Left to right, Crown Metropol Melbourne’s General Manager, Harley Moraitis, Cecilie Algie, Administration Manager, Crown Metropol Melbourne and Stirling Mortlock AM, former professional rugby player.

For the second consecutive year, Crown Metropol Melbourne has been presented with the HostPLUS Award for Luxury Accommodation at the annual RACV Victorian Tourism Awards.

This prestigious accolade was presented to Crown Metropol Melbourne’s general manager, Harley Moraitis by newly retired rugby player, Stirling Mortlock AM at Monday night’s award ceremony held at Crown Melbourne’s Palladium ballroom.

As a Victorian award winner, Crown Metropol Melbourne will represent Victoria at the Qantas 2012 Australian Tourism Awards being held in Hobart on 15 February 2013.

Since officially opening in May 2010, Crown Metropol Melbourne has hosted over 750 000 guests, has garnered wide acclaim for the hotel’s stunning day spa, Isika, signature restaurant, Mr Hive Kitchen & Bar and has hosted numerous high profile events at “28”, the exclusive sky lounge.

In addition, the hotel has hosted 180 events and over 25 000 conference delegates in 2012 alone.

“The dedicated team at Crown Metropol Melbourne is truly honoured to receive this recognition. We’re very proud of our achievement and are thrilled to be part of the state of Victoria’s dynamic and evolving tourism industry,” commented Crown Metropol Melbourne’s general manager, Harley Moraitis.