"The famous Italian fashion house lent its flair to this expansive, opulent waterfront hotel—the first of its kind in the world." Full review

"It’s 15 years since Palazzo Versace opened its doors on Australia’s Gold Coast as the world’s first fashion-branded hotel and the epitome of glamour and luxury." Full review

"An exclusive five-pearl property with a Versace boutique, a private marina, and close access to Surfers Paradise." Full review

"Luxury and opulence define Donatella Versace’s fashion sense." Full review

"A glitzy Roman pastiche, the Palazzo Versace is the Gold Coast all over, from its opulent rooms (205 in total) to its sprawling restaurants and bars." Full review

"Rather improbably situated on Queensland’s Gold Coast is one of the more eccentric hotel ventures we’ve ever seen — the Palazzo Versace, a monument to Milan-via-Miami haute decadence, is a joint venture between the eponymous fashion house and an Australian property developer, and is roughly one part tribute to the late Gianni Versace and two parts over-the-top luxury-resort fantasy" Full review

"The Stamford is one of Brisbane's most beautiful hotels: comfy oversize chairs and sofas, enormous still-life oils, gilt mirrors, and palms dot the marble lobby." Full review

"Brisbane’s finest luxury hotel is in the city centre beside the historic Botanic Gardens. Elegant rooms of generous country-style proportions overlook the winding Brisbane River."

"In a sleek grid-fronted structure on the Brisbane River, close to shopping, this property is the leader in town, though its claims of luxury have been tempered." Full review

"Top-notch hotel with a grand mix of colonial and modern buildings overlooking the river and botanic gardens. $290."