Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park has begun welcoming its first guests following the first phase of a property upgrade and rebrand.

Formerly Courtyard by Marriott, Sydney North Ryde, the property has had a light design refresh of public spaces and updates to the restaurant and bar, conference and events facilities.

The second phase of upgrades, set to commence in the coming months, will see a refurbishment of public spaces and its 196 guest rooms in line with Crowne Plaza’s refreshed standards.

Operated by Trilogy Hotels, under a franchise agreement with IHG, the property has welcomed some new faces, with Toby Paul appointed Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park Hotel Manager, with Tom Marsic joining Trilogy as Portfolio General Manager.

“This is an exciting time for the Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park as we start to welcome our first guests,” Paul said.

“Our vision for the hotel is to create a place that appeals not just to hotel guests, but also to the local community and business hubs in Sydney.

Operational excellence will be at the forefront of everything we do, as we focus on creating a service standard that our hotel owners, guests, team and community are proud of.”

Plans for the hotel include a transformation of the lobby and welcome area, introducing a more contemporary aesthetic with modern furnishings and striking design elements.

In the coming months, Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park will introduce an elevated dining experience led by Bistro Executive Chef, Sahil Sabhlok.

Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park will actively reduce waste, becoming free of single-use items, alongside its ‘prevent, donate, divert’ plan to minimise food waste.