For the everyday person $10 million would mean never having to work again, travelling continuously or buying 10 dream homes.
For a hotel a $10 million investment brings new amenities, luxuries, rooms and even a brand new pool.
Earlier this year, the Northern Territory’s only five-star CBD property, Hilton Darwin underwent $10 million worth of changes and the results are pretty amazing.
Martin Kendall, Hilton’s NT General Manager said refurbishments ‘set a new standard’ for the city’s upscale hotel market.
“The renovations have introduced a new standard of luxury to Darwin, and coupled with the hotel’s stunning harbour views and ideal CBD location, have further cemented Hilton Darwin’s position as the city’s premier hotel for business and leisure.”
Martin Kendall, Hilton Northern Territory GM
The 18-month long refurbishment officially concluded in April this year, here’s what changed:
Introducing a new Fitness Centre
Health and wellbeing plays a large role in travel these days, especially for business travellers. Meeting this demand, the hotel used some of the millions of dollars to install a new Fitness Centre.
Located adjacent to the outdoor pool on the 10th floor it has weight, cardio equipment and more.
The rooms
All 236 guest rooms, lobby hallways and entertainment areas were upgraded. This meant replacing some carpet, furniture and potentially even new paint on the walls.
Guest rooms and public areas now feature energy efficient lighting as well as light tiling with dark pure wool carpets, solid timber and leather furniture, all new local artworks, muted wallpapers and natural tones for a warm and comfortable ambiance.
Guests can also enjoy the granite vanities and frameless glass screens in the new bathrooms.
Darwin’s only Executive Lounge
Business travellers will feel like royalty in the new ‘Executive Lounge’ – the only room of its kind in Darwin – serving continental breakfast, evening drinks and canapés.
Reopening of the pool
The popular spot also went a few upgrades and was the last location in the property to reopen.