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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Metro Hotel Ipswich International Creates Better Access For All Guests - Metro Hotels

Metro Hotel Ipswich International was named 2012 Inclusive Community Champion in the Best Tourism Award category by Spinal Injuries Association for ensuring inclusivity and access for all people.  

The Hotel was one of six Ipswich ‘champions’ recognised for creating a world of better access for all, not just in relation to disability and wheelchair access, but by ensuring everyone, from mothers with prams to elderly with medical conditions, has access to participate socially and economically.

Metro Hotel Ipswich International’s General Manager, Ted Matthews, said he and his staff were delighted to receive this Award.

“We are committed to ensuring our property gives equal access to all our guests, including the elderly and people with a disability, both in and around the hotel,” Mr Matthews said.

Metro Hotel Ipswich International offers lift access to all floors from the car park, with clearly marked disabled parking.  There are a number of rooms on each floor with disabled access and facilities, including wheelchair accessible bathrooms with open shower areas.

The showers are fitted with handrails, shower bars, moveable shower head and shower seats. Toilets are wheelchair accessible, and fitted with grip bars.

Entrance of Metro Hotel Ipswich International

On the ground floor, there is flat access to Platform 9 restaurant and lounge bar, function rooms and terrace, and to a disabled toilet.

People with disabilities and special needs should contact the hotel direct on (07) 3812 8077 before arrival for further information or to make the hotel aware of any special requirements.

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Chefs To Help Tackle Obesity with Good Fork Week

Metro Hotel Ipswich International has joined other Chefs and foodservice operators across the country in the fight against obesity. By taking part in the inaugural Good Fork Week, where participating chefs have been asked to tweak menu items and deliver more nutritious options for diners.


The campaign, which is leveraging off October as National Health Awareness Month, and will run from 2 to 28 October.
Good Fork Week's launch follows the results of Unilever Food Solutions' World Menu Report 3, which looks at eating-out-of-home trends and found that 64 per cent of Australians eat out at least once a week and only half look for or choose a healthier option, despite 66 per cent saying they prefer healthier options.
David Manz Head Chef at the Metro Hotel Ipswich International has made so changes to the lunch time menu to include some healthy choices . One of David’s 'hero dish' menus can be found on the Unilever Food Solutions website
If you're interested in taking part or would like to learn more about the campaign, head to www.goodforkweek.com.au

Monday, October 1, 2012

Metro Hotel Ipswich International the Place To Be On Melbourne Cup Day


Metro Hotel Ipswich International will once again host its popular Melbourne Cup Luncheon, so it’s time to spruce up your favourite hat, get out your best dress and dust off your stilettos.

The 2012 Melbourne Cup runners will bound out of their starting gates at 3pm on Tuesday 6 November  – the moment when every true blue Aussie will be fixed to a screen watching  as some of the world’s finest horse flesh competes to win the country’s most coveted racing title. And you can be part of the action, watching it all on a super-sized screen along with a host of other party-goers at Metro Hotel Ipswich International.

Celebrations will commence at 12 noon and continue until the conclusion of the race, shortly after 3pm. For the price of $75 per person, guests will enjoy a 4-course lunch, a selection of beverages (including beer, house wine and soft drink), Sweepstakes, raffles, lucky door prizes, a fashion parade and, of course, prizes for the best hat and best dressed guest.

There will also be a prize for the best dressed stiletto heel, with guests invited to be creative and decorate one stiletto for the chance to win one of three prizes from Obsession Shoes.  Stilettos will need to be dropped off at the hotel two weeks prior, and you must be attending the Luncheon to enter the competition.

The Melbourne Cup Luncheon is being held in support of the Ipswich Hospital Foundation (Sunshine Circle Appeal).

Hotel General Manager Ted Matthews said the Melbourne Cup provides a wonderful opportunity to organise a group of friends or work colleagues, to dress up and to celebrate a fabulous occasion, while also helping to raise money for a worthy local cause.

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Melbourne Cup Luncheon - Metro Hotel Ipswich International

 

Melbourne Cup Menu—4 Course Alternate Drop

Starter 

Amuse Bouche
Prawn in Brick, Citrus Jellies, Marie Rose Sauce

Entrée 

Mango Bruschetta, Buffalo Mozzarella, Fig Vincotto.
Duck and Pork Terrine, Sesame Wafer, Hazelnut Salad

Mains 

Honey Soy Beef Kebabs, Rice Pilaf, w/ Roast Capsicum Rita
In House Poached Salmon, Nicoise Style Salad

Desserts 

Selection of Petite Fours
Plus a selection of beverages for your table (House wine, local beer and soft drink) Cash Bar Available

Enjoy the race on the big screen

* Sweepstakes, & Raffles
*Best Dressed & Best Hat competition
*Best Decorated Stiletto (1st, 2nd,3rd prizes donated by Obsession Shoes )
*Fashion Parade by Everybody - Riverlinks


Tuesday 6th November

Melbourne Cup Luncheon
 
12.00pm – 3.00pm
 
Our theme this year is Stiletto heels
Decorate one stiletto and bring it along to go in the competition
 
1st 2nd 3rd prizes from Obsession Shoes .
 
Let your imagination go wild , be creative it could reflect your personality or maybe your job .
 
Drop them off to the hotel 2 weeks before the event , make sure your name is on the base of the shoe . 
You must be attending the Melbourne Cup Function to enter the competition.
 
We will post the photos on facebook and have a peoples choice competition and also be displaying them in the hotel (Metro Hotel Ipswich International and local shop windows
 

  • Best Hat on the day
  • Best Dressed
  • Fashion Parade


Metro Hotel Ipswich International
43 South Street . Ipswich QLD

Monday, September 10, 2012

Metro Hotel Ipswich International Christmas Social Party Postcard

Metro Hotel Ipswich International Christmas Social Party Postcard


Enjoy a Stopover in Ipswich – Queensland’s Best Kept Secret - Metro Hotels


With summer just months away, thousands of NSW residents are planning to enjoy a truly Australian summer holiday on the iconic beaches of the Queensland coast.


Yet when planning their trip, only a few regular travellers along this route are likely to know to stop off in what is Queensland’s best kept secret – the provincial city of Ipswich.


Located just 30 minutes from Brisbane, Ipswich is Queensland’s oldest provincial city and the perfect place to break your journey.


This wonderfully historic city offers visitors plenty to see and do, be it exploring some of the country’s finest examples of domestic architecture with houses dating back to the 1800s, wandering through the award-winning Workshops Rail Museum (the birthplace of Queensland Rail), visiting the Ipswich Art Gallery, and visiting more than 500 parks, wineries, cafes and restaurants.

Ipswich is also known for its local art and craft cottage industries, with art galleries, markets and craft and antique stores centrally located as well as being scattered in the many beautiful townships that dot the surrounding countryside.

And when in Ipswich, Metro Hotel Ipswich International is the perfect place to stay. Rated four and half stars, the Metro Hotel Ipswich International is boutique in size but equipped with all the facilities of a much larger hotel.

This seven-storey hotel is overlooks pristine parklands, offering 97 rooms including nine one-bedroom Serviced Apartments, two Executive Spa Suites and 68 Superior Rooms and 16 Deluxe Rooms.

Continue Reading this Metro Hotels Press Release

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Star Chef To Tantalise At The Ekka


BRILLIANT Ipswich chef David Manz will share his refreshing brand of cooking with Ekka-goers today.

Manz, head chef at Platform 9 Restaurant and Lounge Bar in the Metro Hotel Ipswich International, will demonstrate how to cook a mouth-watering burger at midday.

Aspiring cooks can learn the secrets to making the perfect burger.

Manz said he was looking forward to putting a fresh twist on an Ekka-season favourite.
"I decided to cook a dish in keeping with the Ekka theme, and also to bring a professional edge to a dish that can be cooked at home," he said.

"This burger's a bit different because it's Asian-inspired."

Manz said spices such as cardamom and cumin, combined with gourmet beef, made the dish a treat for tastebuds.

"The mince is made from eye fillet, and there's lettuce, tomato and bacon on the bun," he said.
Manz said today's demonstration would be his first.

"It's exciting, I've worked hard since I start my apprenticeship at 21 so it's great to be invited to do this nine years on," Manz said.

His experience includes working at Brisbane's Ecco Bistro, and a year at Platform 9.

Manz completed his apprenticeship in Ipswich and was happy to have returned.

"My future goal is to own and run my own restaurant, and I'd like to do it locally," he added.

Celebrity chef Dominique Rizzo will host Manz's demo, as well as others at the show.

GOURMET STYLE
  • Manz will prepare a beef burger on a sourdough bun with sweet lychee chilli sauce, hand-cut chips and lime and ginger aioli.
  • He said fresh ingredients, including meat minced at home and mixed with duck fat, made for a great burger.

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Metro Hotel Ipswich International - A Summary of 72 Guest Reviews

A summary of 72 guest reviews of Metro Hotel Ipswich International

  • Approval Out of 16 reviews of the staff, 16 said they were kind and polite
  • Approval 11 guests reviewed the hotel's location, 11 said it was conveniently located
  • Approval Six guests mentioned the room cleanliness in a review, six felt they were very clean
  • Approval We found four reviews that recommend eating at the restaurant, only one said to avoid it
  • Approval Out of six reviews of the beds, five said they were comfortable
  • Approval Two guests reviewed the bar, two felt it had a great atmosphere and selection
Results from these 72 Guests Who left Feedback: 
  • Good, 7.9  
  • Excellent service
  • Great location
  • Clean rooms

Metro Hotel Ipswich International - A Summary of 72 Guest Reviews

A summary of 72 guest reviews of Metro Hotel Ipswich International
  • Approval Out of 16 reviews of the staff, 16 said they were kind and polite
  • Approval 11 guests reviewed the hotel's location, 11 said it was conveniently located
  • Approval Six guests mentioned the room cleanliness in a review, six felt they were very clean
  • Approval We found four reviews that recommend eating at the restaurant, only one said to avoid it
  • Approval Out of six reviews of the beds, five said they were comfortable
  • Approval Two guests reviewed the bar, two felt it had a great atmosphere and selection
Results from these 72 Guests Who left Feedback: 
  • Good, 7.9  
  • Excellent service
  • Great location
  • Clean rooms

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Pisasale is Realistic on G-20 Meet (Ipswich to Host Pre-G20 Meeting)


MAYORS around Queensland are vying for the chance to host a major pre-G-20 Summit meeting in their city, but Ipswich's Paul Pisasale is playing it cool.

"We're talking about a very important meeting of leaders, and the cheapest and safest option would be Ipswich," Cr Pisasale said.

Cr Pisasale said he hoped the city would be considered alongside regional centres such as Townsville and Cairns as a possible site for the G-20 Finance Meeting in 2014.

"Our Safe City cameras would keep the finance ministers safe, and we've got the RAAF Base here, too."

"I believe we have the infrastructure; the ministers could use the plane and helicopter facilities at Amberley," he said.

"It's not a tourism thing, the city would have to be placed on red alert and we would keep the ministers completely safe.

"It's not our decision to make, but I'm happy to put up my hand."

Metro Hotel Ipswich International manager Ted Matthews said hosting the meeting in Ipswich would only add to the benefit of the summit.

"We're already very excited, and we certainly would see Ipswich benefiting from the summit," Mr Matthews said.

"I don't know that we have the infrastructure to host the pre-meeting, but I would like to see this hotel used as a base for a delegation or even a media group.

"The NBN should be up and running by then, so we could act as a great hub.

"We already have a close relationship with Brisbane Marketing, and we've already started looking to talk to people."

G-20 SUMMITS
  • The G-20 a group of 19 countries and the European Union.
  • It is aimed at "promoting international economic co-operation", the Australian Government states.
  • Leaders, finance ministers and reserve banks from countries including China, Russia, the US, UK and India will attend.
  • Australia will host the ninth annual G-20 Summit in 2014.
  • Russia will host the 2013 Summit.

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Camp Quality Ipswich to Newcastle Fundraiser Ride


This year 30 special riders are going to bush bike ride 1000 Kms from Ipswich to Newcastle in an endeavour to raise enough funds to be able to send the Camp Quality kids to their week long Junior and Senior Camps at the end of this year. These Camps are an amazing, fun filled, action packed journey of distraction from cancer where kids can just be kids, even if just for a while.

Of course there are lots of “easier” ways of raising the money for this, but the riders really wanted to do something that would encourage people to stop and think. As Volunteers, Mums and Dads and Friends of Camp Quality they see first hand how brave our special kids are and how they look every challenge they are faced with straight in the eye and keep on pushing on. For this reason, they wanted to do something very challenging and so eventuated the “Sylvania Camp Quality 1000 K’s 4 Kids”.

The Riders and their Support Crew are a powerful team of dedicated and caring people ready to help us achieve our dream. Together they are “the ordinary doing the extraordinary” for a courageous group of kids. The Ride will start in Ipswich on Friday, 7th September and finish in Newcastle on Sunday, 16th September. Over 100 Kms will be ridden each day and lots of Schools will be visited along the way so that the kids all get to learn what Camp Quality is all about and why we are doing the ride.

The Camp Quality Puppets will also be accompanying us along the Ride so they can educate the kids on Camp Quality and bring some fun and giggles along with them. All the Riders are working extremely hard getting sponsors and running fundraiser's as we all work together to try and reach our goal of raising $150,000.00. We will be hosting a Breakfast ( sausage sizzle and hot coffee) on forecourt on Friday 7th September starting from 7am - till their departure at 8.45 am all monies to be donate to Camp Quality .

Hopefully we will be entertained by the Camp Quality puppeteers . We are looking for the support of the local bike riding community to cheer them on plus if you can find your way to donate a prize/ gift for thier raffle to drawn on their arrival in newcastle. If you can assist in any way it would be much appreciated, this is too be a yearly event for a very good cause.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Celebrate ‘Christmas in July’ at Metro Hotel Ipswich International


Guests can enjoy a full Christmas dinner including soup, sliced breast of roasted turkey and baked ham served with a medley of roasted vegetables finished in a cranberry jus, or oven roasted porkloin served with cinnamon glazed apples and walnut salad. Follow this with either the traditional European plum pudding with warm brandy anglaise and vanilla icecream, strawberry and shaved chocolate trifle or the more local Christmas favourite – pavlova with fresh Queensland fruit and raspberry coulis.

Naturally, all tables will be decorated to reflect the Christmas spirit complete with bon bons, Christmas carol music and festive decorations. Freshly brewed tea and coffee, served with chocolates, will complete the Christmas feast.

This Yuletide feast is available in two different packages, $55 for two courses or $65 for three courses. Those wishing to truly enjoy the spirit of Christmas, can stay the night in a twin share room and enjoy a complimentary breakfast in the morning.

The accommodation package is just $143 per person for the two course meal and accommodation or $153 for the three course meal and accommodation.

Rated four and a half stars, Metro Hotel Ipswich International has 97 rooms and seven function rooms.

Its team of chefs will ensure Christmas in July will be a celebration to remember so put together a table of friends and contact the hotel directly on (07) 3812 8077 to book your place at this wonderful Yuletide event.

View the Metro Hotel Ipswich International Christmas in July Flyer

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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Christmas in July at Metro Hotel Ipswich International



Select 2 options for each course - served alternate drop

$55.00 – 2 Course Menu                     $65.00 – 3 Course Menu

Entrees
Soup of the Day
Skewer Medleys served on a tossed garden salad
Five herb salad with croutons roasted baby beetroots and fennel
Mains
Sliced Turkey Breast presented on an assortment of roasted root vegetables and cranberry jus
Oven Roasted pork loin served with cinnamon glazed apples and walnut salad
Maple Infused ham off the bone served on a nicoise style salad dressed in balsamic vinegar & extra virgin olive oil
Desserts
Traditional plum pudding & warm brandy sauce analgise
Individual Pavlova served with Chantilly cream, fresh fruit and raspberry coulis
Strawberry and shaved chocolate trifle e
Vegetarian and Fish options are available on request for dietary needs
Christmas get togethers give companies a way of celebrating a year of success or getting everyone ready to make the next year a success.
So if you are the person who ends up with the short straw as the party organiser for the Christmas Party, we can make your job a lot easier

Metro Hotel Ipswich International
Platform 9 Restaurant & Lounge Bar
43 South Street  Ipswich QLD 4305

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Mother's Day Brunch at Platform 9, Metro Hotel Ipswich International

This Mother's Day, spoil mum with a Mother's Day Brunch at Metro Hotel Ipswich International's Platform 9.


Wednesday, April 25, 2012

This Mother's Day at Metro Hotel Ipswich International, You will be spoiled for choice!


 

This Mother's Day at Metro Hotel Ipswich International, You will be spoiled for choice!

Wedding Expo - Ipswich Sunday 29th April

At Metro Hotel Ipswich International we understand the significance of such an occasion.
Taking your dreams and turning them into a reality.

A personal Wedding Planner helps take the hassle out of planning your perfect day and replaces it with suprise and excitement!


Wedding Expo - Ipswich Sunday 29th April

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Plan your perfect wedding at the 2012 Wedding Expo Ipswich - Metro Hotel Ipswich International

Has he popped the question? Are you dreaming of the perfect wedding? If you are a bride-to-be or just planning how your perfect wedding would be, then the 2012 Wedding Expo is an event you can’t afford to miss.



Metro Hotel Ipswich International is hosting the 2012 Wedding Expo on Sunday 29 April from 11.00am until 3.00 pm.  Future brides will find everything they need to create a once-in-a-lifetime wedding experience.

The Wedding Expo will feature a fashion parade by the House of Amy, florists, photographers, cake decorators, wedding stationers, music and entertainment specialists, hair and make-up stylists, celebrants and more, providing the perfect opportunity for couples to speak directly with the experts, either to discuss their own ideas for their wedding or to find out what the experts recommend.


Plan your perfect wedding at the 2012 Wedding Expo Ipswich - Metro Hotel Ipswich International

Monday, April 16, 2012

Wedding Expo on 29 April at Metro Hotel Ipswich International

At the Metro Hotel Ipswich International, we understand the significance of such an occasion.... We want to take your dreams and turn them into a reality.

Join us for our Wedding Expo on 29 April and meet with one of our personal Wedding planners. Let them take the hassle out of planning your perfect day and replace it with surprise and excitement
We still have a few spaces left for any businesses wanting to exhibit...

When: Sunday, 29 April 2012 at 10:00 until 15:00


Where:


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Wedding Expo on 29 April at Metro Hotel Ipswich International

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Metro Hotel Ipswich International Golf Package

Metro Hotel Ipswich International is offering this Golf Package for $366.00 (for two) including:
  • One nights’ accommodation,
  • Breakfast for two
  • Round of golf for two people at Brookwater golf course (this Greg Norman-designed course has ranked Queensland's best)
  • Bottle of wine on arrival
  • Gift voucher for Sang Day Spa 

Book this Stay Metro Hotel Ipswich International Golf Package
 
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Terms and Conditions:
  • Subject to availability
  • Please be advised that we must be notified of cancellations at least 24 hours prior to arrival, charge of one full night's tariff.
  • Valid to 31st May 2012

Monday, April 9, 2012

Metro Hotel Ipswich International For Your Next Small Meeting



Not all meetings involve 50 or more people.

Metro Hotel Ipswich International offers an excellent Boardroom for small meetings of up to 14 people. Ideal for annual general meetings, board meetings and company planning sessions the Metro Hotels Boardroom is proving to be extremely popular.

According to the Hotel's Guest Relations Manager, Fran Edney, the boardroom is heavily booked by both local businesses and also community and not-for-profit organizations.

"Many organizations are looking for a quality venue in which to conduct these very important meetings." explains Ms Edney. "In fact, annual general meetings and board meetings are becoming a very big source of business for the hotel." she said.

To book the Boardroom or one of the other function venues at Metro Hotel Ipswich International contact the hotel directly on (07) 3812 8077 or email ipswich@metrohg.com