BEST Western International will take over the management of two hotels in Tasmania formerly operated by Accor, and relaunch them as Best Western Hobart and Best Western Plus Launceston.
Both properties bring Best Western’s total number of Tasmanian hotels to seven and are undergoing refurbishments to their facilities.
Rob Anderson, chief executive, Best Western Australasia, observed: “For the year ending March 2013, there were 931,000 visitors to Tasmania, up 10 per cent from 845,800 for the previous year.
“If these numbers are any indication, then people will need more quality hotel options to choose from when travelling around Tasmania.”
He said the 140-room Best Western Hobart’s rooms and meeting spaces were undergoing a soft refurbishment that would be completed in 2H2013, while the 116-key Best Western Plus Launceston would receive new in-room furnishings and amenities.
“Both hotels already have modern amenities and facilities so we will look to mainly improve the current on-site restaurants and dining areas; update the conference facilities and ensure the most up-to-date Wi-Fi services and in-room services are available in both hotels,” explained Anderson.
Best Western Hobart offers eight event spaces, including the 300-pax The Goulburn Room, Embers Restaurant and Embers Cocktail Bar & Lounge.
Located 15 minutes from Launceston Airport, Best Western Plus Launceston features Snappers Restaurant for Tasmanian produce and wine, Tram Bar, two 150-pax conference rooms and five categories of guestrooms.
