Melbourne redefines the art hotel
March 15th, 2010 admin
Melbourne’s hotel boom continues with the opening of the second property in a clutch of art-themed hotels planned by Art Series Hotel Group. Named after Australia’s most celebrated contemporary artist, The Olsen hotel showcases eight original works by John Olsen and peppers 229 rooms with his digital reprints. However, the masterpieces in this hotel are
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