Hilton Surfers Paradise 6 Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise 4217 (07) 5680 8000 or http://hiltonsurfersparadise.com.au/ Comcater has been behind the scenes in helping to bring many “dream kitchens” to life for over 30 years. Comcater’s Major Projects and Specification division specialises in assisting clients, architects and kitchen designers to choose the right equipment for any
QT Sydney 49 Market St, Sydney 2000 http://www.designhotels.com/qt_sydney Design Hotels has ‘remixed’ two iconic buildings in the Sydney CBD to create the latest in their line of QT hotels. The reincarnation of the historic Gowings department store and heritage-listed State Theatre will be housing guests from September. The interior design concept is bold and playful,
Carindale Hotel Westfield Shopping Centre, 1151 Creek Rd, Carindale, QLD, 4152 (07) 3324 6200 or www.hotelcarindale.com.au The recent makeover of Westfield Carindale saw the need for the existing Carindale Hotel to be demolished, paving the way for a reimagining. The Hotel re-emerged as an integrated part of the Centre’s new extension, fronting both the street and internally to
Best Wester Premier Hotel 115 Kew 115 Cotham Rd Melbourne 3101 (03) 8862 0200 or http://hotel115kew.bestwestern.com.au/ Best Western Australasia has introduced the newly built Best Western Premier Hotel 115 Kew, Australia’s first Best Western Premier property. “We’re sure guests will be delighted with the distinct style and personalised service offered to them by the new Best
8Hotels have added two new properties to their collection. Albany Hotel Melbourne Cnr Toorak Rd and Millswyn St, South Yarra 3141 1800 338 877 or www.8hotels.com/melbourne-hotels/albany-hotel/ The newest addition to the 8Hotels family, the boutique Albany Hotel offers the choice between simple budget rooms or spacious suites with heritage features. Shabby chic meets rock star glam and a
Peppers Rundells Alpine Lodge Big Muster Drive, Dinner Plain, Victoria 3898 (03) 5159 6422 or www.rundells.com.au/ Peppers is growing. Mantra Group has announced further expansion to its network of boutique Peppers Retreats and Lodges with the addition of Rundells Alpine Lodge in Victoria’s Mt Hotham ski fields. To be known as Peppers Rundells Alpine Lodge, it will
Park Hyatt Sydney 7 Hickson Rd, The Rock, Sydney 2000 (02) 9256 1234 or sydney.park.hyatt.com Park Hyatt Sydney is celebrating its 22 years of operation in a dreamy location with a spectacular rebuilt residence. Leading the re-opening of Park Hyatt Sydney’s food and beverage offerings is executive chef Andrew McKee, from country Australia. Andrew’s inspiration is
Senior Vice President, Design & Innovation, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Mike Tiedy, unpacks what makes Starwood’s W brand so special. W Hotels redefined the traditional resort experience when it introduced W Retreat & Spa in the Maldives in 2006. W Retreats — of which there are now four — are different to the average
The Darling: The Star 80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont NSW 1800 800 830 or www.thedarling.com.au Sydney’s ‘most lovingly detailed hotel and spa’ shakes up the Australian scene with an international splash. It’s hard to recall such an utter transformation. The old Star City has been quietly retired (a ‘red dwarf’ perhaps?) and, supernova-like, The Star has
The Burbury Hotel: 1 Burbury Close, Barton ACT (02) 6173 2700 or www.burburyhotel.com.au I’m not the first one to say it, but Canberra is a peculiar place. Normal ‘rules of engagement’ don’t necessarily apply. And as you get sucked nearer the Parliament Hill vortex those rules become more and more elastic. The area I’m referring