Australia. A multi-million dollar overhaul of the Pullman Reef Hotel Casino has been completed. The renovation project follows the Reef Hotel Casino’s rebranding from a Sofitel to a Pullman hotel in December 2008, providing the 13-year old property with a fresh new identity to kick start 2009. 

The internal upgrade at the Reef Hotel Casino Complex – which houses the 128-room five star Pullman hotel, conference rooms, bars and restaurants – has been two years in the making. Pullman Reef Hotel Casino executive assistant manager Adam Rowbottom said the updated Wharf Street entrance provides a dramatic sense of arrival for guests. “The entrance is modern and more efficient, offering easier access for taxis, limousines and coaches. We had some 11,500 visitors come through on New Year’s Eve, and frequently welcome large groups into the complex, so the entrance really is important.”

The complex offers the boutique-style Reef Casino and $4 million Cairns Rainforest Dome, which provides visitors with the opportunity of seeing Australia’s wildlife in a picturesque setting. There are a variety of restaurant options, including the award winning restaurant ‘Tamarind’, which offers Thai fusion cuisine in a stylish setting. www.pullmanhotels.com