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y The Eagle
Many think Crown is a standalone property,
but the company that owns and operates
Crown Melbourne, Crown Ltd (Australian
Stock Exchange: CWN), has interests in three
other properties around the world. Crown Ltd
owns the Burswood Entertainment Complex in
Perth, Australia and Aspinalls Club in London,
as well as being the “Crown” part of Melco
Crown Entertainment Ltd (NASDAQ: MPEL,
Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 6883), which
operates the City of Dreams integrated resort
in Macau. Let’s take a look at these properties
from around the globe:
Crown Entertainment Complex
Melbourne, Australia
8 Whiteman Street, Southbank,
Victoria 3006, Australia
www.crownmelbourne.com.au
Phone +61 3 9292 8888
DINING AND ACCOMMODATION
For a more in-depth look at the various restaurants
on offer at Crown check out our “Crown
Restaurants” feature on page 50 and our article
on Nobu on page 34. For the lowdown on living
the high life at Crown’s three luxurious hotels visit
page 42.
BARS
Crown is the nightlife epicenter of the vibrant and
multicultural city of Melbourne. Boasting more
clubs and bars than you can count on two hands
there are a myriad of partying options to suit every
taste and budget. Those looking for a casual drink
should check out Lagerfield Bar and Beer Garden.
The Las Vegas Bar, situated in the poker room, will
be your first port of call to commiserate in the
highly unlikely event you bust from a tournament,
while the Sports Bar is a great place to watch the
Australian Open tennis. Those looking to burn the
midnight oil can party hard at nightclubs Co and
Fusion located on level three.
ENTERTAINMENT
Crown is home to a myriad of entertainment
options. Immerse yourself in the sparkling
atmosphere of the intimate and classy cabaret
venue, The Palms at Crown, where you can see
all the latest live music, theater and comedy acts,
or Club 23, Fusion and Studio 3, which host some
amazing live bands. Catch the latest blockbuster
at Village Gold Class cinemas.
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SHOPPING
Melbourne is a city renowned for its love of quality
shopping and Crown offers some of the bestknown
luxury labels in the world. Burberry, Prada,
Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Omega and LK Jewellery
are just some of the international designer names
that call Crown home.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES
For a more in-depth look at what Melbourne has
to offer jump to page 26 to read our “Summer
in Melbourne” feature. Those visiting on a tight
schedule should read “24 hours in Melbourne”
on page 46.
Burswood Entertainment Complex
Perth, Australia
Great Eastern Highway, Burswood,
Western Australia 6100, Australia
www.burswood.com.au
Phone +61 8 9362 8888
Situated on the banks of Perth’s Swan River
on the west coast of Australia, Burswood is a
fully integrated entertainment precinct with
two international hotels, a wide variety of
restaurants and bars, the Burswood Day Spa,
Perth’s largest entertainment arena and a host
of recreational facilities.
ACCOMMODATION
Burswood offers guests the choice of two
international hotels: the luxurious InterContinental
with its generously sized rooms and magnificent
views, and the friendly and relaxed Holiday Inn.
DINING
Step into sophisticated (A)LURE and dine from
an inspired menu featuring the finest local
produce. Experience contemporary Cantonese
culinary delights at Yú. Watch as your food is
prepared at live cooking stations in the Atrium
Buffet Restaurant. Sip on delectable cocktails
in the art deco-inspired Lobby Lounge. Or try
Neil Perry’s Rockpool Bar & Grill Restaurant,
the Mediterranean-influenced menu at Sirocco
Restaurant and Bar, passionately crafted Italian
food at Modo Mio, perfect sushi at Nobu or enjoy
casual yet stylish al fresco dining at the Poolside
Bar & Grill.
ENTERTAINMENT
Featuring the state-of-the-art Burswood
Theatre, impressive Burswood Dome and
opulent Grand and Astral Ballrooms, Burswood
offers world-class international headline acts,
dazzling live theater performances, concerts
and comedy all year round.
SHOPPING
Discover Western Australia’s rare treasures at
Linneys, which is renowned for its Australian
South Sea pearls, Argyle diamonds and
Kalgoorlie gold jewelry. Visit Dress Code and
browse a fabulous range of exclusive designer
garments, fashion accessories, shoes and unique
gift ideas.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES
With the enviable climate that comes with being
Australia’s sunniest capital city, Perth is renowned
for world-class wineries, spectacular golf courses,
lush parklands, scenic walks, cycle trails and the
iconic Swan River.
Burswood
Entertainment
Complex
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