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Southern Ocean Lodge, Australia
Baillie Lodges flagship property Southern Ocean Lodge has reopened on the south coast of South Australia’s Kangaroo Island.
The property features 23 luxurious suites along the coastline boasting uninterrupted views of the Southern Ocean and rolling coastal wilderness. All guest suites feature private decks, an EcoSmart fireplace and sink-in bathtub. The new Ocean Pavilion offers a single four-bedroom owner’s residence or two separate two-bedroom suites, suitable for families and friends travelling together.
Facilities include a wet-edge pool, hot and cold plunge pools, spa, sauna, and gym.
The Tokyo Edition, Ginza, Japan
The Tokyo Edition, Ginza is situated in the heart of one of Tokyo’s most desirable destinations, with the shopping and entertainment district, as well as several Michelin-listed restaurants in Japan, all just outside the hotel.
Its 86 guestrooms comprise 10 spacious suites with separate living areas, entry-level rooms, and The Penthouse Suite that has an open-plan living room, dining area, and a fully equipped pantry kitchen.
The boutique hotel also has facilities such as a gym, lobby bar, rooftop bar, and brasserie.
Veriu Collingwood, Australia
Located in the Collingwood Arts Precinct in Melbourne’s inner city is the new 95-key Veriu Collingwood, an apartment hotel accommodation.
The property offers suite accommodation that includes kitchen facilities, in-room laundry facilities, balconies (in most) and fast Internet connectivity. There is also a rooftop pool and bar which boasts incredible views across the city, conference and meeting facilities, secure parking, restaurant, and gym.
Just a short walk from the hotel is the vibrant Smith Street, home to some of the city’s most popular restaurants, coffee, bars and vintage stores. Guests will also find it easy to get to Melbourne’s CBD and attractions like the Melbourne Museum, the Royal Exhibition Building and the Melbourne Cricket Ground via the bus services and train lines nearby.
Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park, Malaysia
Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park is a 180-room urban oasis overlooking Bukit Nanas and flanked by KL Forest Eco Park.
It features a restaurant serving up local cuisine as well as a steakhouse. There is also a fitness centre, outdoor pool, lobby library, and event venues.
Many of the items in the guestrooms will also be available for purchase, including hand-woven baskets, which will be sold in support of the Penan community, a nomadic indigenous people from East Malaysia.
