A new hotel destination in St Kilda

If Kings Cross/Potts Point is your "go to" zone in Sydney and you like to stay in Fortitude Valley when in Brisbane then St Kilda might be your preferred place to lay your head in Melbourne.

Accor has announced a new chapter for the Saint Kilda Beach Hotel in the edgy beach suburb, which is currently undergoing a revamp led by owner ERDI, ahead of its reopening as Novotel St Kilda in October.

The transformation will see 80 re-designed guest rooms debut, "featuring a contemporary coastal palette to create calming spaces that support restorative sleep and everyday balance".

The hotel will feature a new conference and events facility for up to 140 guests, alongside a co-working space. Aa reimagined internal garden atrium will introduce natural light.

A new culinary destination, Urban Kitchen & Bar - St Kilda, is currently in development. The venue will seat up to 120 guests and include several private dining spaces.

ERDI has committed financial support to several local charities, including Sacred Heart Mission, The Mirabel Foundation, and St Kilda Mums.

“The transformation of this landmark property into Novotel St Kilda reflects the continued strength of Accor's network across the Pacific and our confidence in the Melbourne market,” said Adrian Williams, Chief Operating Officer of Accor in the Pacific region.

“Novotel is a globally recognised brand that continues to evolve in step with the needs of today's travellers."

Novotel St Kilda has an opening offer from $299 per night. To book, visit novotelstkilda.com.au

Western Sydney: all grown up with its party pants on

 It is Western Sydney - but utterly unlike the Western Sydney of the past. 

There's a new landmark in town after the recent opening of  Cabravale Club Resort. 

The destination comes with its own hotel and is being promoted as "Australia's first integrated Club Resort".

The venue is the result of a multi-year transformation that has reimagined the century-old Cabravale Diggers Club. 

“This opening is more than a milestone - it's a moment of pride for Western Sydney," said CEO Boris Belevski. 

"Cabravale Club Resort represents a new era for our community: a place where people can stay, play and celebrate, right here in the west. We're showcasing what this region is capable of - ambition, energy and heart - and setting a new benchmark for hospitality in Australia.”

Club president Walter Robinson OAM said the opening represented both reflection and renewal.

“Our founders were 20 returned servicemen who built this club on values of service, courage and community," he said. " Those values remain at the heart of Cabravale Club Resort. We've honoured our past while building a future that the whole of Western Sydney can be proud of.”

Located in the heart of Cabramatta, the venue boasts Novotel Sydney Cabramatta - a  140-room hotel with a pool, gym and event facilities.

Dining options include including Magma by Dany Karam, Bistro 1925, District 8, Horizon Asian dining and Poppy Café.

Cabravale Event & Conference Centre is one of Western Sydney's largest event and convention centres, with a 600-seat convention centre also scheduled to open.

Further developments are also planned, including additional restaurants and a new café. 

See www.cabravale.com.