3 March, 2015

Ovolo takes the laneways to the bedroom

Ovolo Laneways have taken a leaf out of Melbourne’s book, and made its new penthouse and terrace suites uber quirky, just like its city.

Inspired by the subcultures, boutiques and creative laneways of Melbourne, the one-off rooms at the property give guests a living space full of art, funky tech features, and a party environment for special occasions.

Led by design company HASSELL, the hotel transformation pays homage to the iconic laneway neighbourhood, from the concierge reception to the moody corridors, local artwork is a key theme.

Ovolo teamed up with local designers and artists, including Loom Rugs, Luke Furniture, Jardan Furniture and Great Dane Furniture to bring colour to the bespoke suites.

Ovolo also commissioned Melbourne artist Brett Coelho to design a signature pendant light to feature in the Penthouse Suite.

Both Penthouse and Terrace Suites include two-bedrooms, en-suite, second bathroom, spacious lounge and dining areas, three flat-screen TVs, state-of-the-art sound systems and private balconies to watch the sunset while enjoying complimentary drinks from the in-suite bar.

Known for their signature all-inclusive service concept, all Ovolo Hotel guests receive free daily replenished in-room bar and snacks, breakfast, happy hour in the Lo Lounge, access to a Nintendo Wii and games, Apple TV and Wi-Fi as a part of their stay.

Ovolo Group’s chief operating officer Dirk Dalichau said the evolving direction of Ovolo Laneways was testament to the Group’s style, evident throughout their collection of lifestyle properties.

“Ovolo Laneways is full of surprises and hidden treasures, just like Melbourne. We worked with HASSELL to capture the city’s rich character and Ovolo Hotels’ heritage through the design of each unique suite,” Dalichau said.

Principal Designer at HASSELL, Susan Standring, said the finished product shows off Ovolo Hotel’s urban lifestyle approach.

“Our vision for the hotel, together with our client, is for it to be an extension of its urban setting, offering guests an immersive experience that is truly reflective of the Melbourne lifestyle,” she said.

The 43-room boutique hotel is situated within the heart of the CBD on Little Bourke Street, and took out the sexy title of Australasia’s Best City Boutique Hotel at the 2014 World Boutique Hotel Awards.

To celebrate the new suites, Ovolo Laneways is offering 25% off when you book a stay between March and July 2015. Suss out the cool deal at their website.

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