Best Luxury Hotels in Australia

The EVE Hotel Sydney is a tranquil retreat in a neighbourhood filled with everything you need during your stay. The hotel offers serene accommodation options that have been specially designed to allow for relaxation and connection with nature. There is a selection of luxurious guestrooms and suites with the hotel’s premier accommodation, The EVE Suite, overlooking the Wunderlich Lane precinct. Rooftop dining is available at Lottie, where a bold combination of local and Mexican flavours meet in an idyllic setting. Bar Julius Lobby Bar invites guests to try expertly crafted drinks in a lavish setting surrounded by art. The hotel boasts a 20-metre rooftop pool with private cabanas and offers poolside dining throughout the day. Guests can enjoy the on-site fitness facilities and access to nearby spa treatments and The Parlour Room.

A bold, colourfully lit facade meets guests arriving at the Adelphi, a palette that continues inside, along with quirky artwork and installations. Its heated, year-round cantilever rooftop pool on level 9 is a highlight for many visitors, conducive to some swoon-worthy holiday snaps. Attention to detail is a big deal here; from the personalised welcome notes in each room to the luxurious linens and bath products. Take advantage of bespoke experiences, such as gin-making sessions and private cinema screenings. The Adelphi, a design hotel, is located in the central business district of Melbourne.

Ace Hotel Sydney offers unique accommodation in Surry Hills with modern and casual interior design in a great location – on the edge of the Central Business District. There are plenty of comfortable options when it comes to guestrooms and suites including the option of a luminous terrace or the spacious Loft Suite. Guests can choose between a selection of excellent dining and bar options from – LOAM, Good Chemistry, The Lobby cocktail bar and the spectacular rooftop restaurant, Kiln. The hotel is also home to a number of meeting and event spaces for any occasion from a boardroom conference to a grandiose wedding day – the team are on hand to help with organisation and offer group bookings. Ace Hotel Sydney is within walking distance form Hyde Park and a short distance from Central Station to make getting around and exploring Sydney convenient and comfortable.

Here 41 bedrooms are split into two separate wings, themselves early 19th-century warehouses renovated by Circa Morris Nun architects. One was first built by an ex-con as a grain store but has also served as a ship’s chandler, sailmaker, jam store, print shop and book store. The other wing has spent most of its life as a hotel. Each bedroom comes with Grown Alchemist toiletries, 49 inch HD TVs, a minibar stocked with local treats and a colour scheme reflecting the hotel’s name; local flora and fauna and original materials augment the decor. There’s no on-site restaurant as such, but there are plenty close by.

A sanctuary of luxury, this hotel is decadent, different and just a little bit wild. Its quirky architecture makes its mark on the Fortitude Valley skyline. While inside you’ll find facilities including a chic French bistro (Bisou Bisou), a Mediterranean rooftop bar and restaurant (Iris), a pool bar, a gym, around-the-clock concierge and room service, a secretarial service for business travellers and nanny hire for parents who want to party (or rest). The cutting-edge design incorporates bold art and avant-garde lighting with a striking monochrome palette. Bedrooms are equipped with tablet control systems, double-headed showers and minibars.

Despite the fact that it was established more than three decades ago, the Sheraton Mirage remains the epitome of luxury and the ocean facing rooms are difficult to beat with their huge picture windows and balconies that offer uninterrupted views. In fact, the hotel boasts some of the largest and most comfortable guest rooms in the area and there are 25 different configurations to choose from. For the best that money can buy, guests should make sure they select one of the 18 private villas, which often play host to visiting celebrities. In addition to first rate rooms, guests are also treated to a range of very luxurious amenities and the Oasis Pool is the perfect place to unwind. With 250 sun loungers to choose from guests never have to worry about fighting for their place in the sun.

Tribe is so stylish and modern that guests are sure to feel like they are stepping inside the pages of a design magazine as every detail is perfectly executed from the unique and very plush spray painted velvet chairs to the gleaming black columns. There are 126 guest rooms to choose from with the best options being those that provide views of Kings Park from the upper floors. Each room comes complete with plenty of gadgets and gismos, while the food is just as contemporary as the rest of the hotel and puts a gourmet twist on the fast food theme.

Those preferring a self-catering option can book a one, two or three-bedroom suite sleeping up to seven, with optional water views and paired car hire. All have private terraces and require a minimum two-night stay (larger apartments have five and seven-day minimums). Right next to the Waterfront Precinct, many wining and dining establishments are found on the property’s doorstep, although the fully equipped kitchen and BBQ facilities ensure you can cook up at feast in-suite. The venue is ideal for families with a wave pool on the grounds, plus porta cots, high chairs and strollers available on request.

This is a trendy lifestyle hotel offering visitors something a little bit different, in one of Canberra’s hippest neighbourhoods. Rooms feature custom artworks, complimentary minibars stocked with food and drink from local suppliers, smart TVs with Chromecast, toiletries from Australian skincare specialists Hunter Lab and coffeemakers, all as standard, with suites adding living areas and sofas. The decor throughout the property is mod and design-forward, with a suitably dark palette. Amenities include a fitness centre, a 25-metre heated pool, a sauna, the Braddon Merchant restaurant serving modern Aussie fare and the Midnight Bar.

W Sydney, a new luxury hotel set in the distinctive Ribbon structure over Darling Harbour, is designed by the renowned Australian firm Hassell and features interiors by Bowler James Brindley. The design reflects Sydney’s maritime heritage with nautical-themed rooms, and its larrikin spirit seen in vibrant and unconventional spaces like the Living Room, which is reimagined as a social hub with electric blue décor and nest-like seating. The hotel offers 588 marine-inspired guestrooms, including 162 suites, and embraces a ‘Future Noir’ theme across various spaces. W Sydney enhances the local dining and nightlife with its four new venues, including BTWN which features local produce and a late-night dessert bar in collaboration with Janice Wong. Additional amenities include the AWAY Spa for relaxation, a well-equipped FIT Gym, and the WET Deck for poolside leisure, all contributing to the hotel’s dynamic and inclusive atmosphere that celebrates Sydney’s energetic culture.

Bijou (by Melbourne standards), The Lyall is found in the upscale neighbourhood of South Yarra, known for its fashionable shops, galleries and restaurants. Its 49 suites boast separate living areas, kitchens and private balconies, with some overlooking the Japanese Maple Garden; book a Parisienne balcony room, a Grand Suite or the Penthouse to be at the top of the tree here. The hotel is quite the urban sanctuary, with an on-site spa and relaxation suite that has won numerous awards. The Lyall Champagne Bar and Bistro offers a French-inspired menu with an emphasis on fresh and locally-sourced ingredients.

Sofitel Adelaide brings a touch of French sophistication to the very heart of Adelaide’s city centre. The hotel stands 24 storeys tall and offers unparalleled views over the city from comfortable and stylish accommodation options and facilities. It is comprised of 251 lavish guestrooms and suites featuring the opulent Presidential Suite. Guests are invited to dine at multiple venues including the Garçon Bleu Restaurant where local Australian ingredients bring the flavours of France to life. The on-site Garçon Bleu Wine Bar and Déjà Vu Champagne Bar await guests and provide an elevated experience in style. The hotel also boasts a fully equipped fitness centre and state-of-the-art wellness facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool. Guests can take advantage of the excellent event and business facilities as well as the range of additional packages including wellbeing and planning services.