HILTON SYDNEY’S NEW LOOK

HILTON Sydney this week unveiled a multi-million dollar refurbishment of its conference and meeting venues, hosting more than 300 corporate guests and industry identities at a showcase dinner.

The hotel’s three levels of event spaces have been given a new look by specialist interior designer Joseph Pang, including new soft furnishings, panelling and artworks by 11 different Australian artists.

Facilities include new registration areas, specially designed carpets and the latest AV equipment and technology, with capacity for events of between 10 and 3,000 people.

The upgrade represents the biggest change to Hilton Sydney’s events facilities since the hotel’s re-opening in 2005.

“I think a renovation is always important to stay on top of the market,” said the hotel’s general manager Ronald van Weezel.

“And to remain great – to be a surprising hotel where guests leave with a wow feeling and book again and again with us.”

Mon’s dinner involved performances by Opera Australia soprano Julia Lea Goodwin and tenor Simon Kim, along with a four-course dinner showcasing elements of new banquet menus created by executive chef Kruno Velican.

The event was hosted by singer and actor Rob Mills and included pre-dinner cocktails mixed by the team from Hilton Sydney’s Zeta Bar.

Pictured right are Hilton Sydney general manager Ronald van Weezel and exec chef Kruno Velican at Mon’s event.