Property Portfolio Analysis of Novotel and Ibis Hotel Sydney

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Hotel and accommodation management

Hotel and accommodation management 1
Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................2
Property portfolio analysis of Novotel Sydney Central and Ibis Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour..........2
Conclusion.............................................................................................................................................5
References.............................................................................................................................................6

Hotel and accommodation management 2
Introduction
This report includes the individual property portfolio analysis to understand the role of
operations and control in the hotel management. The two Accor hotel group brands Novotel
and Ibis are given in detail to compare and identify factors which can influence the operations
in the hotels.
Property portfolio analysis of Novotel Sydney Central and Ibis Hotel Sydney Darling
Harbour
Novotel Sydney Central is located at a perfect location which is within the walking distance
of Darling Harbour in Sydney’s bustling CBD. It is a 4.5-star hotel including 255 guest
rooms. It is a brand of Accor hotel group. The hotel is designed for business and holiday
travellers.
Hotel Ibis Sydney Darling Harbour is a brand of Accor hotel group and located at the heart of
the city. It is one of the 3.5-star hotels of the Sydney. Ibis is known for it’s quality and value
for money. It offers a restaurant, bar and rooms with great views of the city. The hotel
charges affordable rates and provides friendly services. Both Novotel Sydney and Ibis Hotel
Sydney are situated adjacent to each other. The differences given below are critically
examined in both the hotels:
 Provided facilities: The guests are offered a wide range of services and facilities at the
Novotel hotel comprising 24Hour reception and room service, a rooftop terrace,
laundry facilities, central parking, and pool. There are some other facilities which are
provided by the hotel such as concierge services, daily housekeeping and heated
rooftop pool and spa. The balance fitness facility provided by the hotel includes yoga,
walking and jogging maps. The healthy meal choices are provided by the hotel along
with a pillow menu (Bolfing & Cadotte, 2015). Whereas the rooms at Ibis Sydney
darling harbour features LCD TV, AC, dryer and tea/coffee maker. There is a facility
of express check-in provided by the hotel. The high internet access is available to the
guests. The front desk provides 24-hour support to the tourists by helping with tours,
tickets, luggage and securing valuables (Booking.com, 2018). The additional facilities
include terrace and ATM (Rocha & Fink, 2017).