Cairns City Hotels accommodation: Shangri-La Hotel Cairns
Pierpoint Road, Cairns, QLD
The Shangri La Hotel Cairns, situated harbourside on the Trinity Inlet and Marlin Marina, is one of Cairns’ most distinguished hotels offering business travellers, frequent travellers, couples, groups and families immaculate five star services like only an internationally acclaimed hotel can. The Shangri La Hotel has recently undergone an extensive $35 million dollar redevelopment which received The Best Redevelopment Accommodation/ Resort Award from The Queensland Hotel Association in 2006. Offering a variety of rooms with contemporary designs, some of Cairns’ finest alfresco restaurants and bars, its own shopping mall and a location right beside Cairns Reef Terminal; Shangri La Hotel Cairns has much more to offer than just style and sophistication.
Surrounding the Shangri La Hotel Cairns are the shimmering waters of Cairns’ Trinity Inlet. Watch as million dollar yachts and white boats, Great Barrier Reef catamarans and graceful sailboats cruise through the inner harbour. Bordering the Cairns Marina are rainforest fringed mountains and the western side of the hotel offers sparkling City views. The Shangri La is only steps away from all of Cairns’ finest and funkiest eateries, shops ranging from budget to business, nightclubs with live music and hot DJs, The Reef Casino, City Center, The Reef Departure Terminal and the Cairns Convention Center. Tours leaving for the Daintree Rainforest, Wildlife Parks, Aboriginal Attractions and much more depart each morning from the Shangri La Hotel Cairns; for more information on tours of the region visit The Tour Specialists at www.thetourspecialists.com
One bedroom suite at Shangri-La Cairns
The Horizon Club Room at Shangri-La Cairns
Exterior of Shangri-La Cairns
The Shangri La Hotel Cairns is an ideal corporate hotel with the best business facilities in town, extensive meeting and conference rooms, and the exclusive Horizon Club membership for frequent travellers. Families will love the Shangri La as it is only steps away from the popular esplanade precinct which features acres of grassy parklands, kilometres of waterfront boardwalks, fitness stations, children’s playgrounds, a children’s water park, an enormous lagoon swimming pool, an outdoor amphitheatre, a skate board park and several beach volleyball courts. Couples wishing to spend a weekend away can wine and dine at one of the hotel’s sumptuous restaurants which extend on a waterfront boardwalk from the hotel.
All rooms and suites at The Shangri La Hotel Cairns are modern, airy and elegant with sophisticated interiors designed for the most discerning travellers. There are 255 guest rooms and suites in total and 9 room types to choose from. The rooms are divided into three categories to assist the needs of guests. Bedding configurations vary so enquire at the time of booking. Choose from a hotel style room, a guest suite or a Horizon Club Room (conditions apply).
The rooms at Shangri La Hotel Cairns overlook the bustling Cairns City, the calm Trinity Inlet, the tropical gardens or the rainforest coated hinterland. Rooms at the Shangri La feature Broadband High Speed Internet, In House Movie Channels, Sony Play Station, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Mini Bars, Writing Desks, Fax Machines, Telephones, Voice Mail, Televisions, Electronic Safes, 200 Thread Count Sheets with 100% Egyptian Cotton, Pillow Menus, Separate Showers and Baths and Toiletries. All rooms are decorated with local artwork expressing the natural beauty of the tropics.
Superior Rooms are decorated with modern touches and wood accents. These rooms have have private balconies overlooking the city or gardens, have plush bathrobes and towels and are 32.5sqm.
Superior Bay View Rooms feature exquisite comforts designed to help you relax and unwind. These rooms have private balconies with views of Trinity Bay, have plush towels and bathrobes and are 32.5sqm.
Deluxe Marina View Rooms offer postcard perfect views of Cairns’ Marina, and capture the true essence of Australia’s oceanfront lifestyle. These rooms have plush towels and bathrobes and are 32.5sqm
The suites at Shangri La Hotel Cairns are designed with extra living space, extra large waterfront balconies, large lounge rooms with Flat Screen TVs and Satellite Television, and opulent marble bathrooms with huge soaker tubs and separate showers. All luxury suites at the Shangri La have High Speed Broadband Internet, Flat Screen Televisions, Sony Play Stations, In-house Movie Channels, DVD and Entertainment Systems, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Mini Bars, Writing Desks, Cordless Telephones, Fax/photocopiers/scanners/printers, Voicemail, Electronic Safes, 24 Hour Butler Call Buttons, 200 Thread Count Sheets with 100% Egyptian Cotton, Pillow Menus, Toiletries, Shower/ Baths and views of the city, gardens or waterfront.
Executive Suites feature abundant space for you to enjoy. These rooms have separate living rooms with state of the art entertainment systems, plush towels and bathrobes and 49.5sqm of living space.
One Bedroom Suites are perfect for families with children and feature separate living areas with balconies that embrace stunning city and bay views. The two separate sleeping areas provide privacy and space for families. These suites have plush towels and bathrobes and 58sqm of space.
The Presidential Suite is one of the cities most exquisitely sophisticated suites. It offers a separate king sized bedroom, a separate sitting room, kitchenette and dining room; a plasma screen TV and high quality home theatre system, an opulent marble bathroom with a LCD TV, bidet, soaker tub and steam room; and 140sqm of well appointed space. The Presidential Suite is ideal for business meetings, functions and private entertaining.
The Horizon Club is designed for frequent travellers who desire little extra touches throughout their stay at Shangri La Hotel Cairns. The higher standard of accommodation, personalised service and special privileges take the burden off repetitive travel ensuring comfort and relaxation for your entire stay at Shangri La. The Mezzanine Level of the hotel is especially for Horizon Club Members with special extras including: private club floor check in/ check out, a deluxe guest room with extra services like private fax, photocopying and voicemail; lounge facilities like broadband internet, private meeting rooms, newspapers, magazines, books and board games; complimentary buffet breakfasts each morning in the private Club Lounge; a suit pressing and shoe line service; a purser service for your special requests; complimentary beverages throughout the day and alcoholic beverages in the evenings, and complimentary newspapers and fresh tropical fruit.
The Horizon Club Rooms and The Horizon Club Suites offer more space and sophistication and are located on the Mezzanine level of the hotel with direct views of the Marina.
Hotel Club Rooms have separate sitting rooms, a writing desk with broadband internet, contemporary and comfy sofas, entertainment units with flat screen TVs and 56sqm of space
Hotel Club Suites have ample living, sleeping and dining rooms. These rooms have an eye level view of the Marlin Marina from the Mezzanine Level, a writing desk with broadband internet, comfortable contemporary sofas and state of the art entertainment systems with flat screen TVs. These suites are 74sqm.
The Shangri La Cairns is one of the best business hotels in Cairns offering more business services then any other inner City hotel. The business centre at the Shangri La Hotel not only operates around the clock but it features state of the art services and facilities with additional requests welcomed. The following are business services and amenities at Shangri La Cairns: A/V equipment, binding services, computers with broadband access, including Apple Macintosh, conference call/videoconferencing facilities, courier services, facsimile services, internet service, laser printing, LCD projector, meeting rooms/boardrooms, mobile phones, overhead projector, photocopier, photocopying services, printers, scanning, slide projector and word processing/translation/interpretation services.
On top of all these services the hotel has premiere conference and meeting facilities designed for business events and functions of various sizes and types. Shangri La can accommodate up to 380 delegates for a theater style meeting, 220 for a banquet and 400 for cocktail functions; there are several meeting and function rooms in the hotel, including two beautiful outdoor settings. The following state of the art equipment is available in each meeting and function room: wireless broadband Internet access, CD/ DVD / Mini Disc player, cordless handheld and lapel microphones, multi-system VCR, record and laser disc player, satellite conferencing, simultaneous translation facilities, video and overhead projectors, screens and monitors, video conferencing and standard and electronic white boards. Click here for your conference quote.
The extensive range of guest services at the Shangri La Hotel are designed to make each stay as comfortable and hassle free as possible. The staff at Shangri La are dedicated to meet any request even the unusual or extravagant. The following guest services are available at the Shangri La Cairns: 24 Hour Room Service, Business Center, Shoeshine Service, Conference Facilities, Express Check In/ Out, Disabled Facilities, Foreign Exchange Counter, Laundry & Valet Service, Parking Facilities, Postal/ Courier Service, Safe Deposit Boxes and Shopping Arcade. Along with these, The Shangri La offers a resort style salt water swimming pool surrounded by tropical gardens and an inviting pool deck, a children’s shallow swimming pool, an invigorating spa, a fully equipped and modern fitness center, a radiant sauna and even table tennis!
Shangri La Cairns also has several places to dine and drink. The exquisite house restaurant, Tides Seafood & Grill, will be transformed into an innovative Thai Restaurant during winter 2008. Experience aromatic and spicy Thai flavours using fresh local produce. Tides is located Oceanside right on the harbour. Sip fruity cocktails and premium Australian wines at Bá8 Lounge Bar. Bá8 features smooth music, cool cocktails, tasty tapas and great wines by the glass or bottle. There is also a poolside bar where you can spoil yourself to a mid afternoon spritzer or beer and cool off from the heat of the tropics.
Shangri La Hotel is one of Cairns most diverse and distinguished hotels catering for holidaymakers of all types. With premium conference and business facilities, innovate restaurants and bars, contemporary and fresh room designs, world class health & leisure facilities, around the clock guest facilities and a waterfront, city-center location you will be guaranteed a five star experience while staying at The Shangri La.
- Check in:
- 2:00pm
- Check out:
- 10:00am
Shangri-La Room Features: air conditioning, balcony / terrace, hairdryer, in-room safe, internet access, iron and ironing board, mini bar, modem/data port connection, private bathroom / ensuite, radio, refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone and television.
Shangri-La Hotel Features: business centre, cafe, cocktail bar, conference facilities, currency exchange, disabled facilities, gymnasium, laundry facilities, lounge, parking facilities, reception, restaurant, room service, safe deposit box, sauna and swimming pool. For all rental car enquiries please click here
