Flexible Construction Approach Delivers Premium Accommodation & Hospitality Destination

With a mix of premium accommodation and hospitality facilities, Marion Hotel is the new jewel in the crown of the Hurley Group. The new five level accommodation tower features 50 guest suites – 36 standards, 4 disability compliant and 10 deluxe. Further to this, the $15 million dollar redevelopment features new service areas including a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen, lift lobby, gaming facility, office and reception, plus a Garden Bar extension, expansion of the existing drive-through, redeveloped customer areas and the refurbishment of the Marion Road frontage.

The Hurley Group engaged Sarah Constructions with the confidence that Sarah could deliver the project while maintaining hotel operations, limiting the potential for lost revenue; handover needed to be achieved on-time as the hotel had already secured future bookings for shortly after project completion. Sarah developed a unique five stage construction program to maximise the hotels operational facilities and allow the business to continue to function effectively throughout the duration of the works.

Sarah’s flexible, collaborative approach facilitated the expert program staging required; the team ensured they understood the hotel’s operational requirements, with regular clear communication with stakeholders allowing Marion Hotel’s business to continue as usual. Catering to diners, corporate and functions customers as well as visitors requiring accommodation, the upgraded hotel is now a contemporary, premium hospitality destination with luxury styling and atmosphere.

Awards

  • High Commendation 2020 AIB Professional Excellence in Building Awards Commercial Construction $1 Million - $25 Million (SA Chapter)
  • 2020 AHA/SA Hotel Industry Awards for Excellence - Best Overall Hotel in South Australia
  • 2020 AHA/SA Hotel Industry Awards for Excellence - Best Outdoor or Non-Enclosed Facility, Best Gaming Venue – Metropolitan Best Redeveloped Hotel – Metropolitan Employee Excellence in Service – General Division
  • 2020 AHA/SA Hotel Industry Awards for Excellence - Best Gaming Venue – Metropolitan
  • 2020 AHA/SA Hotel Industry Awards for Excellence - Best Redeveloped Hotel – Metropolitan Employee Excellence in Service – General Division
  • 2020 AHA/SA Hotel Industry Awards for Excellence - Employee Excellence in Service – General Division

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