Rooms combine classic and contemporary touches such as plush Duxiana beds, original art and Nespresso machines.
By contrast, Nespresso's doses are neat aluminium capsules, also kept under pressure using carbon dioxide.
But Nespresso's growth has slowed as dozens of rivals offer coffee pods that fit into its machines.
WSJ: Boss Talk: Nestl��'s Nespresso Sets Sights on U.S., China for Its Growth
While Apple was a pioneer in this space, many others like the Nespresso brand have followed suit.
It reported a 20% growth in its Nespresso line, which includes machines and coffee capsules, for the full-year.
The 53-year-old CEO recently spoke with The Wall Street Journal about his expansion plans and how Nespresso's sales model lets the company keep close tabs on consumers.
WSJ: Boss Talk: Nestl��'s Nespresso Sets Sights on U.S., China for Its Growth
The rooms are large by hotel standards and very well equipped, with wet bars, Nespresso machines, terraces, gorgeous bathrooms and a very residential feel, more like apartments than hotel rooms.
Competitors may have one edge over Nespresso: convenience.
WSJ: Boss Talk: Nestl��'s Nespresso Sets Sights on U.S., China for Its Growth
Nespresso uses foil capsules for every single cup.
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Though the company has lost several patent suits aimed at halting production of those pods, Chief Executive Jean-Marc Duvoisin says the competition is a positive for Nespresso, which represents roughly 5% of the Swiss food giant's group sales.
WSJ: Boss Talk: Nestl��'s Nespresso Sets Sights on U.S., China for Its Growth
As shown in part 1 of this article, it is only through business model innovation (such as Nespresso) and developing genuine platforms that mobilize the whole industry as collaborators (such Apple and Amazon) that you get transformational change.
After recuperating with sleep and espresso (every room has a Nespresso machine), the first stop was Wolgan Valley Resort in the Blue Mountains, a three hour drive away (including the last half hour on a spine rattling, studded dirt road).
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You and your favourite fellow envoy will have a hard time invoking immunity to the hotel's complimentary Internet access, Nespresso coffee facilities and individually designed guest rooms with sophisticated touches like toile wall treatments, nailhead trim and stately fireplaces.
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