Best Luxury Hotels in Australia

The award-winning Capella Sydney is housed in the historic, heritage-listed Department of Education building. This eight-story, five-star hotel boasts 192 guestrooms and suites – each decorated with a harmonious blend of historical and contemporary. The hotel offers four opulent prestige suites – the Capella, Farrer, Liberty, and MacQuarie Suite – each uniquely designed to provide a spacious, serene haven and panoramic views. This hotel never sleeps and offers 24-hour hotel service, in-room dining, and access to the world-class Wellness centre which includes heated indoor swimming pool and vitality pool as well as a fully equipped fitness centre. Guests can savour exquisite gastronomy in Brasserie 1930 and Aperture or opt to indulge in a signature cocktail in McRae Bar. Capella Sydney is home to sophisticated event spaces that are perfect for catered business events for up to 80 persons, and even lavish weddings, in any of their high-tech, classic function rooms.

Located in Melbourne’s bustling CBD, The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne is a five-star property with 257 stylish rooms and suites that offer breathtaking views of the city and Port Phillip Bay. Guests can indulge in contemporary Australian cuisine at Atria or savour a variety of premium rum and whiskey at Cameo – a tribute to Melbourne’s speakeasy scene. The Ritz-Carlton Spa provides a tranquil environment where guests can relax and recharge before heading out to explore the city. The hotel is made with materials that pay homage to the city’s unique stories.

Enjoying one of the best locations in the city, the 5*Park Hyatt is luxury in every sense. Boasting views of Sydney Harbour and the Opera House, the S-shaped hotel hugs the cove of Dawes Point. Sophisticated and elegant, the large rooms are finished in neutral earthy tones and have big picture windows, marble bathrooms, and the latest in-room technology. The jewel of this hotel is undoubtedly its rooftop pool and terrace with incredible views. Other leisure facilities include a spa with a full menu of treatments and a fitness centre. Dining comes with a view in two restaurants, while the bar welcomes you in for a casual drink and some light bites.

InterContinental Brisbane brings the brand’s signature blend of contemporary luxury and cultural connection to Queensland’s capital, marking its debut in the city. Centrally located on Elizabeth Street in Brisbane’s CBD, beside the Queen Street Mall, the hotel spans 25 floors and features 319 elegant rooms and suites with sweeping city views. Guests can enjoy exclusive access to Club InterContinental on the top floor, offering twilight drinks, breakfast and dedicated check-in. Facilities include an outdoor lap pool, modern gym and a range of versatile event spaces including one of the city’s largest ballrooms and 19 meeting rooms. Dining is centred around Latitude 27 Bar & Kitchen, an all-day restaurant and lobby bar serving local and international flavours in a relaxed yet refined setting. Set to undergo a major two-year transformation from 2026, the hotel will further enhance its interiors and guest experience while retaining its architectural heritage. InterContinental Brisbane is a refined base for business or leisure, ideally placed to explore the city and its evolving cultural landscape.

This is the third of the brand’s esteemed properties to arrive down under, perched in a prime position on Surfers’ Paradise. Three angular glass skyscrapers house the 169-bedroom hotel – along with a number of swish residences – making it a significant landmark on the horizon. The interior design, by Studio Aria, fuses coastal and city living. Inside is the Chuan Spa, the 26 & Sunny cafe, Akoya restaurant, Palm Court for afternoon teas, a lobby bar and the Cantonese T’ang Court. Outside is a sky terrace with palm trees, an ocean-view infinity pool bar and the open-air Coral Moon Bar.

Stay in the city’s premier shopping, dining and theatre district at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins. Book one of the prime Celestial Suites and you’ll be 150 metres above the action, with incredible views, a bespoke butler service, personalised pillow slips and bathrobes, fresh blooms, a premium mini-bar items and exclusive access to Club Sofitel. Dine at No35 overlooking the Yarra River and Southbank; drink in the Atrium Bar on 35; have a Monet-inspired lunch at the Lume; and book a table at Sofi’s Lounge for its innovative Mary Poppins High Tea.

If you want to feel indulged in your stay in Sydney, choose the Langham. First off, it’s in The Rocks so ideally located, and second, the rooms are among the largest in the city. You’ll instantly relax in the muted pastel décor which includes a king-sized bed even in the cheapest rooms; the best have terraces with views of West Harbour. The hotel is a complete charm with an art collection curated by Sotheby’s, bespoke furniture, and elaborate floral arrangements. There is an over-pervading (but beautiful) sense of pink – there’s even a pink vintage car to take you on tours. There’s a lavish underground spa, health club, stunning indoor heated pool, and tennis courts for some energetic release. Dining options are terrific and it’s simply de rigour to have an afternoon cocktail in the Palm Court.

Despite only having 31 rooms, there’s a lot going on in the Establishment so if you’re looking for a quiet stay, this hotel is not your best choice. Previously a department store dating to 1890, the building is in a discreet street 5 minutes from Circular Quay. More like an entertainment venue than a hotel, the rooms interconnect with three restaurants, three bars and a nightclub. Rooms are either dark or light with exposed brick walls, parquetry floors, contemporary furnishings and great technology including unlimited Netflix. Dining options range from fine dining to sushi to bar snacks. If you don’t want to head out in the evening, there’s food and drink aplenty as well as the call of the bright lights of the nightclub.

Located on Collins Street, one of Melbourne’s most prestigious addresses, the InterContinental is suitably sophisticated, with a blend of modern and traditional design elements across its two wings. It features the award-winning Alluvial Restaurant (set in the atrium), serving modern Australian cuisine that’s crafted using locally-sourced ingredients, as well as a bar and lounge, and a high tea service. The wellness amenities comprise a fitness centre, a sauna, an indoor pool and treatment rooms. While the public spaces lean toward grandness, the bedrooms focus on comfort, making the hotel popular with both business and leisure travellers.

Hobart is the island’s capital and home to the Islington Hotel. A little out of the city, the 19th century, Regency-style boutique establishment affords guests tranquillity, with its own garden. Inside are antique furnishings and fine art works in what resembles an urban lodge. There are 11 characterful bedrooms with iPads, Islington Dream beds, a mini-bar and daily house-made treats; also a restaurant – the Islington kitchen – serving seasonal, organic food, a wine cellar, meeting rooms and excellent views of Mount Wellington. The Islington Hotel caters exclusively to adult guests.

Featuring a sophisticated, dark and rather kooky style, the QT Perth boasts an excellent location and plenty of personalised touches to keep guests interested. The style of the hotel mirrors a very stylish and neat bachelor pad. The staff members are all female and are quirkily named directors of chaos. Each staff member is dressed in black and provides guests with a warm welcome. The black theme is followed all the way through to the guest rooms, which come complete with black marble bathrooms and people who want the chance to enjoy the best city views should choose a room that is located on one of the upper floors of the south side.

InterContinental Sydney, housed in the historical Treasury Building of 1851, seamlessly blends all of today’s comfort with the proud heritage of the hotel. This luxury stay boasts 509 beautifully decorated guestrooms and suites including 28 deluxe suites and an award-winning Club InterContinental lounge. The hotel prides itself on stunning views of iconic Sydney landmarks including the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge – it is no wonder it is included in the impressive luxury portfolio of IHG Hotels. There are top-of-the-range wellness and leisure facilities including a 31-story-high indoor, heated swimming pool overlooking the Sydney Opera House. Intercontinental Sydney offers a range of elegant local and international dining experiences, plush social spaces, and a host of function spaces – perfect for hosting MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) events, celebrations, and weddings – with a selection of exquisite packages on offer and a glamourous Vera Wang bridal boutique.