Flexible Reservations
Check-in times will be flexible, meaning Refresh guests would decide when they wish to arrive
AT THE FINEST HOTELS
Refresh was a tech startup idea to allow guests to reserve a stunning hotel room for a few hours and enjoy complimentary access to hotel amenities. Although pilot tests were completed through the Australian National University TechLauncher program and Founder University (USA), a permanent service was never launched.
What was Refresh?
Refresh planned to allow you to reserve a stunning hotel room for a few hours and enjoy complimentary access to hotel amenities
The Concept
Complimentary Swimming
Refresh guests would enjoy some of the finest swimming pools and hotel facilities in town
Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in a private and refreshing hotel room shower, complete with fluffy white towels
Your Luxurious Escape
Refresh hotels looked to offer some of the finest hotels in the world and eligibility was restricted to five star and some four star properties. At Refresh, the idea was to redefine the travel experience by offering exquisite hotel rooms for short stays - without the overnight. Revel in complimentary access to top-notch swimming pools and facilities. Stay connected with complimentary wifi and work efficiently from the comfort of your room's desk. Enjoy a powernap in plush bedding. Indulge in a refreshing shower and then pamper yourself with the fluffiest of white towels. Refresh was planned to elevate your travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to your most pressing questions about Refresh
What was Refresh?
Refresh did not launch a permanent service. The plan was to allow guests to reserve a stunning hotel room for a few hours and enjoy complimentary access to hotel amenities
Who were intended guests?
Ideal for travelers with long layovers, busy professionals between meetings, daytime travellers, or anyone who needs a quick daytime retreat.
What amenity inclusions were planned?
Every Refresh hotel was to feature a swimming pool. All rooms a desk with complimentary wifi. Luxurious bedding was to allow you to enjoy a powernap followed by a refreshing and private hotel room shower with designer shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Your room will come with everything you would expect; from a hairdryer to those oh so fluffy white towels.
Refresh in Style
Planned amenities
Feel invigorated with a swim in a gorgeous pool and live like royalty for a few hours, as you refresh in an opulent hotel room in a luxurious property.
Arrive in Style
All Refresh hotels were to be located within Waymo One™ service areas, so there will be no need to drive, park or taxi. Arrive in style with the World's Most Experienced Driver™.