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HOT 100 HOTELS AND VENUES

HOT 100

HOTELS AND VENUES

The votes are in for Spice’s annual Hot 100 hotels and venues. Our readers have spoken, putting forward their nominations for the best events spaces across Australia and New Zealand. From large convention centres and stadiums, to hotels, restaurants and retreats, here are the gongs for the best of 2024.

Best business hotel

Amora Hotel Brisbane

Brisbane, Queensland | @amorabrisbane

The Ritz-Carlton, Perth

Perth, Western Australia | @ritzcarltonperth

Dorsett Gold Coast

Gold Coast, Queensland | @dorsettgoldcoast

Grand Hyatt Melbourne

Melbourne, Victoria | @grandhyattmelbourne

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

Sydney, NSW | @fullertonhotelsydney

Pan Pacific Melbourne on the Yarra River

Best boutique hotel

Crystalbrook Albion

Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW | @crystalbrookalbion

Ace Hotel Sydney

Sydney, NSW | @acehotelsydney

Emporium Hotel South Bank

Brisbane, Queensland | @emporiumhotels

Jonah’s Restaurant and Boutique Hotel

Palm Beach, NSW | @jonahswhalebeach

Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders

Melbourne, Victoria | @hotelindigomelbourne

Crystalbrook Albion

Studio 1 is the best of so many spaces to choose from at W Melbourne.

Studio 1 Melbourne

Best convention centre hotel

Hyatt Regency Sydney

Sydney, NSW | @hyattregencysydney

W Brisbane

Brisbane, Queensland | @W_Brisbane

Crown Metropol

Melbourne, Victoria | @crownmelbourne

Pan Pacific Melbourne

Melbourne, Victoria | @panpacificmelbourne

InterContinental Adelaide

Adelaide, South Australia | @interconadl

Hyatt Regency Sydney

Best venue or studio for virtual/hybrid events

Studio 1 W Melbourne

Melbourne, Victoria | @wmelbourne

Loghic Events

Haymarket, NSW | @loghicconnect

Connected Event Group Broadcast Studio

Sydney, NSW | @Connectedeventgroup

ICC Sydney

Sydney, NSW | @iccsydney

Encore Hybrid Studio

Sydney, NSW | @encoreapac

ICC Sydney

Mollymook is an absolutely beautiful part of the world.

Bannisters by the Sea

Best regional hotel

Bannisters by the Sea

Mollymook, NSW | @bannistershotels

Lorne Hotel

Lorne, Victoria | @lornehotelview

Lancemore Mansion Hotel

Werribee Park Werribee, Victoria | @lancemorehotels

The Sebel Yarrawonga

Yarrawonga, Victoria | @sebelyarrawonga

Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley

Windsor, NSW | @cphawkesburyvalley

The Trawool Estate

Best regional conference venue

Batavia Coast Conference Centre

Geraldton, Western Australia | @bataviacoastconferencecentre

Chateau Elan at The Vintage

Hunter Valley, NSW | @chateauelanhuntervalley

The William Inglis Hotel – MGallery Hotel Collection

Warwick Farm, NSW | @thewilliaminglis

The Trawool Estate

Trawool, Victoria | @trawool_estate

Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas

Noosa Heads, Queensland | @pepperesnoosaresort

Dorsett Gold Coast

Best MICE hotel in New Zealand

Park Hyatt Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand | @parkhyattauckland

Hilton Lake Taupo

Hilltop, Taupō, New Zealand | @HiltonHotels

JW Marriott Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand | @jwmarriottauckland

Cordis Auckland Hotel

Auckland, New Zealand | @cordisauckland

Crowne Plaza Queenstown

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand | @crowneplazaqueenstown

Crowne Plaza Queenstown

Best Resort

RACV Cape Schanck Resort

Cape Schanck, Victoria | @racvcapeschanckresort

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

Gold Coast, Queensland | @jwmarriottgoldcoastresort

qualia

Hamilton Island, Queensland | @qualiaresort

Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas

Noosa Heads, Queensland | @pepperesnoosaresort

Saffire Freycinet

Coles Bay, Tasmania | @saffirefreycinet

qualia

Most sustainable hotel or venue

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Melbourne, Victoria | @mcec

Spring Bay Mill

Triabunna, Tasmania | @springbaymill

Element Melbourne Richmond

Melbourne, Victoria | @elementmelbourne

voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley

Pokolbin Hunter Valley, NSW | @vocokirktonparkhv

Brisbane Showgrounds

Bowen Hills, Brisbane, Queensland | @brisbaneshowgrounds Best resort

Brisbane Showgrounds

Best wellness hotel or resort

Billabong Retreat

Sydney, NSW | @billabongretreat

Elements of Byron Resort

Byron Bay, NSW | @elementsofbyron

Spicers Sangoma Retreat

Bowen Mountain, NSW | @spicerssangomaretreat

Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat

Tallebudgera Valley, Gold Coast, Queensland | @gwinganna

Alba Thermal Springs & Spa

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria | @albathermalsprings

Spicers Sangoma Retreat

Best venue for a product launch

Machine Hall

Sydney, NSW | @machinehallprecinct

Reign QVB

Sydney, NSW | @reignattheqvb

Flex by ISPT Collider

Sydney, NSW | @TheCollider_

Watersedge at Campbell’s Stores

Sydney, NSW | @watersedge_events

Aerial

Melbourne, Victoria | @showtimeeventgroup

Amora Hotel has been my go-to for business travel in Brisbane for years.

Amora Hotel Brisbane

Best private dining venue

cecconis

Melbourne, Victoria | @cecconisflinderslane

Warabi

Melbourne, Victoria | @warabimelbourne

12-Micron

Sydney, NSW | @12micron

Luna Lu and Bar Lulu

Sydney, NSW | @lunalutherocks

Fleur

Perth, Western Australia | @fleurtherestaurant

Warabi

Very well organised with flexible spaces and friendly staff.

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

Best hotel bar

W Brisbane

Brisbane, Queensland | @W_Brisbane

Songbird Bar at The Ritz-Carlton, Perth

Perth, Western Australia | @ritzcarltonperth

Zephyr Sky Bar

Sydney, NSW | @zephyrbarsyd

Jin Bar

Melbourne, Victoria | @jinbarmelbourne

Aster

Sydney, NSW | @astersydney

Zephyr Sky Bar

Best hotel restaurant

Kiln

Sydney, NSW | @kilnsydney

Misono, JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

Gold Coast, Queensland | @jwmarriottgoldcoastresort

Harrisons by Spencer Patrick

Port Douglas, Queensland | @harrisonspd

Dolly at Le Meridien Melbourne

Melbourne, Victoria | @dollymelbourne

Hellenika

Brisbane, Queensland | @Hellenika

Misono, JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa

Love the Jatz crackers with smocked butter and anchovy/ Such a novel reimagining of an Aussie classic.

Kiln

Best convention centre catering

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

Broadbeach, Gold Coast, Queensland | @gccec

ICC Sydney

Sydney, NSW | @iccsydney

Darwin Convention Centre

Darwin, Northern territory| @darwinconventioncentre

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Melbourne, VIC | @mrec

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

Brisbane, Queensland | @bcec_brisbane

Darwin Convention Centre

Best Venue for a Gala Dinner

Flames of the Forest

Port Douglas, Queensland | @flamesoftheforest

The Calyx, Botanic Gardens of Sydney

Sydney, NSW | n/a

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

Broadbeach, Gold Coast, Queensland | @gccec

Le Montage

Lilyfield, Sydney, NSW | @Bynavarra

The Westin Perth

Perth, Western Australia | @westinperth

Le Montage

Best small venue in Australia (1-50 pax)

Henson Gallery

Melbourne, Victoria | @billhensonphoto

Mary Mary

Hobart, Tasmania | @marymarybar

Bay Nine Omakase

Sydney, NSW | @baynine_

QT Sydney

Sydney, NSW | @qtsydneyhotel

The Apartment

Woollahra, Sydney, NSW | @merivale

Bay Nine Omakase

Mid-sized venue in Australia (51-150 pax)

Flex by ISPT Collider

Sydney, NSW | @TheCollider_

Café del Mar Sydney

Sydney, NSW | @cafedelmarsydney

Great Ocean Road Resort

Anglesea, Victoria | @greatoceanroadresort

ILA

Adelaide, South Australia | @weare_ILA

Athol Hall

Sydney, NSW | @atholhallvenue

Flex by ISPT Collider

Elevate Experiences & Events is simply outstanding.

Marvel Stadium

Best large venue in Australia (151-500 pax)

The Venue Alexandria

Sydney, NSW | @thevenuealexandria

NSW Parliament House

Sydney, NSW | @ nswparliament

Rydges Melbourne

Melbourne, Victoria | @rydgesmelbourne

Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

Sydney, NSW | @mca_australia

The Langham, Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise, Queensland | @langhamgoldcoast

The Langham, Gold Coast

Best mega venue in Australia (501-5000+ pax)

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast

Main Beach, Queensland | @Marriottbonvoy

Adelaide Oval

Adelaide, South Australia | @adelaideoval

Marvel Stadium

Melbourne, Victoria | marvelstadium.au

The Tivoli Brisbane

Brisbane, Queensland | @thetivolibrisbane

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

Broadbeach, Gold Coast, Queensland | @gccec

South Wharf Promenade, Melbourne (Showtime Precinct Events)

Melbourne, Victoria | @showtimeeventgroup

Marvel Stadium
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