Pilbara – realestatesource https://www.realestatesource.com.au Commercial and residential property news Fri, 30 Jun 2017 00:24:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://www.realestatesource.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/rsfav-100x100.png Pilbara – realestatesource https://www.realestatesource.com.au 32 32 Hilton to Build 8-Level, Upmarket Hotel in the Pilbara https://www.realestatesource.com.au/hilton-to-build-8-level-upmarket-hotel-in-the-pilbara/ Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:00:54 +0000 http://realestatesource.com.au/wordpress/hilton-to-build-8-level-upmarket-hotel-in-the-pilbara.html RESIDENTS won’t have to put up with “sub-standard” accommodation around the Pilbara, in Western Australia, with the international Hilton Hotel announcing plans for a $65 million upmarket hotel in central Karratha.

The first Double Tree by Hilton Hotel will include 144 suites, 20 own-your-own apartments, bar, restaurant, fitness centre, pool and car parking.

The proposed eight level building (artist impression, below), in Karratha’s central commercial area will also include three function rooms.

“Today’s announcement is yet another example about how, not the government but the private sector, is embracing the opportunities of the Pilbara,” said minister for regional development and lands, Brendon Grylls.
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“This is another big step change in the type of product that we are delivering, it’s another clear message tothe state and the nation about where WA and the Pilbara region is heading.

“You can’t not be the resource powerhouse of almost the world and not have the community follow suit,” he said.

Hilton spokesman told perthnow.com.au he is confident the property will quickly become the leading full service hotel in the Karratha area.

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