Shangri-La
Cairns, Australia
Built 2005
Shangri-La in Cairns was built in 2005; no completed renovation is yet on record. Its HotelChrono freshness score is 6.9/10.
Renovation forecast · estimate
Likely due for renovation now
Past its typical ~8-year renovation cycle. A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
Location
Satellite view · Cairns, Australia
Timeline
2018
AU$13M guestroom renovation (184 rooms) began March 2018, completed by early 201
2019
AU$13M guestroom renovation completed — nautical-inspired redesign of 184 rooms
2019
Restaurant renovation underway as of Feb 2019 (completion date not confirmed in
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Facts
Stars
5★
Built
Sourced2005
Ownership & operator
Who runs and owns this hotel, at the company level — from public sources. The decision layer behind every renovation.
Ownership data depth
1/3 · 33%
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“In Australia, the Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns has completed the AU$13-million (US$10-million) renovation of its 184 guestrooms.”
“Sydney-based design firm Stack Studios led the two-phase transformation process that started in March 2018.”
“The hotel is expected to open in January 2005, with improvements including refurbished guest rooms and lobby, new Horizon Club rooms with Horizon Club lounge, four new conference rooms, a new restaurant and a fitness centre.”
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Frequently asked
When was Shangri-La built?+
Shangri-La (Cairns, Australia) was built in 2005.
How old is Shangri-La?+
Shangri-La is 21 years old — it was built in 2005. Age measures the building; the Chrono Score measures how fresh it feels today.
Has Shangri-La been renovated recently?+
We have not yet found a sourced completed renovation year for Shangri-La.
What is the Chrono Score of Shangri-La?+
Its Chrono Score is 6.9/10 (Ageing) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 5-star rating.