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.
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.