IHG Hotels and Resorts’ newest Holiday Inn opened in the heart of Dandenong on 31 May 2023 after hotel owners, Pelligra Group, invested $12 million into the build.
Holiday Inn Dandenong is designed as a place for visitors and locals to conduct business and connect, according to General Manager Scott Schaefer.
“Much like Central Dandenong’s rejuvenation, the Holiday Inn brand is expanding into new destinations with the introduction of ‘next generation’ properties like Holiday Inn Dandenong,” Mr Schaefer said.
“Through our ‘Open Lobby’ design concept, we’re providing an inspired venue where local workers and residents can come in for a coffee, work remotely or relax in a lightfilled space, then meet up for Mediterranean-inspired all-day dining at our Dandelion Lounge & Eatery.”
The McCrae Street property offers 124 brand-new guest rooms in King, Queen and Twin categories and underground parking. Function spaces include a large meeting room that can split into two smaller areas or transform into a ballroom, plus a light-filled boardroom designed for smaller meetings.
Schaefer said engaging with the local community was a priority for the team with plans to grow the hotel’s staff of 28, 90 per cent who are from the local region, to 40 staff soon. Holiday Inn Dandenong has also partnered with social enterprise SisterWorks’ Dandenong Empowerment Hub to employ three migrant women.
“Our team has been working with local business groups who have been incredibly positive about the hotel’s launch, and we’ve recently formed a partnership with Drum Theatre. We’re also offering local craft beers from BoJak Brewery and pastries from Noisette bakery at Dandelion,” Mr Schaefer said.
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