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7 DAY SUPER SALE FOR $129
After such an overwhelming response from our last Super Sale in 2009, we're pleased to announce the chance for you to snap up rooms this winter for just $129!
All you need do is purchase a voucher for a room at any Heritage Hotel or CityLife Hotel by March 15th and pay just $129 per night, except Heritage Rotorua for just $109 and Carrington Resort for $258! And you can do this all online!
If you're looking to get away this winter you won't find a better special on superior accommodation than this! All you need do is purchase a voucher between Tuesday March 9th and Monday March 15th, which you can then use on any weekend or school holiday you want until October 10th (conditions apply).
Book your stay or purchase your voucher online through our website now. Or you can phone us on 0800 368 888 or click here to email.
WELCOME BACK!
Start the new year the right way with suite upgrades, parking, internet and more!
When you’re travelling around the country this summer you can pay just a little more for a lot of extras at participating Heritage and CityLife Hotels. If you add an extra $50 (incl. GST per day) to your normal room night stay you’ll receive:
• an upgrade to the next room type
• an overnight car park
• breakfast for one
• two drink vouchers and
• a 30 minute internet session in our lobby or business centre
Total value up to $110 (incl. GST)!
Bookings can be made online by adding on this great deal, or phoning 0800 368 888 and quoting WELCOME BACK.
Valid 18 January - 31 March 2010 at Heritage Auckland, CityLife Auckland, Heritage Rotorua, CityLife Wellington and Heritage Christchurch. Upgrade subject to availability at time of booking. Breakfast is in the hotel restaurant only. Internet usage to a maximum of 10MB daily.
BEEF AND LAMB HALLMARK OF EXCELLENCE
The Carrington Resort restaurant has achieved the 2010 New Zealand Beef and Lamb Hallmark of Excellence. These awards recognise the highest quality in preparation and presentation of beef and lamb main courses.
The char-grilled fillet of beef with rick Karikari red wine jus dish was judged “a highly enjoyable and successful meal” and praised for its “appealing presentation” and “enjoyable flavour combinations”.
The roast rack of lamb with jus and mint oil dish was also praised as “scrumptious”, with the lamb “perfectly tender and juicy”.
You can enjoy these dishes yourself by making a reservation at the Carrington Resort restaurant on (09) 408 7222.
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CARRINGTON RESORT APPOINTS NEW CHEF
Demian Dunlop has been appointed the new chef at Carrington Resort A Heritage Hotel, responsible for Carrington Resort’s fine dining restaurant and the Karikari Estate Winery restaurant. He will also oversee all conference and wedding catering activity on the resort.
Demian has been a chef for the last 16 years in various capacities, most recently for four years building the cuisine style at the Remarkables Lodge.
He has worked in a range of restaurants in his career, both for hotels and lodges and was in the region before as the original sous chef at Kauri Cliffs. He also ran the kitchen at Brooklands Country Estate for two years.
In addition, he has been involved with the Southland Branch of New Zealand Chefs Association judging and competing in the Southern Lights Regional Salon, and has taught modules at the Queenstown Resort College for their Hospitality Diploma.
CARRINGTON RESORT FIVE STAR RATED
Qualmark, the independent hospitality rating organisation, has awarded Carrington Resort A Heritage Hotel a five star rating.
Set on the spectacular Karikari Peninsula on a 3000 acre estate with four kilometres of secluded white sand coastline and 900 hundred acres of regenerating wet land, the resort has plenty to explore whilst enjoying the delights of the Far North.
Activities on site include two tennis courts, a petanque court, an infinity swimming pool, heated spa pool, billiard room and library, all free for guest use. Also available is wine tasting at New Zealand’s northern most vineyard, and a championship standard 18 hole golf course.
HOBSON STREET WING REFURBISHMENT
Heritage Auckland’s historic Hobson Street wing has completed a revamp, beginning with the foyer which includes a brand new décor with the replacement of carpeting, lounge furniture and lighting.
A stylish new design coupled with specially commissioned furniture, created by award winning architects and design consultants HBO+EMTB of Auckland, offer the perfect venue for corporate travellers to conduct their business with pleasure.
In addition to the new lobby look there is a new café bar open day and night with a redefined premium range of food and beverage items on offer.
After the lobby refurbishment, improvements will be made in the hotel’s Hectors Restaurant as well as a floor by floor upgrade of Hobson Street accommodation over the following months.
HECTORS RESTAURANT WINS CULINARY AWARDS
Four members of the Heritage Auckland culinary team took part in the Katrina Gordon cooking competitions to great success.
Federico Giro won gold in the Kiwi classic with a modern touch live cooking, with Krupal Hebaikar winning silver. Jenny Kang also won gold in the Florentines Patisserie cold dessert competition, taking away the people's choice award on the day too. Congratulations also to Swairy Hewamanna who also entered the category, winning a certificate.
CITYLIFE AUCKLAND COMPLETES TOP TO TOE REFURBISHMENT
CityLife Auckland has just completed a comprehensive refurbishment of its 253 rooms including its well appointed one, two and three bedroom suites, four director suites and its rooftop penthouse suite.
The refurbishment included repainting of all rooms, new lighting, drapes, upholstery, artwork, bedding, plus new 32 inch LCD televisions and DVD players in each guest room.
Of particular note are the hotel's director and penthouse suites on the upper floors of the hotel commanding outstanding views of the city, harbour and nearby parks.
The three bedroom corner director suites are ideal for VIP guests with an entourage, whilst the three bedroom penthouse is one of the most dramatic in Auckland, with an extensive contemporary New Zealand art collection throughout its two stories, making it memorable for an exclusive function or a special occasion stay.
The penthouse has a chef’s kitchen suitable for private functions for up to 50 people, plus three bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms and a sumptuous mezzanine master bedroom overlooking the harbour.
HERITAGE ROTOTUA SECURES ENVIRO GOLD
Heritage Rotorua has just been accredited Enviro Gold for sustainability by Qualmark New Zealand.
“Achieving Enviro Gold underpins Heritage Rotorua’s commitment to being a responsible tourism business, and complements our work in the Rotorua Tourism Sustainable Business Charter and our current Green Globe programme," says Heritage Rotorua General Manager Marcus Keenan.
APT PREMIER SERIES AWARD FOR HERITAGE ROTORUA
The Qualmark rated four star Heritage Rotorua has recently been awarded the AP Touring Group ‘Premier Series Hotel Award’.
Heritage Rotorua was voted as the 2008-2009 premier series award winner in surveys conducted by AP Touring Groups passengers, managers & drivers, staff & management. APT group is the number one tour operator in Australia and New Zealand, operating exceptional touring and cruising operations worldwide.
CITYLIFE WELLINGTON FOUR-STAR PLUS QUALMARK RATED
CityLife Wellington A Heritage Hotel has been awarded a four star-plus rating by Qualmark New Zealand, the independent accommodation rating organisation for the New Zealand hospitality industry.
The Qualmark inspection noted CityLife Wellington’s excellent customer service and rated its cleanliness at 100%. The hotel also scored well for its spacious sized suites, convenient in-room kitchen and laundry facilities, pleasant decor and comfortable bedding, whilst the Living Room buffet breakfast was commended for its range and quality.
RUTHERFORD HOTEL NELSON ACHIEVES FOUR-STAR PLUS QUALMARK RATING
Rutherford Hotel Nelson A Heritage Hotel has just been awarded a four star-plus rating by Qualmark New Zealand, the independent accommodation rating organisation for the New Zealand hospitality industry.
The Qualmark inspector scored the Rutherford’s reservations systems, cleanliness and comfortable bedding at 100%. The hotel also scored well for its recent refurbishment programme which replaced all standard room types with modern executive rooms.
Also mentioned was the hotel’s exterior improvements including new paintwork and pleasant landscaping, lifting the profile of the property.
“We are delighted with the new upgraded star rating for Rutherford Hotel Nelson A Heritage Hotel. The hotel’s completed refurbishment programme we believe has contributed to this success and makes the hotel a great asset for business and leisure visitors to Nelson,” says Jeff Shearer, Chief Development Officer, Heritage Hotel Management.
NOTHING STANDARD ABOUT RUTHERFORD HOTEL NELSON
The Qualmark four-star rated Rutherford Hotel Nelson A Heritage Hotel has recently retired the last of its standard rooms with the completion of its top to toe renovation of the hotel. The last standard rooms have now been converted into executive rooms offering pleasant modern design, extra comfort and enjoyment for the guest.
Situated in the heart of Nelson’s CBD on Cathedral Square, the hotel has 113 well appointed rooms, including the newly refurbished executive rooms and two distinctive dining experiences not to be missed.
Oceano seafood restaurant offers delicious fresh local produce complemented by a wide selection of lamb and beef dishes. Also recommended is award winning Miyazu Japanese restaurant where guests can enjoy the flamboyance of the teppan yaki table.
If all the delectable in-house dining tests the waistline, guests can have a workout in the hotel’s well equipped health club followed by a relaxing sauna.
ROOM REFURBISHMENTS WELL UNDERWAY IN HANMER SPRINGS
Heritage Hanmer Springs is continuing a thorough refurbishment of all guest rooms. To date, all the hotels' spacious 3-bedroom Villas have benefited from new flatscreen televisions, DVD players, stylish leather couches, curtains and bedspreads.
The Garden Rooms are in the process of undergoing a similar transformation, with new flatscreen televisions and DVD players plus repainting throughout, due for completion at the end of March.
The hotel's Superior and Deluxe Rooms will also enjoy a similar makeover, with the entire property expected to be complete by the end of June.
In addition, mouth-watering new seasonal menus have been unveiled in the on-site Isobel's Restaurant.
Experience the beauty of Hanmer Springs yourself by phoning (03) 315 0060 or click here to email.
VOTE FOR US IN THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS
Heritage Christchurch has been nominated in the Corporate Events Guide's People's Choice Awards for 2010. The hotel has been nominated in the Best Nationwide Hotels category.
Last year’s winners were decided by the votes of more than 13,000 people connected to the conference and events industry in New Zealand. To vote for Heritage Christchurch online please click here.
FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS POETRY COMPETITION
Calling all poets! Heritage Christchurch, in association with the Festival of Flowers, is holding a poetry competition.
Poems can be up to 30 lines in any style from sentimental to quirky, set around the 2010 Festival of Flowers theme ‘The Tree of Life.' Entries should be emailed to summerpoets@gmail.com by 24 February.
Prior to the supreme winner being announced, finalists can read their works out at the prize giving soiree at the Heritage Christchurch in Cathedral Square on 2 March.
The Festival of Flowers celebrates its 21st year this year and runs between19 February - 14 March. Full details of the competition and the floral extravaganza of events planned, can be found on www.festivalofflowers.co.nz.
HERITAGE CHRISTCHURCH HEALTH CLUB AWARD WIN
Heritage Christchurch's on-site health club in the OGB wing has just won the prestigious award for best health club in the South Island for the fourth consecutive year.
The health club includes a lap pool, jacuzzi and sauna in the complex, plus well equipped gym with access to personal training programmes by arrangement.
The health club was announced winner at the annual NZ Fitness Life Awards held in Auckland in the Fitness centre of the year South Island under 1000 members category.
Spring is the perfect time to get fit again, so phone 03 377-2122 for more information on the health club.
BREAKFAST AT HERITAGE QUEENSTOWN
Heritage Queenstown has been host to not one but two Breakfast shows recently. To kick off the winter festival, Heritage Queenstown hosted TV One’s Breakfast show weather presenter, Tamati Coffey, to the hotel for a live broadcast from one of the hotel’s lake view villas on the morning of the 23rd of June.
The zero Celsius conditions didn’t dampen the spirits of the local industry as they joined in the fun and hammed it up in and outside the villa for the live to air broadcast. Heritage Hotel Management’s Managing Director, Mr Jeffrey Tang, even did a star turn on the show.
Heritage Queenstown was also fortunate to host the Australian TODAY breakfast show, who broadcast live from the town on 29th and 30th June, through an important market initiative organised by Tourism New Zealand.
ICON CONFERENCE CENTRE WINS DESIGN AWARD
Heritage Queenstown’s Icon Conference Centre has won the Southern Architecture Award in Commercial Design presented by the New Zealand Institute of Architects Inc.
The Institute’s judges in presenting the award to the venue’s architects, Warren and Mahoney, complimented the Icon Conference Centre’s well integrated placement between the hotel’s existing hotel wings and its ‘meticulous’ detailing.
The Heritage Queenstown two-storey state of the art conference centre, opened in May 2008, is built on the lakeside of the hotel and enjoys expansive uninterrupted mountain and lake views.
“The success of the project lies in the very flexible uses the spaces afford, both indoor and outdoor. Conference delegates will be tempted out onto decks to enjoy the scenery and most chefs would die for the full commercial kitchen,” said the judges of the award.
The Heritage Queenstown Icon Conference Centre architects, Warren and Mahoney, celebrated their 50th birthday recently, and are a leading practice in environmentally sustainable design, consistently producing high quality, award-winning buildings.
For information on a conference at Heritage Queenstown call 03 442 4563 or email rachelb@heritagehotels.co.nz.