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The hotel opened on 1 February 1879, with 100 rooms and a further 60 unfinished at the time of opening.
1890-91, the majority of the interior of the hotel was reconstructed, decorated and furnished
1893–95, extensive additions were made with the construction of a new block fronting Barwick Street.
1972 Taken over by Hickmet Hotels
1977 Taken over by Grand Metropolitan Hotels
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