THE SATINWOOD SUITE |
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This rectangular room seats about 80 people for dinner. The Satinwood Suite is lined with satinwood imported from Queensland which is now considered extinct.
There are many very detailed carvings around the walls, windows overlooking George Square and a large alabaster fireplace at the south end.
Having entered the building, continue forward to the reception desk. You will either be required to join one of the public tours of the building or, if you have other business within the building, you'll receive a pass.
Turn left, from Reception and continue, through the short corridor (including a steep ramp), to the foot of the Marble Staircase, go up a flight of steps, turn left (west) and go up another to the first floor. Turn left (south) follow the balustrade to the corner then turn left again (east). At the end of the balustrade, turn left (north) go up a flight of steps then turn left (west) and go up another flight to the second floor.
Continue to the wall in front of you and locate the north door into the room.
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entrance from the Octagonal Suite, with curtain ornate wall with painting |
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panels of ornate wood carving north door from atrium ornate wall with tapestry painting "Spring Roundelay" ornate wall with tapestry south door from atrium |
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door towards Council Chamber alabaster fire place with very ornate carvings west door to Council Chamber |
© 2004, Terry Robinson