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| Metropolis AVANI Residences, Auckland, New Zealand |
Bangkok, THAILAND -- AVANI
Hotels & Resorts, currently with a portfolio of 18 hotels and resorts in 12
countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and Europe, has
announced the acquisition of the Metro
Suites business in Auckland, New Zealand.
In a deal worth over NZD
11 million, the Metro Suites business currently operates in the luxury
40-storey tower and will be transformed through a major room refurbishment
programme. Upon completion in October 2017, the property will be rebranded as
Metropolis AVANI Residences, signalling the AVANI brand’s debut in New Zealand.
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| Alejandro Bernabe |
Alejandro Bernabe, Group Director AVANI Hotels & Resorts, said, “We are delighted to
reach agreement with the Metropolis body corporate to secure this hotel
business in the very strong Auckland hotel market, as well as launch our AVANI
brand into New Zealand.
“Metro Suites presented
itself as a compelling acquisition opportunity to expand our foothold within
the Asia Pacific region, and we look forward to introducing the AVANI brand
into this market later this year following a significant refurbishment
programme.”
Located in Auckland on New
Zealand’s North Island, the 370-key property was built in 1999 at a reported
NZD 180 million and occupies a prime CBD position in the ‘City of Sales’ – the
country’s largest and most populated city.
Auckland is renowned as
New Zealand’s leading urban hub, while still retaining the splendor of the
country’s remarkable natural landscape, fusing scenic harbours, breathtaking
volcanic cones and lush rainforest.
The soon-to-be Metropolis
AVANI Residences is within easy walking distance to the vibrant waterfront
precinct and positioned in close proximity to some of Auckland’s most popular
cafes, eateries and entertainment venues, including Vector Arena and Sky Tower.
Launched in 2011, AVANI
offers all the details that matter, blending genuine hospitality and modern
lifestyle features with a passion for design.
Each of the property’s one
and two bedroom apartments will be transformed as part of the revitalisation
programme. Rooms will feature spacious living and dining areas, well-equipped
kitchens and laundry facilities, and will offer stunning views over the city
skyline, harbour and beyond. Leisure facilities include a 22-metre heated
swimming pool, indoor and outdoor spas, a sauna, gymnasium with male and female
facilities, and steam room.
AVANI Hotels & Resorts
is part of Minor Hotels which already has a presence in New Zealand through the
Oaks Hotels & Resorts brand where it currently operates two resorts in
Queenstown.
For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please
contact:
Hwee Peng Yeo
Vice President
Glodow Nead Communications
San Francisco • New York •
Singapore • Shanghai
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