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[October 13, 2009]

Quality Hotels Batman's Hill Is Recession Proof In These Tough Times

Australia, October 13th 2009 Quality Hotels Batman's Hill on Collins Melbourne, Australia's premier tourist hotel is still away from the worst recession hit.

Australia's accommodation industry is affected by recession, all the industry leaders were badly beaten by the recession and recovery is not near according to some industry experts. Many are saying the market is already in the early stages of a rebound, but some are still unsure.

"We've gone past the bottom and are on the way up", said analyst Dean Dransfield.

"The bottom has been reached", declared David Perry chief executive of Melbourne's Hotel Windsor. Mr. McGrath said Accor had noticed definite signs of improvement during August. "We are down about 8.5 per cent for the year, which i think in the circumstances is pretty good.”There's no doubt about it, there is positive movement." Yann Duroselle, executive general manager of the Quality Hotel Batmans Hill on Collins, said the additional supply was having a big impact. He said the market was being driven by discounting from newcomers such Hilton Melbourne South Wharf, while inbound business had also been hit. However, Mr. Duroselle said he refuses to discount.

"This is the strategies we have taken for the past three crises." he said, adding that business was 3 per cent ahead of budget as a result, despite shedding occupancy and market share. This is the reason they are stable in these tough situations.

Quality Hotel Batman's Hill offers a wide selection of accommodation & restaurants in Melbourne, Mermaid Waters on the Gold Coast and Gateway (News - Alert) in Devonport, Tasmania. Quality Hotel Batman's Hill on Collins is located in the heart of Melbourne. Their excellent location, opposite Southern Cross Station, is within a short walk to the Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex, Southgate, Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre, Docklands restaurants and Etihad Stadium.

Quality Hotel Batman's Hill on Collins consists of 5 floors 6 lifts, and 85 Standard Rooms, 60 Club Rooms and 45 Apartments with all modern conveniences. The modern room fittings include: Remote Control Colour TV, Video on demand, Direct dial ISD/STD phone with personal voicemail, Internet Broadband, Reverse cycle air conditioning, Bar Fridge, Voltage 240/100v, etc. The Spencer Room and Collins Room may be joined for larger events. Their Founders Restaurant also has a private dining room available for functions. For hot deals, reservations and online enquiry please visit the website.

About Quality Hotel Batman's Hill: Quality Hotel Batman's Hill is a perfect place to reside in the city of Melbourne, Quality Hotel Batman's Hill On Collins offers excellent services and convenient facilities for a relaxing stay. The well equipped meeting rooms available at the hotel are perfect for corporate meetings, cocktail parties, banquet dinners, and training sessions.

Contact Information: 623 Collins Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia Phone: (61 3) 9614 6344 Fax: (61 3) 9614 1189 Email: res@batmanshill.com.au

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