A Northern Territory Sweet Spot
After a layover in Brisbane I arrived in Darwin in the middle of a very hot afternoon, which is not unusual in Australia’s northern most capital city. A few days later both Queensland and the Northern Territory were hit by a rare occurrence – twin cyclones – I’d dodged not one but two bullets when travelling between the two regions.
I was visiting Darwin to join Great Southern Rail’s Ghan train trip to Adelaide in South Australia, and after a long journey from New Zealand, I was in need of a couple of days restful sleep and the Hilton Hotel Darwin seemed like an ideal choice.
In April 2014, the Hilton Darwin completed its five million dollar major renovation project. The renovation encompassed a complete redesign of the Executive Rooms, a revitalisation of the guest room bathrooms and entranceways, as well as the introduction of a ‘state of the art’ Fitness Centre.
Overlooking picturesque Darwin Harbour, Hilton Darwin offers 236 modern guest rooms, five flexible meeting rooms, a high-end seafood restaurant (Mitchell’s Bar & Grill) and Darwin’s only Executive Lounge. Ideally located in the heart of the CBD, this stylish hotel is within walking distance of all major corporate offices and government buildings, the Darwin Convention Centre, and great shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities.
In 2014, Martin Kendall, Area General Manager, Northern Territory, remarked, “This was an exciting year for us as we welcomed this substantial investment in the hotel. Our Executive Rooms and Suites have played host to famous presidents and politicians and have also been the choice for visitors and locals alike looking for something special. This refurbishment will be a fantastic boost to our existing offering and considerably enhance the guest experience and add another level of sophistication to the Darwin market.”
Minister for Tourism at the time, Matt Conlan, said, “The multi-million dollar investment by the Hilton Darwin was a great vote of confidence in the Territory’s tourism industry. The Territory Government is committed to growing our tourism industry and the Hilton brand is highly regarded