THE HISTORIC WINDSOR CELEBRATES 130 YEARS WITH ANNIVERSARY RATES STARTING AT THREE POUNDS

2013-02-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Australia’s oldest and most-cherished hotel, The Windsor is offering former wedding guests of the 130 year old Grand Dame an opportunity to stay in a luxurious suite for the same price they paid on their wedding night.

And as a bonus for any former wedding guests who stayed at the hotel and are celebrating more than 60 years of marriage, the hotel is giving away two nights in the Royal Suite including a butler and room service breakfast.

The offer is open for couples who were married and stayed at The Windsor on their wedding night. Bride and groom will be asked to send copies of their wedding photograph taken at the hotel or any receipts in order to book. Rates will be based on the rate of the year they were married and will be offered for the first 15 couples to reserve in each of the following anniversary groups:

• 30+ years: 2 nights in a Windsor Suite: rates starting at $40 per night
• 40+ years: 2 nights in a Victorian Suite: rates starting at 3 pounds sterling
• 60+ years: complimentary accommodation for 2 nights in the Royal Suite

The Windsor is one of the world’s oldest Grand hotels and pre-dates The Savoy in London, The Ritz in Paris, Raffles in Singapore and The Plaza and Waldorf Astoria in New York. It has been the haunt of a distinguished list of celebrities since opening its doors in 1883. Notable past and present guests include Katharine Hepburn, Sir Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh, Meryl Streep, Barry Humphries, Sir Robert Menzies, Paul Keating and Sir Richard Branson.

Reservations for the Windsor Double Anniversary offer can be made by contacting Leah Hyndes on lhyndes@thw.com.au or telephone (03) 9633 6002. Proof of stay must be made available at the time of booking and rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking. The offer is valid until 31^st December 2013.

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For further information please contact:

Chantal Hooper/Victoria Batters: chooper@thw.com.au; Tel: (03) 9633 6191.

Note to Editors:

As part of its milestone anniversary celebrations, the hotel will host numerous community events throughout the year and is also asking the community to share their memories and memorabilia. From wedding photographs, parking receipts or an amusing anecdote, the hotel would love to hear from past guests. Material can be submitted by regular post to: The Marketing Manager, The Hotel Windsor, 111 Spring Street, Melbourne, 3000 or by email to vbatters@thw.com.au

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