Set against the MacDonnell Ranges, Crowne Plaza Alice Springs is a deluxe hotel committed to advancement in sustainability. It is also committed to service excellence with unrivalled facilities. Winner of several prestigious awards including the state innovation and sustainability categories of the 2009 Telstra Business Awards and the 2009 AHA Environmental Hotel of the Year, Crowne Plaza Alice Springs has won accolades in part due to installing the largest rooftop mounted solar array in the southern hemisphere. All 236 air conditioned guest rooms feature balconies that either overlook the MacDonnell Ranges or the hotels heated swimming pool. Business is catered for with high speed internet access and in-room safes and 24 hour room service. Other facilities include a gymnasium, spa and sauna, swimming pool - heated for those cool desert winters, and two tennis courts. A favourite for locals and guests is Hanuman restaurant. Additional dining options include Balloons Bistro, The Lobby Bar and room service dining.