during its development phase. It has now ascended to a more sophisticated positioning, driven by an unexpectedly high demand from corporate, leisure, and conference and event clientele.

In response to this surge in demand, the decision has been made to upgrade and rebrand the hotel as Crowne Plaza Mawson Lakes. This rebranding is reflective of the elevated quality of the construction and the increased demand in the meetings and events sector.

Scheduled to open in the latter half of 2024, the hotel will now boast 155 rooms, three expansive meeting spaces spanning 442 sqm, a fitness center, and a bar and restaurant. Positioned as a coveted destination for both business and leisure travelers, Crowne Plaza Mawson Lakes is set to make a significant mark on the hospitality landscape.

Pelligra Group, already the proud owner of Holiday Inn Werribee, Holiday Inn Dandenong, and Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport, is poised to expand its remarkable portfolio with three additional IHG-branded hotels. These include the soon-to-open Crowne Plaza Carlton in 2024, along with Crowne Plaza Mawson Lakes and Holiday Inn Richmond.

Matt Tripolone, Managing Director for IHG Hotels & Resorts Australasia & Pacific, said, “IHG and Pelligra Group share a remarkable partnership, operating three hotels together with three more in the pipeline. We are delighted that Ross and the Pelligra team envision such a positive outlook for the premium travel segment in Australia, leading them to invest in elevating this asset to the premium sector. This move brings exceptional iterations of the Crowne Plaza brand to Adelaide.”

Ross Pelligra, Chairman of Pelligra Group, said, “We are already so proud to operate three amazing Holiday Inn hotels in Werribee, Dandenong and Melbourne Airport, with Crowne Plaza Carlton poised to open this year. Now we’re excited to be expanding our IHG brand portfolio to include our second Crowne Plaza in Adelaide.”

Bruno Muscatello, Director of ONE7, said, “We are immensely proud to announce the arrival of a globally renowned hotel brand to the vibrant Mawson Lakes precinct, Adelaide. This landmark addition not only signifies a momentous milestone for our company but is also a testament to our commitment to enhance the fabric of this thriving community. Creating a fusion of world-class hospitality with the dynamic energy of Mawson Lakes is set to produce a synergy that will not only elevate the local business and leisure landscape, but also contribute to the flourishing growth of this exceptional precinct.”

The Crowne Plaza brand has enjoyed a renaissance of sorts in Australia over the past few years, with nearly all properties showing off the best of this world-class premium brand. It has included the opening of new properties such as Crowne Plaza Adelaide, Crowne Plaza Hobart, Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour, and Crowne Plaza Burwood, as well as stunning refurbishments of Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach, Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley, and Crowne Plaza Melbourne. Looking ahead, Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton and Crowne Plaza Shell Cove Marina will open in 2024 and Crowne Plaza Geelong in 2026.

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