The accommodation offering in the Blue Mountains is on the up. This week, the owners of the historic Lilianfels Resort and Spa announced the details of a rebrand under the Salter Brothers Hospitality Group, which will see the charming country house-style resort undergo a major multi-million-dollar renovation.
Under the new brand category, Lilianfels will become the second estate to join Salter Brothers’ Ardour Collection (with Ardour Milton Park in Bowral joining the group earlier this year). So what can we expect from the revitalised Lilianfels? According to the team, the multimillion-dollar refurbishment will include upgrades to the reception and lounge areas, a reimagined bar (extended to include a wine wall and intimate private dining room), and renovations to the 89 guest rooms and suites.
Aiming to maintain the heritage charm and opulence of the historic hotel, the redesign will blend heritage features with contemporary prints and colours, with Salter Brothers describing the design approach as “playful sophistication.” Acclaimed design firm Luchetti Krelle has been tasked with the interior transformation, and they’ll be drawing inspiration from “eccentric English garden estates” while honouring the 1880s heritage of the original building.
Sandra Kloprogge, Regional General Manager overseeing the project, explains that the renewal of the hotel will be “a thoughtful transformation that respects its history while setting a new standard for luxury, wellness, and immersive guest experiences in the region.”
Beyond the accommodation upgrades, the Lilianfels revamp will include elevated dining, refreshed event spaces, and enhanced wellness facilities, reinforcing its position as one of the best hotels in the Blue Mountains.
The updated hotel is due to open in 2026, but will remain operational during the renovation period, with the property expecting to welcome guests with “minimal disruption” while works are underway.
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