Best Luxury Hotels in Australia

Travelling soon to Australia?  And, you can't decide where to stay? Here is a list of recommended hotels all around the country.




1. The Henry Jones Art Hotel - Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
    
Style: Boutique/Design

The Henry Jones is Australia's first and only dedicated art hotel. The Henry Jones presents an environment where people can appreciate and enjoy art in a whole new way. The Henry Jones Hotel has raised the bar to new heights on the strength of its commitment to offering guests exposure to sophisticated visual art while experiencing luxury at its best! 


There are works of art in all the guest rooms. The best Tasmanian food & wine are served in Henry's restaurant. Choose to dine inside or outside in the surrounding contemporary style & indulgent alfresco experience.


Highlights:


Fine Dining on Site: Henry's Restaurant.
Theatre & Museums: You can buy the art off the walls here as well as take a gallery tour of the hotel.


2. The Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney - Sydney, Nsw, Australia


Style: Classic Luxury

From the moment you arrive at our 5 star luxury Sydney hotel, you’ll experience the Amora difference. This award winning boutique hotel in Sydney CBD combines space, style and warmth to provide the ultimate ambience for business travel or holiday pleasure.
There are 415 stylish guest rooms at our luxury hotel, two restaurants and two bars offering exceptional wining and dining facilities, Amora Spa, swimming pool, gymnasium and business centre. In addition our function rooms are ideally suited to conferences, corporate meetings, special events and weddings in Sydney CBD. 
The three main function rooms are complemented by three smaller boardrooms which cater from eight to up to 280 in the pillarless Whiteley Ballroom. 
Wine, dine, relax, meet, explore or play… it’s up to you.


3. Palazzo Versace - Gold Coast, Australia


Style: Classic Luxury

Creating choice and trends in fashion and home style is Donatella Versace's passion. To extend the signature label into a landmark hotel, Donatella brings together inspirations and influences from around the globe - refelcting past and present, classical and contemporary. 


Palazzo Versace, Gold Coast Australia. An exquisite destination, created for the world to enjoy. Palazzo Versace is the evolution of the Versace lifestyle, a place of Renaissance splendour, elegance and ease - in a location of breathtaking beauty. 


The world's first Versace hotel incorporates 205 classicallyt elegant rooms, 72 neighbouring condiminiums, 3 award-winning restaurants and a private marina, on a historic site at the edge of the Gold Coast's Broadwater. The Gold Coast's magnificent waterways, hinterland and white sandy beaches have established it worldwide as a resort destination. A glorious climate and a cosmopolitan approach to life are the attributes that make the Gold Coast such a perfect locale for meetings, incentives and special events. Naturally, Palazzo Versace, as the Gold Coast's premier holiday destination within a destination, is the preferred choice for every occasion.




4. Grand Hyatt Melbourne - Melbourne, Australia


Style: Classic Luxury

Grand Hyatt Melbourne, located in the heart of Melbourne, has an established and loyal clientele and is renowned for its luxury and consistent service excellence. Grand Hyatt Melbourne located at the top end of prestigious Collins Street in the heart of Melbourne's central business, shopping, theatre and restaurant district and is within walking distance of many of Melbourne's tourist attractions including Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria, Victorian Arts Centre, Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre, Melbourne Aquarium, Melbourne Museum and Melbourne Cricket Ground. The hotel offers 547 spacious guest rooms and suites, all representing the ultimate in hotel luxury.


The hotel accommodation includes 23 Grand Studio rooms, 18 Executive Suites, four Deluxe Suites, three Diplomatic Suites, and the Presidential Suite. The hotel has an extensive range of facilities and services to capture the imagination and requirements of all our guests. 


The City Club Health and Fitness Centre offers just some of the facilities provided by Grand Hyatt Melbourne and includes a fully equipped gymnasium, a swimming pool and spa, tennis courts, massage treatments and a steam room and sauna. For the convenience of business travellers, the hotel also has a fully equipped Business Centre, open 24 hours a day with extended secretarial services. 


Hotel dining is an experience not to be missed at Grand Hyatt Melbourne. For public dining, the hotel's restaurants and bars appeal to a variety of moods and tastes. From a la carte dining and an extensive buffet in Plane Tree Cafe to the wide selection of food outlets at Hyatt Food Court and Bars, the very nature of the hotel is sociable, an always enjoyable and memorable meeting place. 


Comprising 16 rooms, the hotel's meeting and banqueting facilities are specifically designed to suit every type of business event or social gathering. Grand Hyatt Melbourne can cater for up to 1500 guests and the hotel's function rooms are versatile and flexible features the state-of-the-art audio visual equipment, video and computer data projection equipment and satellite reception for teleconferencing.The hotel's central location, its sociable ambience, refined comforts and impeccable service make the Grand Hyatt Melbourne one of the city's premier hotels.


Highlights:


Awards: Travel & Leisure Award Winner


Note Bene: Grand Hyatt Melbourne is located at the top end of prestigious Collins Street in the heart of Melbourne's central business, shopping, theatre and restaurant district. The hotel is just a thirty minutes drive from Melbourne Airport.


Banquets & Meetings: Sixteen rooms including 2 ballrooms that can accommodate upto 1500 guestsBusiness CenterOpen twenty-four hours


Disabled Access: Six rooms on three floors are designed for disabled guests


Executive Retreat: The Grand Club Business Suite includes two rooms, a meeting room for up to twelve guests and adjoining lounge


Fine Dining on Site: Plane Tree Cafe with panoramic views over the plane trees on Russell Street, bar with live jazz and a nightclub Th-Sa


Fitness Center: gymnasium, aerobic studio, spinning classes, steam room and sauna


High Speed Internet: ISDN in all rooms


Beach: Within 10km are several beaches such as St. Kilda and the beach of Port Melbourne


Casino Gambling: Crown Casino is within walking distance of the hotel


Golfing: Less than 2km from the hotel is Albert Park Golf Range, one of the best in Australia


Shopping: Grand Hyatt Plaza has two levels of exclusive boutiques


Theatre & Museums: Within walking distance is Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria, Victorian Arts Centre and Melbourne Museum




5. The Observatory Hotel - Sydney, NSW, Australia


Style: Boutique/Design

A member of the Orient-Express Hotel's collection, The Observatory Hotel is Sydney's most acclaimed hotel. It's superbly located in the heart of The Rocks, minutes from the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.


With only 100 guest rooms and suites, The Observatory offers the highest level of personalized service. Uniquely fashioned after a Colonial Australian house and elegantly furnished with antiques and original art works. Its spacious rooms featuring marble bathrooms, balconies or large Bay windows leave nothing to be desired.


Capture the romance of a bygone era and relax at Globe Bar. Or, dine at Galileo restaurant, reminiscent of a Parisian salon, which offers innovative cuisine and features Australia's first Michelin Star Chef.


The magnificent Day Spa's signature 20-meter heated pool reflects the re-creation of the Southern constellations. Assured to rejuvenate your mind and body, a wide range of treatments feature the most luxurious of spa products, La Prairie.


6. Lilianfels Blue Mountains - Katoomba, Australia


Style: Classic Luxury

Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa is a renowned haven of relaxation in one of Australia's most beautiful destinations. The five star hotel is housed in a historic country mansion set amidst two acres of manicured gardens, overlooking some of the most spectacular scenery in the Blue Mountains, in New South Wales (NSW).


Just a short drive from Sydney, the hotel is a breathtaking escape for romantics, a delight for gourmets and a wonder for lovers of nature and the Blue Mountains.


Surrender to the ultimate pampering pleasure in our Blue Mountains spa retreat - a revitalising haven for your body and soul. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature where you can relax and rejuvenate amidst the pristine beauty of the Australian wilderness surrounded by the breathtaking view and forests of fragrant eucalyptus.


Re-energise yourself with our boundless choice of outdoor adventures – choose from bushwalking, bike riding, canyoning and tennis, or set the mood for complete relaxation with one of our indulgent spa treatments.


Let the staff at Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa recommend and arrange tailor made tours and activities to suit your individual interests, or enjoy the facilities at the hotel. Practice your backhand on our outdoor tennis court or swim a few laps in the stunning outdoor heated pool.




7. Voyages Longitude 131 - Ayers Rock, Northern Territory, Australia


Style: Boutique/Design

In the crisp, white linen of a king-sized bed you find the serene, silent sleep of the desert. Above the sweeping canopy of your palatial tent floats a greater canopy, endless and sparkling. Constellations brimming with Anangu, (local Aboriginal people), tales and stories. You dream the rich dreams found only in the heart of sacred, powerful places. As one of only 30 guests, you awake to your own private view of the sun rising over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Reflecting countless colours, Uluru drenches you with its fabled light. The walls of your tent are a visual narrative, telling of the discoveries made by an early outback pioneer.


To savour all that Longitude 131 and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park have to offer, guests must stay a minimum of two nights and one glance at the guest comments book reveals that many wish they'd stay longer.




8. Cradle Mountain Lodge - Cradle Mountain, Tasmania, Australia


Style: Classic Luxury

Cradle Mountain Lodge is an iconic, unique wilderness experience and is the closest you can be to the entrance of Tasmania's spectacular World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair National Park.


Just 2 hours drive from Launceston and 1.25 hours from Devonport, this superb escape showcases the best Cradle Mountain has to offer, with warm hospitality, sensational local food and wine, breathtaking scenery and magnificent wilderness surrounds. The Lodge itself is warm and inviting with open fires, comfy chairs and cosy spots, perfect for enjoying the postcard views or just relaxing.


Set discreetly within this wilderness setting, Cradle Mountain Lodge offers 4 different types of private timber cabins, from the contemporary Pencil Pine Cabins, to the luxurious King Billy Suites. Each provides every comfort you could need.


Around the Lodge, there are more than 20 walking trails to suit every fitness level. Discover animal and plant varieties found nowhere else on earth. You can trek mountains, take to trails on horseback, mountain bike or learn to fly-fish - just some of the many activities on offer. And when it's time to relax, guests can indulge in a therapeutic massage or sauna at the Waldheim Alpine Spa - the perfect place to soak away tension and time.




9. Shangri-La Hotel Sydney - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


Style: Classic Luxury

The Shangri-La Hotel Sydney Is Perfectly Positioned Between The Sydney Opera House And Harbor Bridge In The Heart Of The Historic Rocks District. The Hotel Offers An Unmistakable Five Star Experience Of Style And Comfort. Guest Rooms Are Some Of The Most Spacious And Luxurious In Sydney And Offer Spectacular Harbor Views. 


For The Discerning Traveler The Hotel Offers The Private Horizon Club Offering Upgraded Amenities, complimentary Refreshments and A Private Lounge. A World-class Selection Of Restaurants And Bars Offers Something To Delight And Satisfy Every Appetite. 


When It's Time For Work, The Fully Equipped Business Center Offers The Ideal Environment And Services. For Relaxation, The Hotel Offers An Indoor Swimming Pool, spa And Fully Equipped Gymnasium, Plus A Location Close To All That Sydney Has To Offer. Stay At The Shangri-La Sydney And Understand Why It Captivates.




10. Langham Hotel Melbourne - Melbourne, Australia


Style: Classic Luxury

The unimpeded, panoramic views of the Yarra River and Melbourne city skyline are breathtaking from this ideal location on the famous Southbank Promenade. Located on the banks of the Yarra River, The Langham, Melbourne is nestled amongst an abundance of al fresco cafes, restaurants and boutiques. 


The State Theatre, State Concert Hall (Hamer Hall), National Gallery of Victoria, Federation Square, the Arts Centre, Business District and Casino are on your doorstep. Melba restaurant offers dynamic, interactive dining and serves the best from around the world from our open kitchens, while at the same time offering magical views of the river. 


Refined elegance and sumptuous comfort greets guests in each of our 387 guest rooms and suites. Rich fabrics, textiles and colours create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Stunning marble four fixture (separate bath and shower) bathrooms add to the luxurious guest room experience. The most exclusive address in Melbourne alongside unrivaled facilities and services ensures the hotel is recognized as one of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Top Ten Tourist Destinations in Australia

A very good question to bear in mind when you want to travel to Australia the first time is which places worth visiting in Australia. Well, we decide to make a list with description of each of these tourist destinations. Remember that this is a selection of just 10 of places we can recommend and not the most visited destinations in Australia. There are at least thirty more places that should not be missed.


1. Kakadu National Park (Australia's largest national park), near Jabiru, southeast of Darwin, Australia


Kakadu National Park is located within the Alligator Rivers Region of the Northern Territory of Australia. It covers an area of 19,804 km2 (7,646 sq mi), extending nearly 200 kilometres from north to south and over 100 kilometres from east to west. It is the size of Slovenia, about one-third the size of Tasmania, or nearly half the size of Switzerland. The Ranger Uranium Mine, one of the most productive Uranium mines in the world, is contained within the park.

There are six main landforms in Kakadu National Park: the Arnhem Land plateau and escarpment complex, known as the stone country; the outliers; the lowlands; the southern hills and basins; the floodplains; and the tidal flats. Each landform has its own range of habitats. Kakadu’s varied landscapes and the habitats they contain are features that contributed to its listing as a World Heritage Area.


The diverse environments of Kakadu National Park support an astonishing array of animals, a number of which have adapted to particular habitats. Some animals in the Park are rare, endangered, vulnerable or endemic. Responding to the extreme weather conditions experienced in the Park, many animals are active only at particular times of the day or night or at particular times of the year.


2. Broome, Kimberley Region, Western Australia


The Kimberley is one of the nine regions of Western Australia. It is located in the northern part of Western Australia, bordered on the west by the Indian Ocean, on the north by the Timor Sea, on the south by the Great Sandy and Tanami Deserts, and on the east by the Northern Territory.

The region was named after the Kimberley diamond fields in South Africa. This was due to the two areas sharing a similar landscape. The discovery of diamonds in the Kimberley region has subsequently added to the likeness.


Much of the Kimberley is chiefly covered in open savanna woodland dominated by low bloodwood and boab trees (Adansonia gregorii) with Darwin stringybark and Darwin woollybutt eucalypts in the wetter areas. The red sandy soil of the Dampier Peninsula in the south is known for its characteristic pindan wooded grassland while in the more fertile areas like the Ord valley the trees are grasslands of Chrysopogon, Aristida, Dicanthium and Xerochloa (rice grass) in the wetter valleys. The banks of the Ord, Fitzroy and other rivers are home to a greater variety of vegetation while in sheltered gorges of the high rainfall north there are patches of tropical dry broadleaf forest, called monsoon forests, deciduous vine forest or vine thicket in Australia (often mistakenly called 'dry rainforest'), which were unknown to science until 1965 and are one of the most floristically rich parts of Australia outside the Wet Tropics and southwestern WA. There are also areas of mangrove in river estuaries where the coast is flatter.


3. Sydney, Australia


Sydney is the largest and most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. Inhabitants of Sydney are called Sydneysiders, comprising a cosmopolitan and international population of people from numerous places around the world.

In 2010, Sydney was ranked 7th in Asia and 28th globally for economic innovation in the Innovation Cities Top 100 Index by innovation agency 2thinknow.Sydney also ranks among the top 10 most liveable cities in the world according to Mercer Human Resource Consulting and The Economist.

Sydney has a reputation as an international centre for commerce, arts, fashion, culture, entertainment, music, education and tourism, making it one of GaWC's Alpha + world cities. Sydney has hosted major international sporting events, including the 1938 British Empire Games, the 2000 Summer Olympics, and the final match of the 2003 Rugby World Cup. The main airport serving Sydney is Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.

As the financial and economic hub of Australia, Sydney has grown to become a wealthy and prosperous city. The largest economic sectors in Sydney, as measured by the number of people employed, include property and business services, retail, manufacturing, and health and community services. Since the 1980s, jobs have moved from manufacturing to the services and information sectors. Sydney provides approximately 25 percent of the country's total GDP.


4. Uluru - Ayers Rock (Australia's most sacred rock), Northern Territory, central Australia


Uluru also known as Ayers Rock, is a large sandstone rock formation in the southern part of the Northern Territory, central Australia. It lies 335 km (208 mi) south west of the nearest large town, Alice Springs; 450 km (280 mi) by road. Kata Tjuta and Uluru are the two major features of the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park. Uluru is sacred to the Aṉangu, the Aboriginal people of the area. The area around the formation is home to a plethora of springs, waterholes, rock caves and ancient paintings. Uluru is listed as a World Heritage Site.

The park receives an average rainfall of 307.7 mm (12.1 in) per year. The average high temperature in summer (December–January) is 37.8 °C (100.0 °F), and the average low temperature in winter (June–July) is 4.7 °C (40.5 °F). Temperature extremes in the park have been recorded at 46 °C (115 °F) during the summer and −5 °C (23 °F) during winter nights. UV levels are extreme most days, averaging between 11 and 15 on the UV index.

Since the park was listed as a World Heritage Site, annual visitor numbers rose to over 400,000 visitors by the year 2000. Increased tourism provides regional and national economic benefits. It also presents an ongoing challenge to balance conservation of cultural values and visitor needs.


Admission to the park costs A$25 per person, and provides a three day pass. Passes are non-transferable and all passes are checked by park rangers.


Climbing Uluru is a popular attraction for visitors. A chain handhold added in 1964 and extended in 1976 makes the hour-long climb easier, but it is still a long (800 m/0.5 mi) and steep hike to the top, where it can be quite windy. It is recommended individuals drink plenty of water whilst climbing, and those who are unfit, suffer from vertigo or medical conditions restricting exercise, do not attempt it. Climbing Uluru is generally closed to the public when high winds are recorded at the top. There have been at least 35 deaths relating to recreational climbing since such incidents began being recorded.


The local Aṉangu do not climb Uluru because of its great spiritual significance. They request that visitors do not climb the rock, partly due to the path crossing a sacred traditional Dreamtime track, and also due to a sense of responsibility for the safety of visitors. The visitors guide says "the climb is not prohibited, but we prefer that, as a guest on Aṉangu land, you will choose to respect our law and culture by not climbing."


5. Melbourne, Australia


Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia, after Sydney. The Melbourne City Centre (also known as the "Central Business District" or "CBD" is the hub of the greater geographical area (or "metropolitan area") and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater geographical area had an approximate population of four million. Inhabitants of Melbourne are called Melburnians.

The discovery of gold in Victoria in 1851 led to the Victorian gold rush, and Melbourne, which served as the major port and provided most services for the region, experienced rapid growth. Within months, the city's population had increased by nearly three-quarters, from 25,000 to 40,000 inhabitants. Thereafter, growth was exponential and by 1865, Melbourne had overtaken Sydney as Australia's most populous city.


Melbourne is an international cultural centre, with cultural endeavours spanning major events and festivals, drama, musicals, comedy, music, art, architecture, literature, film and television. It was the second city after Edinburgh to be named a UNESCO City of Literature and has thrice shared top position in a survey by The Economist of the world's most liveable cities on the basis of a number of attributes which include its broad cultural offerings.


The city celebrates a wide variety of annual cultural events and festivals of all types, including the Melbourne International Arts Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Melbourne Fringe Festival. The Australian Ballet is based in Melbourne, as is the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Melbourne is the second home of Opera Australia after it merged with 'Victoria State Opera' in 1996. The Victorian Opera had its inaugural season in 2006 and operates out of various venues in Melbourne.


Notable theatres and performance venues include: The Victorian Arts Centre (which includes the State Theatre, Hamer Hall, the Playhouse and the fairfax Studio), Melbourne Recital Centre, Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Princess Theatre, Regent Theatre, Forum Theatre, Palace Theatre, Comedy Theatre, Athenaeum Theatre, Her Majesty's Theatre, Capitol Theatre, Palais Theatre and the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art. There are more than 100 galleries in Melbourne.


Most notably it is home to Australia’s oldest and largest art gallery, the National Gallery of Victoria.




6. Flinders Ranges (largest mountain range in South Australia)


The Flinders Ranges National Park is situated approximately 400 km north of Adelaide in the northern central part of South Australia's largest mountain range, the Flinders Ranges. The park covers an area of 912 km², northeast of the small town of Hawker. The Heysen Trail and Mawson Trails pass through the park.

The park's most characteristic landmark is Wilpena Pound, a large, sickle-shaped, natural amphitheatre covering nearly 80 km², containing the range's highest peak, St Mary Peak (1,170 metres).


The park centre at Wilpena Pound is accessible by sealed road from Hawker. Other areas in the park can be reached by un-sealed roads, which are mostly accessible by two-wheel drive vehicles except in bad weather or after heavy rain. There are many lookouts, scenic vistas, small canyons and unusual rock formations located in the park. These include Wilpena Pound, Wilkawillina Gorge, Hucks Lookout, Brachina Gorge, Bunyeroo Gorge and Arkaroo Rock. The park has some stone ruins from early European settlement and Aboriginal rock art sites. An amazing rock formation called the Great Wall of China is located just outside the park. Camping is permitted at many locations in the park.


7. Whitsunday Islands, Queensland, Australia


Whitsunday Islands is a national park in Queensland, Australia, 920 kilometres (570 mi) northwest of Brisbane. It has beautiful scenery and also has a few walks that are open to any one that camps on the islands. To camp on the islands visitors need to book a site.
The Whitsunday Islands lie midway along Australia's Queensland coast and are bordered by the Great Barrier Reef and the waters of the Coral Sea. Migrating humpback whales favour the waters around the Whitsunday Islands as a calving ground between May and September each year. Marine stingers are found in the waters of the islands between October and May.

The region spans from the beaches of Bowen in the north and Laguna Whitsundays in the south. All 74 of the islands are surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef and only eight them are inhabited.


8. Great Barrier Reef (World's largest coral reef system), Queensland, Australia


The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest reef system composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,600 kilometres (1,600 mi) over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometres (133,000 sq mi). The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland in north-east Australia.

The Great Barrier Reef can be seen from outer space and is the world's biggest single structure made by living organisms. This reef structure is composed of and built by billions of tiny organisms, known as coral polyps. 

This reef supports a wide diversity of life and was selected as a World Heritage Site in 1981. CNN labeled it one of the seven natural wonders of the world.The Queensland National Trust named it a state icon of Queensland.


9. North Stradbroke Island, Southeast of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia


North Stradbroke Island is an Australian island in the state of Queensland, 30 km southeast of the capital Brisbane. Before 1896 the island was part of the Stradbroke Island. In that year a storm separated it from South Stradbroke Island, forming the Jumpinpin Channel. It is known colloquially as Straddie.

The island is about 38 km long and 11 km wide. North Stradbroke Island is the second largest sand island in the world. North Stradbroke, South Stradbroke and Moreton Island act as a barrier to Moreton Bay.


The permanent population the island is quite small, at 2000, but the number of people on the island swells significantly during the holiday season. There is no bridge to the island and the only access is by vehicular or passenger ferries leaving from Cleveland.


10. Freycinet National Park, Tasmania, Australia


Freycinet is a national park on the east coast of Tasmania, Australia, 125 km northeast of Hobart. It occupies a large part of the Freycinet Peninsula, named after French navigator Louis de Freycinet, and Schouten Island.

Bordering the national park is the small settlement of Coles Bay, and the largest close town is Swansea. Freycinet contains part of the rugged Tasmanian coastline and includes the secluded Wineglass Bay, voted by several travel authorities as one of the world's ten best beaches. Famous features of the park include its red and pink granite formations and a series of jagged granite peaks in a line, called "The Hazards".

The park receives on average 600 mm (23.6 in.) of rain per year. It has a climate similar to that of France with on average more than 300 days of sunshine.