Element debuts in Melbourne

ELEMENT

by Westin, part of Marriott International Inc, has opened Element Melbourne Richmond Hotel in Melbourne, Australia.

Owned and developed by TRC (Aust) Pty Ltd (TRCA), the hotel marks the debut of the Element brand in Australia.

TRCA had entered into a 12-year operating service agreement with Starwood Australia in 2017 to manage the 4Ω-star property.

Starwood Australia is an affiliate of Marriott International, the world largest hotel chain operator that bought over Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc in September 2016 for US$13 billion (RM53.78 billion).

TRCA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TRC Synergy Bhd, which has business exposure in property development in Malaysia and Australia, as well as hospitality business in Australia.

The inauguration of Element reflects TRC Synergy’s strategic role in creating sustainable tourism asset and lifestyle communities in Melbourne’s vibrant hospitality sector to complement the group’s existing footprint in property development and home-builder businesses throughout Victoria.

Element Melbourne Richmond Hotel has 168 rooms featuring Westin Heavenly Beds for guest comfort.

It sits within the Botanicca Corporate Park, a 5ha estate nestled next to the Yarra River.

Designed by award-winning Melbourne architect Rothelowman, a curved facade reflects the winding Yarra River, while tones inspired by the Australian flora sit throughout all interior spaces.

Other exceptional facilities at the hotel include an exquisite ballroom for corporate and private functions, high-end dining options that provide food connoisseurs with unparalleled culinary experiences, as well as a range of Marriott’s exclusive signature hospitality offerings that give visitors an unforgettable experience.

The hotel also has strong focus on sustainability with some of the features include energysaving LED lighting, CO2 sensors monitoring air quality and water-savings taps.

It also aims to appeal to millennial travellers with a 24-hour gym, free bike hire as well as pet beds, toys and even a dog-friendly minibar for those wanting to bring in their pets.