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Mondrian

Gold Coast

First impressions: Named in Forbes Magazine’s Top 25 New Luxury Hotels Worldwide and making its debut in Australia, Mondrian Gold Coast brings refined coastal sophistication to Burleigh Heads. The glass encased, 24-storey hotel makes a statement on arrival with striking sculptural arches and curves and lush greenery that reflects the Gold Coast’s natural beauty. Enter the foyer where high ceilings and expansive glass panels create space while the coastal palette blends with sweeping ocean views. 

Location: A 16-minute drive from Gold Coast Airport or an hour’s drive from Brisbane Airport, find the hotel at 3 First Ave, Burleigh Heads. Just a minute’s walk to Burleigh Heads Beach in the centre of the Gold Coast and in close proximity to iconic attractions including theme parks, wildlife sanctuaries and dining. 

Number of rooms: Choose from 208 expansive rooms including 132 studios, 76 suites, two and three-bedroom Beach Houses and the opulent Sky House. Tones of coral and sand blend with contemporary elegance and views of the Pacific Ocean, Burleigh Headland, or the verdant Gold Coast hinterland.

Event spaces and capacity: Choose from up to 20 versatile spaces for events and celebrations. The 347 sqm (3,735 sq. ft) Mondrian Ballroom has capacity for 210 Seated or 450 for a cocktail function. Or, the flexible layout offers smaller rooms for up to 90 seated and 300 standing. The 75 sqm (807 sq. ft) Lito Terrace offers a pre-event space for 70 guests while the Lito restaurant offers dining for 220 guests. Haven Restaurant offers space for 150 guests seated, or 100 guests for cocktails in the bar. The Sunset Bar and Poolside spaces can accommodate up to 400 guests standing and the Haven Cabanas have space for up to 55 people cocktail style. Haven can accommodate up to 650 people in a full buyout.

Best for: A luxurious stay surrounded by coastal and hinterland beauty with access to all the Gold Coast has to offer incentive groups.

1Hotel

Melbourne / Narrm

First impressions: The asymmetrical façade of 1Hotel Melbourne is wrapped in glass to reflect the historic industrial site on which this contemporary hotel is built. A sense of place and history is key to the 1Hotel brand. Enter the lobby to find natural tones - the reception desk crafted from fallen trees and furnishings made from salvaged timber. Interiors are adorned with 2,000 cascading plants, while the hotel pathways are paved in almost 2,000 reclaimed bluestone pavers, a signature of the city's history. 

Located: Set on the Yarra River and the city’s waterfront at 9 Maritime Place, Docklands, 1 Hotel is located on the edge of the city centre, a 25-minute drive from the airport. The city’s main attractions, dining and shopping are all within a short distance.

Number of rooms: 277 guest rooms and 36 suites offer city or river views. Each features floor to ceiling windows, reclaimed timbers, sustainable mattress and cotton bedding, a walk-in rain shower and filtered water taps.

Event spaces and capacity: Gather in nature-centred event spaces where certified sustainability practices are at the core of event planning. Flexible event spaces are bathed in natural light and plantlife. The riverside 1,000 sqm Seafarers Event Space can host up to 900 guests, complemented by flexible meeting rooms, a boardroom, and a river-facing lounge.

Best for: Groups seeking to manage their carbon footprint will meet their goals at 1Hotel.