Ipswich Oktoberfest @ Ipswich 4-7 Oktober 2013

Oktoberfest began in 1810 to celebrate the marriage of the Bavarian royals King Ludwig I and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. Citizens of Munich were invited to join in the festivities and the celebration became an annual event. The city began allowing beer to be served from makeshift stands and by 1896 Oktoberfest had tens of thousands of guests descending upon the event in Munich each year.

It is one of the most famous events in Germany and is the world's largest fair, with more than 6 million people from around the world attending the event every year. Other cities across the world also hold Oktoberfest celebrations, modeled after the original Munich event.

Today, Oktoberfest is the largest, most well known festival in the world and it has finally arrived in Ipswich!
There will be entertainment, music, rides, German dance, drinks and more!

Beer

Beer is a major aspect of Germany's history and culture. Germany is widely recognised as one of the world's greatest beer centres, producing the largest variety of beer styles in the world. Bavaria is Germany's leading beer producing region, and Dortmund, in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen), is Germany's largest beer-producing city (producing over 4 million barrels of beer annually).

Now, you have the facts and you know how awesome German beer is, we want to bring the best selection to you at Ipswich Oktoberfest. After all... Oktoberfest wouldn't be the same without it!

Food

Oktoberfest is not just about the beer, it is also about food! The team will bring you a wide range of German food, including the authentic Ochsenbraterei (Oxgrill) cooked in the traditional way, as well as your favourites like pork knuckle and schnitzel. So there really will be something on our menu for everyone, or if you are anything like us you'll want to try a bit of everything.

Where: Limestone Park (Oval D) Griffith Road, Ipswich
When: From 4th to 7th October 2013

• Friday 4th Oct - 4pm to Midnight
• Saturday 5th Oct - 11am to Midnight
• Sunday 6th Oct - 11am to Midnight
• Monday 7th (Public Holiday) Oct - 11am to 6pm

How To Get There: http://www.ipswichoktoberfest.com.au/info.html#.Ud5KdDtHLE0
Official website: http://www.ipswichoktoberfest.com.au/
Entertainment: http://www.ipswichoktoberfest.com.au/entertainment.html#.Ud5GjztHLE0
Tickets: http://www.ipswichoktoberfest.com.au/tickets.html#.Ud5GmjtHLE0

Coming to Ipswich for Oktoberfest? 
Need hotel accommodation in Ipswich?

Metro Hotels Ipswich International offers a convenient location in Ipswich for Oktoberfest. The hotel is only a 4 minute drive or 16 walk to Limestone Park Griffith Road, Ipswich!

Hotel Features: 

• Free on-site car parking
• 100% non-smoking
• 4 ½ star hotel
• Beautifully decorated with state-of-the-art appliances
• Platform 9" a-la-carte Restaurant/Bar 
• Lift access to all floors from Reception 
• Disabled access and facilities
• Minibar

Hotel Location: 43 South Street (Cnr Foote Lane) Ipswich Qld 4305
Website: Metro Hotels Ipswich International


Hotel room discount package:

Sunday / Monday Madness @ Metro Hotels Ipswich International
Metro Hotel Ipswich International is offering this Sunday / Monday Madness accommodation package for $110.00 including:

• One Nights accommodation
• Late check-out of 1.00 pm
• Free Internet
• Details and To Book: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/241

Metro Hotel Ipswich International ~ Hot Air Ballooning Deluxe Package

Metro Hotel Ipswich International is offering this Hot Air Ballooning deluxe package with Floating Images for 2 adults:

• One nights Accommodation twin share in a Deluxe Room at the 4½ star Metro Hotel Ipswich International.
• Dinner for two (main meal and coffee) at Platform 9 Restaurant.
• Experience South East Qld's only City & Country Balloon Flight with Floating Images, followed by a Restaurant Champagne Breakfast & commemorative flight certificate
• Optional complimentary balloon flight transfers

Prices available on request - please contact the hotel on:

• Phone: +61 7 38128077
• Or email ipswich@metrohg.com  

Remember this great activity is only 30 minutes from Brisbane CBD! 

• Location of hotel: 43 South Street (Cnr Foote Lane) Ipswich Qld 4305
• Terms & Conditions: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/75

Metro Hotels Packages with FREE Internet / Wifi

These fantastic Metro Hotel deals all have one thing in common: Free Internet

We understand that in today's connected world, having access to the net is important. These accommodation packages throughout Australia all include internet access.
Whether you are staying for leisure or business, you know you will always be connected at our hotels and apartments.

Melbourne VIC

Metro Apartments on Bank Place is offering this Autumn Package for $160.00* per night staying in a one bedroom apartment including:

• Free Internet
• Midday Check-out
• Bottle of Wine on arrival

Book here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/264

Metro Apartments on Bank Place is offering this Corporate Package (Single occupancy) for $165.00* per night including:

• One Bedroom Apartment for One occupant* 
• Free Internet
• A bottle of wine on arrival.
• Late check-out of 11 AM

Book here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/118

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Brisbane QLD

Metro Hotel Tower Mill is offering this Winter Warmer Weekend in the City Special for $123.00* per night staying in an executive double room including:

• 2 full hot buffet breakfasts 
• Free car parking 
• Free wireless Internet 
• Late check out till 12 noon

Book here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/309

Metro Hotel Ipswich International is offering this great Bed and Breakfast package of $149.00 per couple per night including:

• One night’s accommodation in a Superior Queen Room
• Hot chocolate welcome pack
• Breakfast
• Free Internet
• Car Parking
• $30 voucher when two people dine in the restaurant and order a two-course meal. 

Book here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/312

Metro Hotel Ipswich International is offering this Sunday / Monday Madness accommodation package for $110.00 including:

• One Nights accommodation
• Late check-out of 1.00 pm
• Free Internet 

Book here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/241

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Sydney NSW

Metro Hotel Miranda is offering this Baby It's Cold Outside package staying in a Standard Balcony Queen or Twin Room for $105.00* per night including: 

• Hot chocolate and Raisin toast 
• Free internet 
• Free car parking 
• Late checkout of 11AM

Book here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/308

Metro Hotel Miranda is offering Balcony Queen Room 3 Night Mid Week Special for $120.00* per night including:

• Accommodation for two staying in a Balcony Queen Room
• Bottle of Wine upon arrival
• Chocolates on arrival
• Free Internet 

Book here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/259

Metro Hotel on Pitt is offering this Winter Sydney CBD Getaway for $134.00 per room per night including:

• Free wireless internet
• A bottle of wine on arrival
• Late check out of 12 noon
• Staying in a Standard\Single\double\twin room*

Book here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/306

Metro Hotel Sydney Central is offering this Weekday Bundle Package from $99.00 per night (maximum 2 people per package) including; 

• One nights accommodation in a Superior Room
• Daily Free Wi Fi
• A big bottle of wine on arrival 

Book here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/280

Metro Hotel Sydney Central is offering this Winter Sydney - Great Saver package for $129.00 per room per night including: 

• Free wireless internet 
• Free Breakfast for 2 adult 
• Free bottle of wine on arrival 
• Free late check out by 12 noon (Subject to availability).

Book here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/307

Metro Apartments on King - Book this Corporate Special from $165.00 per night staying in a fabulously located one bedroom apartment featuring a fully equipped kitchen including:

• Free WiFi  

Book here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/20

Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour - Stay at Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour on a weekday for just $180.00* per night including:

• Free WiFi  

Book here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/21

Aspire Hotel Sydney Ultimo For just $169.00* per night, Aspire Hotel Sydney is offering this Expo Package including:

• Accommodation in a Superior room
• Buffet breakfast
• Free wireless internet
• Free car parking - One bay per room with unlimited entry and exit
• Exhibitor Survival Pack containing two bottles of water, one sandwich or ham croissant, one piece of fruit and one muesli bar).

Book here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/271

Aspire Hotel Sydney Ultimo is offering this Deluxe package for our Best Available Rate + $40 including:

• Staying in a deluxe room
• On-Site overnight parking
• In-room wireless internet
• Daily breakfast

Book here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/64

Metro Hotels Winter Accommodation Specials

Now that Winter is upon us, Metro Hotels would like to welcome their guests for a nation-wide Winter warm up!

Below are some accommodation specials around Australia that may interest you for the chilly months ahead.

Melbourne VIC

Metro Apartments on Bank Place is offering this winter warmer accommodation special for $175.00* staying in a one bedroom apartment including: 

• Free unlimited wireless Internet 
• Bottle of wine on arrival 
• Late check-out of 11am
• Continental boxed breakfast for two

Book here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/303

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Brisbane QLD

Metro Hotel Tower Mill is offering this winter warmer hotel special for $123.00* per night staying in an executive double room including:

• 2 full hot buffet breakfasts 
• Free car parking 
• Free wireless Internet 
• Late check out till 12 noon

Book here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/309

Metro Hotel and Apartments Gladstone is offering this winter special for only $150.00* per night with: 

• Late checkout of 12.00 noon available on Saturday & Sunday

Book here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/310

Metro Hotel Ipswich International is offering this warm up in Ipswich hotel special for $149.00* per night staying in a Superior Queen including:

• Hot chocolate welcome pack 
• Breakfast 
• Free Internet 
• Free Parking 
• $30.00 voucher when 2 people dine in the Restaurant for a two course meal 

Book here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/311

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Perth WA

Metro Hotel Perth is offering this winter weekender hotel package for $299.00 per night staying in an executive room including: 

• Late Check out
• Breakfast for two
• Sparkling wine on arrival
• Chocolates on arrival
• $10.00 Coles voucher per stay 

Offer is valid Friday, Saturday and Sunday only.

Book here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/304

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Sydney NSW

Metro Hotel Miranda is offering this Baby It's Cold Outside hotel package for $105.00* per night staying in a standard balcony queen OR twin room including:

• Hot chocolate and Raisin toast 
• Free internet 
• Free car parking 
• Late checkout of 11AM

Book here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/308

Metro Hotel on Pitt is offering this Winter Sydney CBD getaway hotel special for $134.00 per room per night including:

• Free wireless internet
• A bottle of wine on arrival
• Late check out of 12 noon
• Staying in a Standard\Single\double\twin room (Subject to availability)

Book here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/306

Metro Hotel Sydney Central is offering this Winter great saver hotel package for $129.00 per room per night including: 

• Free wireless internet 
• Free Breakfast for 2 adult 
• Free bottle of wine on arrival 
• Free late check out by 12 noon (Subject to availability)

Book here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/307

Metro Apartments on King is offering this Winter warmer special including:

• Free Sparkling wine
• Chocolates

At $179.00 Sunday-Thursday, $279.00 Friday-Saturday (minimum 2 night stay).

Book here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/167

Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour is offering this Winter warmer accommodation special staying in an executive apartment including: 

• Free Sparkling Wine 
• Free Chocolates
• Late checkout of 12 noon

$229.00* Sunday-Thursday, $349.00* Friday-Saturday (*minimum two night stay).

Book here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/298

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Strawberries & Wine "Romantic Weekend Package" @ Metro Hotel Ipswich International

Metro Hotel Ipswich International is offering this Romantic Weekend Package for $266.00 per night including: 

• Two course evening meal with a complimentary glass of wine in Platform 9 Restaurant 
• Sparkling Wine and Strawberries on arrival 
• Breakfast for two 
• Late check out

To Book: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/277

Location: 43 South Street (Cnr Foote Lane) Ipswich Qld 4305

Phone: 1800 066 499 or +61 7 38128077

Metro Hotel Ipswich International is a Hotel Accommodation provider located right in the heart of the Ipswich CBD, next door to the Ipswich Civic Hall and only 40km from the Brisbane CBD allowing easy travel to and from Brisbane City itself by train or bus.

4 1/2 star, six storey property overlooking one of the pristine parklands that Ipswich is proud to boast, offering 97 Accommodation Rooms, consisting of 11 One Bedroom Apartments, 2 Executive Spa Suites, 68 Superior Rooms and 16 Deluxe Rooms. 7 first class Wedding & Conference Rooms and an unforgettable gourmet dining experience at our "Platform 9" a-la-carte Restaurant & Lounge Bar.

Our Hotel group is renowned for quality and friendly personalised service ensuring your stay with us will be enjoyable, relaxing and stress-free.

Metro Hotel Ipswich International ~ Romantic Weekend Package

Whether you are after a relaxing weekend away or looking for something romantic to do with your significant other, have a look at this romantic accommodation package at Metro Hotel Ipswich International.

Metro Hotel Ipswich International is offering this Romantic Weekend Package for $266.00 per night including: 

• Two course evening meal with a complimentary glass of wine in Platform 9 Restaurant 
• Sparkling Wine and Strawberries on arrival 
• Breakfast for two 
• Late check out

Location: 43 South Street (Cnr Foote Lane) Ipswich Qld 4305

Book here: http://www.metrohotels.com.au/special/277

Phone: +61 7 38128077

Be as Mad as a Hatter and Come to My Party

DID SOMEONE SAY FUN: Metro Hotel Ipswich International functions co-ordinator Kimberley Gent will be hosting a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party to raise money for cancer research.

Metro Hotel Ipswich International hopes Ipswich residents will slide down the rabbit hole into Wonderland this week when they host a Mad Hatter's Tea Party to raise funds for cancer research.

The hotel is participating in Australia's Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday for the Cancer Council.

Metro Hotel Ipswich International general manager Ted Matthews said the tea party was the perfect opportunity for residents and their families to come together for a good cause.

"We regularly host events for causes that we believe in, and this is one of the best and most accessible events on the annual calendar," he said.

Places are limited. RSVP to Metro Hotel Ipswich International on 3812 8077.

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