The Exchange Hotel at Hamilton thinks reaching the age of 96 is definitely something worth celebrating. Corrie Hoogenboom has seen more than nine decades of birthdays, but in 96 years of celebrations, she has never faced anything quite like the Mac and Cheese Mountain recently presented to her by staff at the Exchange Hotel at Hamilton. The 96 year-old who has a close relationship with the hotel and its staff, was presented with a birthday party complete with one mac and che

When veteran hotel manager Mat Sargent was given the task of shifting the public perception of the Sydney Junction Hotel, he was under no illusion about the scope of what lie ahead. But, in just a few months a lot has changed at the hotel that was once known for its late-night dance culture... When Iris Capital purchased Sydney Junction Hotel late last year in a package deal along with the Gunyah and Argenton hotels, they knew the hotel came with a legacy. Currently listed

Arguably one of the most popular and well-known hotels in Hamilton, the Exchange Hotel has seen its fair share of action over the years. Once a favourite late-night venue for revelers of every vintage, the hotel has experienced a down-turn of late, but all of that is about to change. According to Eastern Hotels Group spokesperson Andrew Lazarus, the Exchange Hotel is about to undergo a major internal face-lift designed to bring the pub back to its roots. "We believe the hotel

Pub food has come a long way since the good old counter meal, and that has never been more apparent than when you look at the dining options available at the Sydney Junction Hotel, Hamilton. Cleverly put together, the menu offers a strong selection of dishes that combine traditional pub fair with the contemporary idea of a shared dining experience. Signature dishes like Confit Duck Maryland - a soft and succulent duck leg served on a bed of glass noodles, bok choy, fried shal