CDL to acquire Sofitel Brisbane Central for $159.2 mil
A few of Brisbane’s essential attractions like Eagle Street Pier along with Queen Street Shopping center are also within walking proximity.
The purchase was rendered by the group’s wholly-owned hotel branch Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Limited (M&C) as well as in 50:50 joint venture (JV) with its New Zealand-listed part Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New Zealand Limited on March 22 when it participated in an acquisition sale agreement (PSA) as well as company asset sale deal with Brookfield Asset Management.
From the resort, people will certainly be in a position take in views of Brisbane’s renowned ANZAC Square, the city’s horizon and indeed the Sunshine Coast, that is approximately a hr also a half’s drive off.
“The recommended acquisition observes the group’s access into Brisbane’s accommodation field. Brisbane is amongst the key hospitality markets in Australia that have actually experienced the greatest revenue per average room (RevPAR) rehabilitation in 2022, substantially exceeding pre-pandemic levels,” claims CDL’s executive chairman Kwek Leng Beng.
The five-star high-end Sofitel Brisbane Central features 416 rooms and even suites also is Brisbane’s largest single-branded hotel by area inventory. The 30-storey resort is dwelling to the city’s largest resort event plus meeting amenities with 9 session together with meeting room that can suit approximately 1,100 people.
The acquisition is said to line up with CDL’s diversification method with Australia being one of its essential markets. The group also has several development projects, consisting of Fitzroy and The Marker in Melbourne, and Brickworks Park and Treetops at Kenmore in Brisbane.
City Developments Limited (CDL) has acquired Sofitel Brisbane Central for A$ 177.7 million ($159.2 million) or A$ 427,000 per key. This will certainly be CDL’s third hotels and resort in Australia.
“Brisbane’s pipeline of beyond A$ 20 billion in structure plans will definitely moreover enhance the city’s placement as a world-class sporting, tourism and also business functions destination. With Brisbane being generally the host city for the 2032 Olympic including Paralympic Games and the Rugby World Cup in Australia in 2027 and 2029, the purchase presents a captivating opportunity for the group to expand our exposure in Australia plus boost our recurring income flow. The group continues to be focused on optimizing our accommodation portfolio,” he includes.
Softel Brisbane Central is located in the center of the city’s central business district (CBD) and also takes pleasure in direct accessibility to Brisbane’s Central Station. The hotel’s place additionally provides connectivity to the city’s commercial and retail areas, the Brisbane Airport, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Gold Coast and the other parts of Queensland.
