Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, resort, entertainment complex
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters is a hotel and resort in the center of Alice Springs, in Australia's Northern Territory, sitting at the foot of the MacDonnell Ranges beside a golf course. Rooms come with private balconies or courtyards, and the property has an outdoor pool, restaurants, bars, a spa, and a fitness area.
The property takes its name from the Lasseter legend, which put Central Australia on the map for many people in the early 20th century through stories of a hidden gold reef in the desert. Over the decades, the hotel grew into one of the main places to stay in this remote part of the country.
The name Lasseters refers to Harold Lasseter, a prospector who claimed to have found a gold reef deep in the Outback during the 1930s. His story is part of local memory in Alice Springs, and guests staying here often find themselves drawn into that chapter of the region's past.
The hotel is in the heart of Alice Springs, so most of the town's main spots are reachable on foot or by car without much effort. Excursions into the surrounding desert are best planned for the early morning, before the heat of the day sets in.
The hotel houses a casino, which is a rare feature for a property in such a remote part of the country. This draws not only travelers passing through on their way to the desert, but also people from across the wider region who come specifically for that.
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