Press Kit
Introduction Discover Australia s newest and coolest accommodation in Western Sydney. Innovative technology and edgy design, Atura Blacktown is set to be the talk of Sydney s West. Located in Western Sydney, Atura Blacktown represents a new take on travel options that is high on connectivity and low on guest maintenance, offering a dynamic space that guests can make their own during their stay. It provides travellers a unique high value experience with an emphasis on connectivity and community, combining complimentary wifi with high energy public spaces the Roadhouse Bar & Grill, a free business centre of Apple imacs, games and relaxation living zones, a little shop of Grab & Go treats and hip outdoor courtyard pool area with bar and seating.
Rooms Modern, connected and inspired, Atura Blacktown boasts 122 urban, industrial and artinspired rooms. Each comes complete with ensuite, king bed and extra sofa bed (perfect to view the free-to-air digital channels and Foxtel), desk and 42 inch flat screen TV. Guests can stay connected to the world outside Atura with complimentary Wi-Fi connectivity, free in-room movies and a telephone voice mail service, and start the day bright thanks to the in-room Coffee Pod Machine and ensuite with luxury amenities from New York-based natural skin and bodycare brand (MALIN+GOETZ). Add to this individually controlled air-con, a mini bar of fun snacks and a broad range of drinks, plus a kitchenette with microwave, sink, fridge, and cooking and dining utensils, and you have a one-stopshop of convenient hotel living.
Refresh We know that travelling means guests want enjoyable food and drink options, at good prices, leaving you feeling comforted and satisfied. With a bar right in the heart of the hotel s lobby, it is the perfect place to settle in for the evening. ROADHOUSE BAR AND GRILL The restaurant extends to a hip outdoor courtyard with a view over the pool, and features a full service bar with a tasty cocktail list, an extensive collection of beers and all your favourite spirits on hand. Fresh tunes set the scene, with a great vibe creating a fun environment. Guests can start with Southern Fried chicken lollipops, followed by a succulent grain-fed steak teamed with a crisp craft beer, topped off with a cheeky ice cream sundae. The perfect meal for a weary traveller. GRAB AND GO PANTRY Perfect for the guest on the go, this little shop of treats is a walk-through galley right next to the hotel reception. Drinks, ready-made meals (that you can heat up in your kitchenette), snacks, things you forgot sunscreen, toothbrushes and band aids, deli wraps and baguettes, and other bits and pieces are all on offer to set you up for the night.
Meetings & celebrations Our modern hotel is mirrored in the meetings and events spaces. The perfect place to meet and mingle, our rooms come with all the modern necessities for a meeting that will both impress and deliver on the needs of your business CONFERENCE & EVENT SPACES Located on the ground floor, there are five meeting & event rooms - the perfect place to meet, mingle & celebrate weddings, birthdays and any special event - with natural light and catering for 5 to 150 guests. Flexible function rooms with AV equipment. Creative menu options for breakfast events, working lunches, private dinners and social occasions. Complimentary Wi-Fi access in all function rooms WEDDINGS AND CELEBRATIONS For those planning a wedding or special event, Atura sets the scene for a great night with wonderful food and drinks. The fun staff and creative events spaces are a perfect backdrop for special occasions. Teaming this with menu options that are geared to satisfy a broad range of tastes, Atura is the easy and exciting choice. With friendly and professional staff taking all the guess work out the planning process, guests are free to focus on enjoying themselves.
Collaborators The management and creative heads of Atura and Atura Blacktown bring with them a rich and varied history in hotel design, management and community projects. DAVID SEARGEANT Managing Director David Seargeant is Managing Director of ATURA. David has over 30 years experience in the hospitality and leisure industries and served as Managing Director of Rydges Hotels group from 1988 to 2002. Chairman of the National Accommodation Council and Australian Hotels Association, Seargeant has had a lifetime career in hotels having been general manager of 16 different hotel properties. Seargeant is also the Group Managing Director of Amalgamated Holdings Limited, the owners of QT Hotels and Rydges. NIC GRAHAM Designer & Stylist Nic Graham has made a name for himself after delivering the vibrant and transcendent interiors of QT Gold Coast and QT Sydney. More recently he has transformed QT Falls Creek into the perfect Après-ski resort. Graham has been running his own studio in Sydney with a small team and has worked in all of the traditional design categories including architecture, furniture and product design, and interiors.
Collaborators ANNA ROBERTS Stylist Anna Roberts has over 14 years experience in design and styling both in Australia and internationally. After completing her studies in Melbourne, Roberts left to explore Europe and Asia, seeking inspiration and spent nearly a decade in the United Kingdom refining her opulent style. Responsible for the styling of each individual guest room at QT Falls Creek, Roberts sources the most unique elements and artefacts to give the guest rooms exclusivity and a definitive guest experience. Her keen eye for detail and authentic design execution stems from Robert s experience in the United Kingdom working alongside notable designer Priscilla Conran designing and styling for Carluccio s. Since returning home to Australia, Roberts has completed numerous design and interior styling projects along with lecturing at RMIT University.
Location Located in Western Sydney with easy access off the M4 motorway, ATURA Blacktown is close to a large number of Business Park precincts, adjacent to the new and exciting Sydney Wet and Wild Water Park (opening December 2013), Eastern Creek Raceway, Blacktown International Sportspark and only 10 minutes from Parramatta. Also next door is the newly refurbished Skyline Drive In (previously the Blacktown Twin Drive In) the only drive-in cinema in Sydney - and the historic Royal Cricketers Arms Hotel. First licensed in 1880, this charming roadside inn is still catering for the local business and residents from the surrounding areas of Blacktown, Prospect, Eastern Creek, Rooty Hill, Seven Hills, Wetherill Park and Horsley Park. The new Atura Blacktown is also ideally located as a midway point from Sydney s CBD for trips to the majestic Blue Mountains, which are only 50 minutes away.
Contact Us ATURA Blacktown 32 Cricketers Arms Road Prospect NSW 2148 Australia +61 2 94210000 www.aturablacktown.com.au Media Contact Stephen Howard Group PR & Promotions Manager, AHL +61 2 8262 000 +61 409 840 238 stephen_howard@ahl.com.au Bria Lamberton Atura PR & Promotions Executive +61 447 901 497 bria_lamberton@ahl.com.au