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construction began to transform the
silo barrels into a state-of-the-art
contemporary hotel.
The redeveloped site is now a ten-
level hotel featuring 108 guest rooms,
3 LAUNCESTON’S Grain of the Silos, and an integrated
including 52 inside the barrels of
the former silos. The building also
features a restaurant and bar called
lobby and reception space.
Amenities at Peppers Silo Hotel
include a fully equipped gym, a
relaxing day spa, child-minding
facilities, a hairdressing salon, a
function centre, private dining rooms
NEW PEPPERS
with views overlooking the water all
SILO HOTEL
the way to Cataract Gorge.
WELCOMES ITS employ Canine Ambassador Archie and the restaurant and cocktail bar
who resides at the hotel and helps
FIRST GUESTS the concierge with daily tasks such As well as offering all-day in-room
dining, Grain of the Silos is open to the
4
as greeting guests and delivering the
Launceston’s new Peppers Silo Hotel is now morning newspapers. public for breakfast, lunch and dinner
and features a range of enticing meal
open – complete with an in-house canine guest Originally erected in 1960, the Kings options focused on local Tasmanian
greeter, Archie the black labrador. Peppers Silo Wharf grain silos were left unused produce and support for local farmers
has worked closely with Guide Dogs Tasmania to for decades until two years ago when and growers.

QT MELBOURNE
SCOOPS TOP
RESTAURANT
AWARD
QT Melbourne’s restaurant is officially one of the
best places to eat in town. The hotel’s signature
restaurant, Pascale Bar & Grill, has been awarded
Deluxe Restaurant of the Year 2018, recognising its
commitment to delivering the highest level of service.
The award follows the appointment of Executive
Chef Andy Harmer and a new culinary direction for
the property’s signature bar and grill. After making a
significant impact on Melbourne’s food scene, Andy
brings his individual touch to QT Melbourne dining,
reflecting the essence of QT Hotels & Resorts as it
continually challenges the status quo with landmark
drinking and dining destinations.
Located right in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD with
a striking façade designed by architect Angelo
Candalepas, QT Melbourne boasts an alluring Cake
Shop on its entry level; its signature restaurant Pascale QT Melbourne won the award for Pascale
Bar & Grill; Tanto, a high-end Japanese knife store, and Bar & Grill at the Tourism Accommodation
the Rooftop at QT overlooking Melbourne’s city skyline. Australia (VIC) Awards for Excellence.

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