HOTEL SECTOR

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CONTENTS

Overview 1
Hotel Star Rating 3
Common Issues 4
Existing Hotels Strategy 7
Cost Commentary 8
Cost Model 11
Scope of Works & Specs 14
Selected Projects 16

Disclaimer:
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publishing, no responsibility is accepted for its accuracy. Persons desiring to utilise
any information appearing in the publication should verify its applicability to their
specific circumstances. Cost information in this publication is indicative and for
general guidance only and is based on rates at 3Q 2014.
OVERVIEW

Rider Levett Bucknall works with hotel investors, developers, operators and brand managers to develop
and refurbish hotels across the world.

In a changing worldwide economic climate, Rider Levett Bucknall has worked on many of the new hotel
projects in different countries. Renovation projects continue to be strong due to the ever present issue
impacting existing hotels wear and tear.

Some of Rider Levett Bucknalls most recognisable hotel projects include:

Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort, Singapore Novotel Hotel Auckland Airport, New Zealand
Hotel InterContinental, Singapore Waikoloa Kings Land, USA
Capella, Singapore Hilton Grand Waikikian, USA
PARKROYAL on Pickering, Singapore JW Marriott Cherry Greek, USA
PS100/Oasia Downtown, Singapore Sheraton Waikiki & Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Renovations, USA
Sheraton Saigon, Vietnam
The Langham (Renovation), USA
Sofitel Plaza, Vietnam
City Center, USA
Trafalgar Hilton Hotel, UK
Four Seasons & Private Residences, USA
Ramada Encore, UK
The Venetian Macau
Novotel, UK
Grand Hyatt Hotel, China
De Vere Hotels and Leisure Clubs, UK
The Peninsula, China
Hyatt Hotel, UK
Shangri-La, China
InterContinental, Australia & Fiji
Regal Hotel, China
Conrad Jupiters, Australia
H1 Deluxe Hotel in Shanghai Disney Resort, China
Crowne Casino, Australia
Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong
Crowne Plaza Hotel and Apartment Complex,
Australia Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Crown Metropol Hotel, Australia JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong
Palazzo Versace, Australia The Conrad, Hong Kong
Stamford Plaza, Australia Mandarin Oriental (Renovation), Hong Kong
Westin Hotel, Australia Disneyland Hotel and Hollywood Hotel,
Hong Kong
Sky City Auckland Convention Centre and Hotel,
New Zealand Upper House, Hong Kong

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HOTEL STAR RATING

Hotel star rating systems rank hotels according to quality and are intended to serve as guidelines for
customers who wish to make hotel reservations. At the design and planning stage, the hotel star rating
systems will give the hotel planners and design consultants an idea of the quality and the approximate
cost ranges that can be expected.

There is however no unified hotel star rating system across the world. Each country may have a single
rating system, a few or none at all. There are certain well defined rating systems that we can make
reference to, such as:
China: The Government published booklet GB/7 14308-2010
USA: Mobil Travel Guides and American Automobile Association
France: The Government published guide
Australia: Australian Automobile Associations
UK: National Quality Assurance Standards overseen by Visit Britain

Most of the assessment criteria for the number of stars are based on objective facilities and services
provided. These facilities and services may include:
Room sizes and numbers
Room acoustics
Provision of heating and air-conditioning
Provision of bathroom facilities
Provision of recreational and business facilities
Food and beverage outlets
IT provision
Electrical appliances
Elevators
24 hours reception
Fitting out standard wow effects

Some of the international hotel chains have their own standard or rating.

While the star rating provides a very good reference at the planning and design stage of a hotel, it is
important for the cost consultant to understand the standard or quality of the hotel expected from the
client when the first cost plan is being developed.

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COMMON ISSUES

There are several issues that may easily get confused or require attention at the early stage of the project
development to avoid subsequent problems.

The Operators Budget and the Project Budget

The confusion usually occurs at the FF&E (Furnishing, Furniture and Equipment) section of the budget. This
should be clearly set out at the beginning of the project and agreed according to the operators requirement.

Guest Room
The typical project FF&E budget usually includes:
Carpet TV Cabinet/Mini-bar
Curtain and tracks Armchair
Wallpaper Desk
Bed and base Deck chair
Headboard Desk lamp
Nightstand Sofa
Chest of drawers/Luggage rack Coffee table
Refrigerator Wall lights
TV and brackets Floor lamp

The operators budget includes but not limited to:

Mattress and Quilt Shower curtain
Bed spread, sheet and cover Wastepaper bin
Pillows and pillow cases Hairdryers
Artwork and sculptures Toiletries/Amenities
Cutlery, crockery, linen and uniforms Kettles/Coffee machine
Loose hangers Glassware
Safe deposit box

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COMMON ISSUES (CONTD)

Restaurants
The interior fitting out, loose furniture, A/V system, decorative light fittings and kitchen equipment usually
are categorized in the project budget whereas the kitchen utensils, china, silver, flatware, hollowware, table
linen, house linen and trolleys usually are grouped to operators budget.

Back of House
The interior fitting out and loose furniture usually include in project budget whereas office equipment
such as the computer system, photocopiers, fax etc. are in operators budget.

Alternative/Substitute of Finishing Materials

An interior designer is often appointed for a hotel project responsible for the design of the interior fitting
out of the hotel. This is an important role as it communicates the brand and feel of the hotel to guests.

Many of the finishing materials, fabrics, light fittings, and loose furniture etc. specified or chosen by the
interior designer will usually be the newest design or model from the market and sometimes they can be
expensive designer brands carrying an extremely high price tag.

However, it is very common that at the time of tendering the tenderer will propose alternative materials or
substitutes which may be similar to those items specified but at a much lower price at the time of return of
the tender. It is important to understand from the client and the interior designer at the time of preparation
of the budget whether they are prepared to accept alternative materials/substitute so that the budget shall
realistically reflect what is expected at the time of the award of the interior fitting out contract.

Interface Between Interior Fitting Out and General Builders Work

The price and quality of works carried out by the general builder and the interior fitting out contractor are
usually different. In some circumstances it may be appropriate to combine the roles, and in some projects
a higher quality of finish may dictate that the roles be separated.

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EXISTING HOTELS STRATEGY

Experience in Dubai will shed some lights on the way forward for many of the existing hotel occurs
worldwide.

Expo 2020 Dubai will undoubtedly further stimulate the recovering Middle East hotel market, reports Peter
Kilby of international construction firm ISG, with a return to 2007/8 levels of activity and property prices.

The major challenge facing many of the established hotels in the region, and Dubai in particular, is the
volume of hotel stock more than seven years old, set to be in direct competition with newly opened and
planned developments in the run up to 2020.
Pipeline Hotel Rooms

80,000

70,000

60,000
Hotel Rooms

50,000

40,000

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20,000

10,000

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Source: DTCM

The chart above shows that the number of hotel rooms older than seven years old represented only half
of total room stock in 2013. The pace of development is dramatic and more than 12,600 new keys are
expected to open by the end of 2016 (an increase of c. 21% over total supply in 2013).

Thus in order to maintain market position, performance levels and profitability over the long term, Dubais
established hotels will need to invest in their existing assets.

Capex Becoming A Priority

Staying on track with the standard refurbishment cycle in the hotel industry of between five and
seven years can prove problematic in a relatively young and dynamic market. A situation that can be
exacerbated by the limited choice of qualified providers.

Dubai is home to world renowned new-build contractors, but there are major opportunities in the market
for specialists with the expertise and suitable skills-set required to refurbish operating hotels.

Factors to take into account when considering the implementation of a refurbishment program include:
robust impact assessments
plans and strategies to mitigate the effects of lost business
strong reputation management and damage limitation.

Alternative Options
Even with the benefit of a full refurbishment program, some hotels in Dubai may still fail to compete
effectively in future against the much larger and more highly specified new hotels in the emirate
(particularly at the high end). This leaves an owner with two alternatives to refurbishment, both of which
have been exercised in recent years:
Conversion to another brand: in the 1980s and 1990s, the hotel regularly achieving the highest
performance levels was the former InterContinental Hotel on the Creek in Deira. It was rebranded to a
Radisson Blu in 2006.
Redevelopment: the former Metropolitan Hotel Sheikh Zayed Road was demolished in 2012 and its
owner, Al Habtoor Group, is presently constructing the largest hotel complex in the UAE, which will
include 3 luxury hotels with over 1,600 rooms and suites at a cost of AED 4.9 billion.

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COST COMMENTARY

Building Height
Increase in building height will generally result in an increase in the overall cost per unit area of a building,
mainly due to extra structural loads for vertical members, wind loading, additional elevator requirements
and the cost of vertical risers in mechanical, electrical and plumbing services.

Building Shape
Building shape or configuration is the first impression given to the guests and may be a key factor for
them to select a hotel. Building shape may also depend on the designers/owners theme for the hotel. For
example, Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel provides a Victorian style accommodation whilst Hong Kong Four
Seasons Hotel provides a contemporary style with a curved building block which would explore the best
view of the Victoria Harbour.

The cost of the structure and faade varies directly with the building shape. Sample figures in the table
below illustrate the effect of the varying plan shapes on the overall cost.

REGION A B C=B X 3 D=C/A

Plan Size Area Girth Elevation Area per floor Elevation Factor*
(Assume 3m floor height)
m. m. sq. m. m. sq. m.
68 x 16 1,088 168 504 0.463
60 x 24 1,440 168 504 0.350
52 x 32 1,664 168 504 0.303
44 x 40 1,760 168 504 0.286

*Elevation Factor = elevation area per sq. m. of floor area

It shows that if the shape is squarer, less elevation area would be required to enclose the same floor area.
Therefore, the elevation to floor area factor is lower, directly impacting the project cost. Different elevation
materials will also have a significant impact on cost. Choices may be restricted by local planning or
statutory legislation, but architectural feel may also be a factor.

Room Size
Room sizes would affect the overall construction cost per sq. m. The same floor area would accommodate
more rooms if the room size is smaller, but in turn there will be more vertical elements per area and the
amenities in the toilets and loose furniture will be denser for smaller room size. Therefore, if a hotel has
more number of rooms in smaller sizes, the construction unit cost will be higher.

However, from the developers point of view, the construction unit cost per area will not be his only
consideration in determining the size of rooms. He will have to consider factors such as the value of the
land, the construction cost and the market rate per room.

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COST COMMENTARY (CONTD)

FF&E
Each hotel is tailor-made to meet a particular market and the requirements of FF&E depend on the
owners/hotel operators choice. FF&E shall be providing a comfortable sense, inviting and relaxing
environments with services provided. Fittings and finishing must be strong and durable.

F&B
Food & Beverage services are one of the vital facilities leading to the success of the hotel. Design
guidelines of high-end hotels would require a 24-hour operated restaurant. Cost of restaurants area
depends on the theme and design and can range from US$2,500 to US$7,000+ per sq. m. Cost of kitchen
area is about US$2,800 to US$3,200+ per sq. m. Display kitchens are much more costly.

IT Provision
IT provision is a technologically advanced service in newly built hotels. It can be as simple as providing
an internet access point in a guestroom or extending to a wireless internet within all areas of the hotel. IT
provision is about 2% to 5% of MEP cost or even more depending on the extent of the services.

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COST MODEL

Hotel Building
Cost models for 3-star Hotel and 5-star Hotel in Hong Kong indicate unit cost ranges from HK$27,700
to HK$31,950 per sq. m. and HK$33,600 to HK$40,950 per sq. m. of construction floor area (CFA)
respectively, at 3rd Quarter 2014 price level. The variance in unit costs is mainly due to variations in area
proportions amongst BOH areas, F&B areas, recreational areas and guestrooms; the sophistication of
external faade and hotel interiors.

The cost models are based on building solely for hotel purpose with associated supporting Front of House
and Back of House facilities. In addition, the following items are excluded:
Site formation.
Operating equipment such as hair dryers, trolleys, kitchen utensils, crockery, cutlery, uniform, etc.
Room amenities and expendables such as shower curtains, shower gel, shampoo, etc.
Bed linen including cushions, pillows, bedspreads and blankets, etc.
External work and landscaping outside the building (recreational facilities on podium roof and/or main
roof are however included)
Design fees, consultancy fees, legal, financial and marketing expenses.

Cost Range (at 3rd Quarter 2014 price level)

3-star 5-star
Range (HK$/sq.m.) Range (HK$/sq. m.)
1. Foundation and substructure 1,750 ~ 2,750 1,700 ~ 3,250
2. Structural frame and slabs 2,800 ~ 3,500 3,000 ~ 4,150
3. External faade 2,650 ~ 3,350 4,500 ~ 5,850
4. Architectural and builders work 4,050 ~ 4,550 4,100 ~ 4,800
5. Building services installations 7,450 ~ 8,050 8,350 ~ 9,650
6. Fitting-out and FF&E 9,000 ~ 9,750 11,950 ~ 13,250
Total : 27,700 ~ 31,950 33,600 ~ 40,950

Cost Model - 3-star Hotel Cost Model - 5-star Hotel

HK$ per sq. m. Construction Floor Area HK$ per sq. m. Construction Floor Area

1. Foundation and 1. Foundation and

substructure substructure
10000 14000
12000
8000
10000
6000 8000 2. Structural frame and
6. Fitting-out and 2. Structural frame and 6. Fitting-out and
6000 slabs
FF&E 4000 slabs FF&E
4000
2000 2000
0 0

5. Building Services 3. External faade

5. Building Services 3. External faade Installations
Installations

4. Architectural and
4. Architectural and builders' work
builders' work

Upper Limit Lower Limit Upper Limit Lower Limit

Remarks:
The cost model should be regarded as guidelines to indicate the likely range of hotel costs for early stage cost
planning. Actual costs will depend, among others, on the final design and the eventual selection of materials.

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COST MODEL (CONTD)

Hotel Guestroom Fit Out

Cost models for guestroom fit out works of 3-star to 5-star hotel in Hong Kong indicate a cost range of
HK$374,500 to HK$795,000 per room module at 3rd Quarter 2014 price level. The variance in unit costs is
mainly due to specification/standard, sophistication of design, choice of materials, content of provisions /
facilities and origin of finishes and furniture. In some exceptional cases such as guestrooms in high-end or
boutique hotels, unit costs well above the upper range may be encountered.

This cost model is based on the assumption that the guestroom is rectangular in shape and with a net fit
out floor area of 40 sq. m. In addition, the following items are excluded:
Internal partitioning
Building services installation
IT&T and associated equipment
Artworks
Operating equipment (e.g. bathroom scales, crockery and cutlery, beddings, etc.)
Amenities (e.g. shower gel, shampoo, slippers, etc.)
Design fees, consultancy fees, legal, financial and marketing expenses

Unit Cost Range (at 3rd Quarter 2014 price level)

Cost Range per room (HK$)

1. Doors and ironmongery 51,000 ~ 74,000

2. Internal finishes 129,500 ~ 295,000
3. Fixtures and fittings (a) 95,500 ~ 227,000
4. Loose furniture and furnishing (b) 68,000 ~ 125,000
5. Sanitary fittings 30,500 ~ 74,000
Total : 374,500 ~ 795,000

Notes:
(a) Fixtures and fittings include built-in fixtures, wardrobe, cabinet, vanity counter, fixed headboard, mini-bar, shower
cubicle, fixed lighting, built-in millwork, curtain track, etc.
(b) Loose furniture and furnishing include desk, desk chair, sofa, coffee table, bedframe, loose bedside cabinet,
luggage rack, loose lighting, curtain/drapery, sheer and blackout, etc.

Cost Model - Hotel Guestroom Fit Out

HK$ per room

1. Doors and ironmongery

300,000.00
250,000.00
200,000.00
150,000.00
5. Sanitary fittings 100,000.00 2. Internal finishes
50,000.00
-

4. Loose furniture and

furnishing 3. Fixtures and fittings

Upper Limit Lower Limit

Remarks:
The cost model should be regarded as guidelines to indicate the likely range of hotel guestroom fit out costs for early
stage cost planning. Actual costs will depend, among others, on the final design and the eventual selection of materials.

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SCOPE OF WORKS & SPECS

SCOPE OF WORKS
The model hotel building cost includes for the following items which are normally included in a hotel
project:
Ground investigation and topographical survey Swimming pool filtration plant
Foundations and substructure Plumbing and drainage
Superstructure construction Gas installation including hot water storage
General finishes calorifiers
HVAC installation Building management system
Electrical installation including ELV Communication and security system
Fire services installation External works and landscaping
Lift and escalator installation Furnishing, furniture and equipment (FF&E)

The model hotel building cost excludes:

Works outside site boundary Finance and legal expenses
Cutlery, crockery, linen and uniforms Value of land/land premium
Hotel operators equipment and expenses Consultants fees and reimbursement
Pre-opening expenses

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SCOPE OF WORKS & SPECS (CONTD)

MODEL HOTEL BUILDING SPECIFICATIONS

Foundations and Substructure
Bored piling, reinforced concrete pile caps, tie beams, substructural columns and walls, ground beams and
slabs.

Structure
Generally in-situ reinforced concrete frame and slab.

Faade
Curtain wall to tower; window wall, glass wall and curtain wall to podium, BMU.

Architectural and Builders works

Roof coverings, staircases, internal walls and doors, fittings and sundries, sanitary fittings.

Finishes and Interiors

Interior floor finishes
Granite slab/carpet to guestrooms, granite slab to guest bathrooms, carpet to guest lift lobbies/
guestroom corridors, granite slab/timber flooring/carpet to public areas.
Internal wall finishes
Wall paper to guestrooms, granite tiling to guest bathrooms, wall paper/timber panelling to guest lift
lobbies/guest-room corridors, granite tiling/timber paneling to public areas.
Internal ceiling finishes
Plaster and paint/gypsumboard bulk-head to guestrooms, suspended ceiling to guest bathrooms,
gypsumboard suspended ceiling to guest lift lobbies/guestroom corridors, decorative ceiling/metal
suspended ceiling to public areas.
Building services installations
HVAC installation, electrical installation, plumbing, drainage and gas piping system, fire services
installation, swimming pool filtration plant, lift and escalator installation, building management system,
IT communication and security system.

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SELECTED PROJECTS

Rider Levett Bucknall has been involved in the construction of many of the worlds
iconic hotels.

Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort,

Singapore
Designed by world renowned design architect
Moshe Safdie and project architect Aedas, the
Marina Bay Sands project is the most significant
landmark development for Singapore. Set within
the financial business district around Marina Bay,
the entertainment destination has a construction
floor area of 850,000 sq. m., comprising hotel,
dining, retail, gaming, convention, theatre and
entertainment facilities.
Client: Marina Bay Sands Pte
Service provided: Cost Consultancy

Venetian Resort Cotai, Macau

RLB worked with Venetian Cotai Limited, the
construction manager, consultants and contractors
to ensure that the development was completed
within an extremely tight construction period.
Parcel 1 of the Venetian Macau Casino Resort Hotel
Complex is the largest single resort development
in Macau and includes a casino, retail space, a
40-storey hotel with 3,000 guest rooms and a
number of function centres.
Client: Venetian Cotai
Service provided: Quantity Surveying

Peninsula Shanghai, China

Newly built in the style reminiscent of the 1930s,
The Peninsula Shanghai marks the return of classic
luxury on the historical Bund in the modern city.
The hotel development comprises a 15-storey hotel
tower and a 14-storey serviced apartment tower. It
provides 235 guest rooms including suites and 33
apartment units.
Client: The Peninsula Shanghai Waitan Hotel
Service provided: Full Quantity Surveying

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 Hotel Indigo Hong
Kong Island
Hotel Indigo, Hong
Kong opened in
December 2012 and is
Intercontinental Hotel
Groups third Hotel
Indigo in Asia following
the launches of the
Hotel Indigo in Shanghai
and Xiamen, China. The
hotel has 29 floors, with
138 rooms and 6 suites.
The hotel has a glass-
bottomed roof-top CityCenter, Las Vegas, USA
infinity pool adjacent to CityCenter Las Vegas is a spectacular multi-use
the Skybar. It received development located on 67 acres of the famous
the Asia Pacific Property Las Vegas Strip. The project consists of the ARIA
Award in 2013 for Best Resort & Casino, a 4,004-room gaming resort; 3
Hotel Architecture, luxurious non-gaming hotels including Mandarin
Hong Kong. Oriental, Vdara and Veer Towers which include
approximately 2,400 residences. The property also
Client: Tai Hung Fai includes 500,000 sq. ft. retail/entertainment space,
Enterprise 1,800 seat theater, 80,000 sq. ft. spa, 7,500 space
Service provided: parking garage and an on-site power plant.
Quantity Surveying Client: MGM Mirage Design Group
Service provided: Cost Consultancy

Capella, Singapore
Kings Land by Hilton Grand Vacations Club,
Capella Singapore is a luxury resort hotel on Hawaii, USA
Sentosa Island. Designed by award-winning
The Kings Land by Hilton Grand Vacations Club
concept architect Foster and Partners, it features
time-share resort is located on the Big Island of
a restored colonial building and contemporary
Hawaii, where 6 progressive phases of development
curvilinear structure nestled within green
continue to enhance the project. When complete,
landscapes. Capella comprises 72 guest rooms and
the resort will feature 802 timeshare units, a
suites (the largest in Singapore) and 38 garden
community Center and guest amenities including
villas featuring private pools, business centres,
expansive swimming pools and water features,
restaurants, spas and sculpture garden.
restaurants and recreation facilities.
Client: Pontiac Land Pte
Client: Hilton Worldwide Hilton Grand Vacations
Service provided: Project Management
Service provided: Cost Consultancy

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 Four Seasons & Hyatt Regency, K11,
Private Residences, Hong Kong
Denver, USA
Forming part of the
The new 850,000 sq. Masterpiece mixed-use
ft. high-rise project development, the Hyatt
is the tallest building Regency Hong Kong is a
built in Denver since 384-room hotel located
the 1980s and is the from levels 3 to 24 of
tallest residential tower the complex. It opened
and fourth highest in October 2009. A
building in the city. total of 655 sq. m. is
The hotel component dedicated to meeting
of the facility consists space, including a 380
of floors 1 16 with 239 sq. m. ballroom and
guest rooms. The ultra- 8 meeting rooms of
luxurious residences different sizes.
component consists Client: New World
of floors 18-45 with Development/Urban
102 units ranging from Renewal Authority
1 bedroom condos to
2-level penthouses. Service provided:
Quantity Surveying
Client: Confluence
Builders, LLC/ 1111 Tower,
LLC
Service provided: Cost
Consultancy

Upper House, Hong Kong

Designed by local architect Andre Fu, The Upper
House is a small luxury hotel located in Admiralty.
The name, The Upper House, is derived from the
design philosophy of an upward journey from
Queensway towards Pacific Place, elevating into
a serene house above the bustling city. The hotel
has 117 rooms, all featuring scenic harbour or island
views, including 21 suites and 2 penthouses, begin
at 730 sq. ft.
Client: Swire Hotels
Service provided: Quantity Surveying

Campbelltown Catholic Club, Sydney, Australia

The Campbelltown Catholic club development
embodies a series of projects that form a master
plan six-years in the making. It represents an
ambitious building program focused on diversifying
the clubs business, expanding non-core assets
and reducing reliance on gaming revenue. The
development includes a club expansion and
underground car park, a fitness and leisure centre,
4.5 star-hotel and exhibition facility.
Client: Campbelltown Catholic Club
Service provided: Cost Consultancy

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 Crown Metropol
Hotel, Melbourne,
Australia
This hotel is the third
hotel in the Crown
Entertainment Complex
along with the award
winning luxurious
Crown Towers and up-
market business hotel,
the Crown Promenade
Hotel. Located in close
proximity to Melbournes
Exhibition Centre, the
new hotel complements
the new Plenary Hall and Mandarin Oriental (Renovation), Hong Kong
Melbourne Convention
Centre. The hotels Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong opened in 1963 and
658 rooms make it the its renovation programme commenced in late
biggest hotel in Australia, December 2005. The US$140 million renovation
bringing the total maintains the hotels classic, Chinese-influenced
number of hotel rooms elegance, while modernising and enhancing many of
available at the Crown its core facilities. The programme incorporates two
Entertainment Complex periods of closure from late December 2005 to mid-
to more than 1,600. April 2006, and again from mid-December 2006 to
mid-March 2007. On the re-opening in both years,
Client: Crown Melbourne only half of the guestrooms are available.
Service provided: Cost Client: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Consultancy
Service provided: Cost Consultancy

Shangri-La Hotel, Chengdu, China

Located in the heart of Jinjiang District, the
Chengdu Shangri-La Hotel opened its doors
to the public in December 2007. Featuring its
35-storey hotel complex, 26 serviced apartments
and its adjacent 30-storey office complex, the
development is deemed to be a top property in the
city of Chengdu.
Client: Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts
Service provided: Cost Consultancy

Sheraton Waikiki & Royal Hawaiian Hotel

(Renovations Master Plan), Hawaii, USA
In 2006, the owner of the Sheraton Waikiki
Hotel and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel launched a
complicated and inter-connected renovation project
at the neighbouring hotel properties which was
managed by Rider Levett Bucknall. The Sheraton
Waikiki programme included renovation of existing
common areas bus arrival, lobby, retail store-fronts,
all food and beverage outlets, and pool and the
addition of a new resort pool and porte cochere.
Client: Kyo-Ya Company
Service provided: Project Management

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Conrad/Holiday Inn, Sheraton and Sheraton
Towers Cotai Central, Macau
The Sands Cotai Central development consists
of 3 hotel towers, namely Conrad/Holiday Inn,
Sheraton and Sheraton Towers (pictured, left to
right). The entire complex has a combination of
6,000 rooms and suites. It also boasts meeting and
convention space, retail outlets and restaurants.
There are 2 casinos, namely the Pacifica casino and
Himalaya casino.
Client: Las Vegas Sands
Service provided: Quantity Surveying
Burj Rafal, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
This 62-storey iconic mixed-use tower development
including over 300 luxury guest rooms and suites
to be operated by Kempinski Hotels, plus a variety
of restaurants, cafes and state-of-the-art business
and conference facilities.
Client: Rafal Real Estate Development Company
Service provided: Cost Management
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Hilton Grand Waikikian, Hawaii, USA
The Grand Waikikian is a 38-storey, multi-million
dollar luxury timeshare tower located at the
entrance to Waikiki on the island of Oahu. This
development included significant demolition of
existing structures, utility relocations and upgrades
within an operating resort, and features a new
beachside restaurant and super pool with water
slides.
Client: Hilton Grand Vacations Company, LLC
Service provided: Project Management
Tai O Heritage Hotel, Hong Kong
The Old Tai O Police Station Grade II historic
building that built in 1902 was restored and
converted into the boutique Tai O Heritage Hotel.
The hotel has 9 rooms and a restaurant. With its
dedication to promote heritage conservation,
tourism and green living, Tai O Heritage Hotel has
been awarded by UNESCO, the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation,
with the Award of Merit at the 2013 Asia-Pacific
Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation.
Client: Hong Kong Heritage Conservation Foundation
Service provided: Quantity Surveying

Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel
Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel has 658 guest
rooms, a grand ballroom, 11 meeting rooms, 5
food and beverage outlets, 24-hour fitness center,
27-meter indoor swimming pool and Marriotts
signature Quan Spa. The hotel is located next to
Hong Kong International Airport and AsiaWorld-
Expo.
Client: Dragages Hong Kong
Service provided: Quantity Surveying
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Crowne Plaza Hotel & Apartment Complex,
Adelaide, Australia
Crowne Plaza Adelaide hotel and apartment
complex is located in the gardens of Hindmarsh
Square in the citys Central Business District. It
consists of 2 towers over a 2-level podium. A
15-storey hotel operated by the InterContinental
Hotels Group boasts 308 hotel guest rooms,
Redsalt restaurant and conference centre featuring
on the top floor.
Client: Hines Group
Service provided: Cost Consultancy and Finance
Certification resulting in a quality multi-award
winning hotel delivered at below international hotel
cost benchmarks
PARKROYAL on Pickering, Singapore
Designed by award-winning design firm WOHA
Architects, PARKROYAL on Pickering is a 15-storey
office and hotel building comprising 363 rooms
featuring a hotel-in-a-garden concept and
sustainable features that have earned the BCA
Green Mark Platinum award.
Client: UOL Group
Service provided: Quantity Surveying
Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong is a 5-star hotel
building in the Sun Hung Kai Properties-owned
International Finance Centre complex in Central,
Hong Kong. It was completed and opened in
September 2005. It is a 45-storey building with 399
rooms, of which 54 are suites and 519 residential
units, as part of the Four Seasons Place.
Client: IFC Development
Service provided: Quantity Surveying
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 Langham Place Hotel,
Hong Kong
Located in Mongkok,
one of the busiest areas
in Hong Kong, the 5-star
hotel has 42 floors
with 666 guest rooms
and suites, restaurants,
ballrooms, conference
rooms, swimming pool,
spa and fitness facilities.
Langham Place Hotel
has direct access to
Mongkok MTR station as
well as Langham Place
Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, Fiji shopping mall.

RLB was engaged for the completion of the Client: Great Eagle
5-star Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa Group
development, and for the construction of the golf Service provided:
clubhouse which graces the championship golf Quantity Surveying
course adjacent to it. Located 60 kilometres outside
Nadi on the beach of Natadola the resort comprises
270 rooms. Stage one included 216 beach front
rooms and 3 restaurants with stage two delivering
54 executive suites situated at the top of the hill
surrounding the entrance of the resort.
Client: Fiji National Provident Fund
Service provided: Cost Consultancy

The Langham (Lobby Renovation), Boston, USA

This luxurious transformation of the 6,000 sq.
ft. lobby at The Langham, Boston was designed
by CBT Architects of Boston. The renovations
enhanced the hotels entry and brought a newfound
glamour to Bostons former Federal Reserve Bank
building. Providing a spacious and elegant feel
to the grand lobby, this remodel boasts an open,
contemporary floor plan with stylish reception
areas, concierge area, a European-style champagne
lounge and 525 sq. ft. of additional function space.
Client: The Langham, Boston
Service provided: Cost Consultancy

Novotel Hotel Auckland Airport, Auckland,

New Zealand
The 4-star hotel was built within the existing airport
car park space at the front of the main international
terminal at Auckland International Airport. The
12-level building accommodates 263 rooms, a
gymnasium, and 150-seat restaurant and bar, 11
meeting rooms, a conference/function room for
300 people and an airline crew lounge. A stunning
10 metres high living wall has been installed in the
ground floor reception area.
Client: Tainui Group Holdings
Service provided: Cost Consultancy

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 Popoko Hotel
Redevelopment,
Zhuhai, China
Located in Gongbei
District of Zhuhai,
the Popoko Hotel
redevelopment project
has a site coverage of
approx 6,800 sq. m.,
with the main building
spanning approx 16,900
sq. m. of gross floor
area. The project was
completed in 2014 as
scheduled, the original Four Seasons Hotel, Shanghai, China
building of the hotel
was given a facelift Opened in 2002, Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai is
with a brand new and located in Shanghais downtown. It boasts a total
innovative faade that of 439 guest rooms. Chic interiors are inspired by
maximises the views Shanghais golden age in the 1920s and 30s Art
and natural light for the Deco style. In addition to restaurants, its health &
hotel rooms. fitness center includes an indoor heated swimming
pool, sauna, steam room, massage and gym.
Client: Zhuhai SEZ
Zhongxin Group Client: Shanghai SIIC South Pacific Hotel

Service provided: Service provided: Quantity Surveying

Quantity Surveying

Palazzo Versace, Gold Coast, Australia East Hotel, Hong Kong

The 5-star 263-room Palazzo Versace is an
international hotel, which also boasts 72 luxurious
2- and 3-bedroom condominiums designed by
Gianni Versace. Features include a 65 meters
heated lagoon swimming pool, state-of-the-art
gymnasium with indoor heated pool, spa and
sauna. The hotel also features a fine dining room,
ballroom and function room.
Client: Sunland Group
Service provided: Estimating, Trade Bill of
Quantities and Post-Contract Services
East Hotel comprises a tower of 27-storey with
5-storey podium. The 4-star hotel has a total of
345 guest rooms including 6 suites. The rooms are
equipped with state-of-the-art communications
technology such as iHome/iPod-touch technology,
simple connectivity for laptops and complimentary
broadband/Wi-Fi internet throughout the hotel.
Rider Levett Bucknall provided full QS services on
this lifestyle business hotel.
Client: Swire Hotels
Service provided: Quantity Surveying

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 The Conrad, Hong
Kong
Situated on the upper
podium of Pacific Place,
the elliptical tower of
Conrad Hotel dominates
the complex. It has over
500 guestrooms which
command sweeping
views of harbour, Peak
and the city. These
are located on the
top half of the tower
and wrap around the
Grand Hyatt Shenzhen, China core containing the
service area and vertical
Grand Hyatt Shenzhen is part of City Crossing, a circulation. The bottom
550,000 sq. m. mixed-used development for which half contains luxury
Rider Levett Bucknall was the quantity surveyor. apartments owned by
The complex also includes the China Resources Swire Properties.
Building, Park Lane Manor and the MixC Shopping
Mall. The hotel is housed in a distinctive 38-storey Client: Swire Properties
crested building, with the top 7 floors encased in Service provided:
glass to create an illuminated lantern at nightfall. Quantity Surveying
Client: China Resources Land
Service provided: Quantity Surveying

Rialto Intercontinental
Hotel, Melbourne,
Australia
The Rialto
Intercontinental Hotel
is the first international
5-star hotel in
Melbournes financial
district. The 253-room
luxury hotel delivers
world-class design
and the latest hotel
technology to meet the
exacting demands of the
modern travellers. The
Rialto Intercontinental Metcourt Hotel, Emperors Palace,
Hotel Melbourne was South Africa
the winner of the
Tourism and Leisure A 20 million capital redevelopment of 92,000 sq.
Developments Category ft. 3-star hotel consisting of 248 keys situated at
in the 2012 Property Emperors Palace Casino complex close to the O.R
Council of Australia / Tambo international airport in Johannesburg, South
Rider Levett Bucknall Africa.
Innovation & Excellence
Awards. Client: Peermont Global
Client: Eureka Funds Service provided: Cost Management
Management
Service provided: Cost
Consultancy

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 Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16, Macau
Located on Rua do Visconde Paco de Arcos Macau,
Ponte 16 is a hotel and casino resort which opened
in 2008. The hotel has 408 rooms with casino,
restaurants and bars, swimming pools, business
centres, fitness centres, entertainment, conference
rooms and exhibition facilities.
Client: Pier-16 Property Development
Service Provided: Quantity Surveying

Fairmont Peace Hotel (Refurbishment),

Shanghai, China
Fairmont Peace Hotel has been a Shanghai
landmark for over a century. In 2007, the grand hotel
closed for an extensive refurbishment programme
under the direction of HBA/Hirsch Bedner
Associates. The scope of the restoration has been all
encompassing, providing a dramatic renewal of both
the interior and exterior of the hotel, including guest
rooms, the lobby, and other facilities.
Client: HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates
Service provided: Quantity Surveying

Al Tilal, Al Khuwair, Muscat, Oman

A 77,000 sq. m. mega tourism project comprising
of a shopping mall, office buildings, hotel
apartments, residential apartments and a 5-star
hotel. The development aims at establishing an
integrated project, which caters to the needs of
families, entertainment, tourism, shopping as well as
the corporate environment.
Client: Al Madina Real Estate
Service provided: Pre Contract Cost Management

Mondior Hotel, Emperors Palace, South Africa

A 15 million capital development of 72,000 sq.
ft. 4-star hotel consisting of 166 keys situated at
Emperors Palace Casino complex also known
as the Vegas of Africa close to the O.R Thambo
international airport in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Client: Peermont Global
Service provided: Cost Consultancy

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The Horizon Apartment Hotel, Mozambique
A 75 million capital development of 290,000 sq. ft.
hotel apartments (187 no.) constructed on a
podium, which consists of structural parking, retail
and convention facilities. The site is adjacent to
the coast of the Indian Ocean and therefore a
conventional basement could not be constructed
due to the water table being 2 feet below the
surface. Parking is structurally built above the
ground.
Client: Rani Resorts
Service provided: Cost Consultancy
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Hyatt Regency Shatin, Hong Kong
Opened in February 2009, the hotel has 559
guestrooms and suites, as well as 2 restaurants
and a bar. Over 750 sq. m. has been dedicated to
meeting and event space, including the pillarless
Regency ballroom and 3 Salon meeting rooms.
Other recreational facilities include a fitness centre,
a 25-meter outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis
court, sauna and steam facilities.
Client: New World Development
Service provided: Quantity Surveying
Fairmont Yangcheng Lake Hotel, Kunshan,
China
Situated by the scenic Yangcheng Lake, the hotel
features 200 guest rooms and also includes an
additional 25-room VIP villa, 1,600 sq. m. of function
space, a Willow Stream Spa and Health Club and 5
F&B outlets. The hotel was completed and opened
in 2009.
Client: Kunshan City Construction Investment
Development
Service provided: Quantity Surveying
Yalong Bay Mangrove Tree Resort Sanya,
Hainan, China
Yalong Bay Mangrove Tree offers 504 rooms and
includes bars and restaurants, as well as a pillarless
975 sq. m. ballroom can accommodate up to 1,200
guests. Outdoor venues can accommodate more
than 3,000 guests on a beachfront party lawn.
About 260 meters of beautifully landscaped beach
as well as an open lobby are integral part of its eco-
friendly and pristine design.
Client: ITC Properties
Service provided: Cost Consultancy
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