Situated in what were the Gowings department store and State Theatre, QT Sydney is the newest addition to the boutique hotel scene. In the heart of Sydney’s central business district, art, design, cuisine and culture surround the hotel making it an optimum place to stay and experience the best of what the city has to offer.

The interiors of the hotel aim to convey a modern aesthetic, while still remaining reflective of the past. Art Deco style has a heavy presence throughout the areas, and original stone cladding, gargoyle statues, original timber floors and retail showcases have been restored to show the history of the buildings.

The Rooms

Local designers Nic Graham and Shelley Indyk have teamed up to create 200 uniquely styled rooms, reflecting the individuality of the QT brand. Most rooms feature a signature oversized bathtub, and include fittings and fixtures from the iconic buildings, allowing each room to revive the history that is contained within the walls of QT Sydney.

The rooms also include all the amenities you would expect from a five-star hotel. Luxurious bedding, high speed internet, walk in showers and 24/7 room service ensure that anyone staying at QT Sydney will be comfortable for the entirety of their stay.

Food and Drink

Nic Graham and Shelley Indyk are also the designers of Gowings Bar & Grill, as well as the Gilt Lounge. Opting for a more subtle interior in the brasserie, neutral colours have been used to create a more elegant atmosphere.

In the Gilt Lounge, a perfect middle has been met using similar colours as the restaurant, and quirky coloured furniture to create an exciting, and simultaneously relaxing vibe, perfect for a rendezvous with friends or workmates.

Gowings Bar & Grill

Robert Marchetti is the creative food director of Gowings Bar & Grill. Marchetti has been working in restaurants since the age of 13, and is now the co-owner of three critically acclaimed restaurants in Sydney. Working with him at Gowings Bar & Grill is executive chef Paul Easson, who has over 20 years’ experience in kitchens in Australia, England and Japan.

The open kitchen in Gowings Bar & Grill includes a wood fire rotisserie and a glass seafood room, which has a large piece of yellow fin tuna hanging ready for tartare and steaks. The restaurant sits 120 people, and is the perfect venue to start an evening, or to end a day full of endulging in all of what Sydney has to offer.

Gilt Lounge

Upstairs you can find Gilt Lounge, QT Sydney’s cocktail bar. One of the main features of the bar is the barrel-aging of their cocktails. The drink is mixed, poured into a barrel, and left to be infused with the natural flavours of the wood. The cocktail menu focusses on brown spirits and bitters, meaning the cocktails that go into the barrels won’t be spoiled as they age.

Standards don’t stop with the drinks. Robert Marchetti also designs the bar snack menu. Be it hotdogs with both raw and cooked onion, raw ocean trout or caviar, after quenching your thirst with the expertly made cocktails, you will undoubtedly be able to satisfy your hunger with the delicious food available to patrons of the Gilt Lounge.

spaQ

Ranging from massages to brow and lash grooming, visiting spaQ is a great way to relax and unwind. Facial therapies and manicures are also available, which makes for a perfect day out with the girls. For the men, an in-spa barber offers haircuts, traditional wet shaves, and a “no-nonsense, yet thoroughly modern approach to men’s skincare and grooming”.

For more information, visit the spaQ website.

For enquiries:

Website: http://www.qtsydney.com.au
Email: reservations_sydney@qthotels.com.au
Phone: +61 2 8262 0000

For an exotic and relaxing getaway, look no further than the Jumeirah Port Sóller Hotel and Spa. The hotel is located along the coastline of Mallorca, Spain, and sits just above the Mediterranean Sea. Containing 120 rooms, which all have spectacular views, the hotel will provide you with a holiday you will never forget.

Within the confines of the vicinity you can experience fine local cuisine, take in the scenic views of the surroundings, and unwind in the Talise Spa. When you feel like some privacy, you can relax in your room which is full of amenities, including espresso machines and motorised flat screen TVs with HDMI feeds and multi-lingual programming (not that you will be needing TV with such impeccable surroundings).

There are two restaurants in the Mallorcan hotel. Cap Roig (pictured above) is exclusively a specialty restaurant which overlooks the pool and Mediterranean Sea. It’s named after the local fish which is known for its bright red colour and exceptional flavour. The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine made with fresh fish and local produce, giving visitors a true taste of Mallorca.

The second restaurant is positioned on the highest point of the resort, and provides a more casual dining experience. Named after the art made with Mallorcan fanals (glass lanterns that the local fishermen use), Es Fanals serves both lunch and dinner, depending on the season.

With picturesque surroundings, the Talise Spa is the perfect setting in which to relax, unwind and rejuvenate. The locally sourced olive oil, lemon, orange and almond products have natural properties which enhance the spa treatments, ensuring absolute relaxation.

Providing professional masseuses, Ayurvedic and Oriental therapies and a spacious sauna, visitors can experience the incredibly tranquil treatments that the Talise Spa has to offer. There is also an outdoor heated Hydropool which overlooks the Tramuntana Valley.

The hotel offers two incredible views which the visitors can choose from. One overlooking the beautiful Serra de Tramuntana mountainside, and the other looking over the extraordinary Mediterranean Sea.

For an exotic holiday full of luxuries, culture, and breathtaking views, look no further than the Jumeirah Port Sóller Hotel and Spa.

To make a booking or to find out more, click here.

Following the US$120 million refurbishment, the Rosewood Hotel Georgia has undergone extensive changes. The hotel reopened on the 7th of May, 2011, exactly 84 years after its initial opening.

Since its first opening, the Rosewood Hotel Georgia in Vancouver has hosted Board of Trade meetings and seen the likes of Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and The Rolling Stones come through their doors.

The fine attention to detail is evident throughout the hotel’s refurbishment, ensuring an astounding result. Boasting one of the largest chandeliers in North America, the lobby area chandelier is made up of over 24,000 Lily-cut Swarovski crystals.

Including Nespresso coffee makers, HD flat screen televisions and Italian linens, Hotel Georgia provides stunning rooms regardless of price range. The bathrooms have oversized towels, heated floors, soaker baths and rain showers, adding to the desirability of the well thought out suite experience.

One of the hotel’s many facilities is the Rosewood Spa. Offering a range of services including massages, therapies, treatments and facials, seperate facilities for both men and women ensure that everyone can enjoy the luxuries that the Rosewood Spa provides.

Another of the excellent facilities that the hotel provides is the indoor salt water lap pool, which is located close to the hotel’s gym, letting you cool down easily after a thorough workout.

Chef David Hawksworth runs the hotel’s primary restaurant, Hawksworth Restaurant, specialising in Canadian cuisine. There is also a seated lounge and bar area, with a first floor private dining area overlooking the exquisite art gallery (notable artists include Damien Hirst, Douglas Coupland and Patrick Hughes).

If all of that isn’t enough, in 2013 the Prohibition bar will be opened. Acknowledging the hotel’s 1920s roots, the bar will provide evening entertainment and an extensive list of vintage cocktails, adding to the elegant and indulgent list of facilities within the hotel.

To find out more or to make a booking, you can find the website for the hotel here.