HotelClub Hotel Awards 2006
Online accommodation provider, HotelClub, in conjunction with Getaway and ninemsn, have announced today the winners for the Inaugural HotelClub Australia and New Zealand (including Pacific Islands) Hotel Awards. The HotelClub Hotel Awards 2006 were presented at a gala award ceremony, hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski from Getaway. Over 300 hotels were nominated through a global consumer survey, and a total of 35 awards were presented across 14 categories. And the honours go to…
Top 3 Hotels in New Zealand
- Hilton Auckland Hotel
- Heritage Queenstown
- SKYCITY Hotel Auckland
Top 3 Hotels in Pacific Islands
- Shangri-La Fijian Resort and Spa Yanuca
- Warwick Fiji Hotel
- Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji
Top 3 Hotels in Tasmania
- Cradle Mountain Lodge Tasmania
- Wrest Point Casino Hotel Hobart
- Grand Chancellor Hotel Hobart
Top 3 Hotels in South Australia
- Stamford Grand Hotel Adelaide
- Hyatt Regency Adelaide
- Radisson Playford Hotel and Suites Adelaide
Top 3 Hotels in Western Australia
- Intercontinental Burswood Resort Perth
- Cable Beach Club Resort
- Rendezvous Hotel Observation City Perth
Top 3 Hotels in Northern Territory
- Sails in the Desert Hotel Ayers Rock
- SKYCITY Darwin
- Novotel Atrium Darwin
Top 2 Hotels in Australian Capital Territory
- Hyatt Hotel Canberra
- Rydges Capital Hill Canberra
Top 3 Hotels in Victoria
- Crown Towers Hotel Melbourne
- Sofitel Melbourne
- Park Hyatt Melbourne
Top 3 Hotels in Queensland
- Palazzo Versace Gold Coast
- Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort
- Sea World Nara Resort Gold Coast
Top 3 Hotels in New South Wales
- Shangri-la Hotel Sydney
- Star City Hotel Casino Sydney
- Hilton Hotel Sydney
Four special award categories were also presented to recognize the “best in show” in the travel industry as voted by consumers. These were:
Top 3 Hotels Overall (Oceania)
- Palazzo Versace Gold Coast
- Hayman Island Resort
- Crown Towers Hotel Melbourne
Best Hotel Chain
- Accor
Best Airline
- QANTAS
Best Destination
- Queensland
The Hilton in Auckland is a fab hotel right on the waterfront on Princes Wharf. It has a great pool with an underwater viewing window. And is located on the doorstep of viaduct harbour where the Americas Cup action always takes place.
If you have the time and the sea legs you can go out in one of the Americas Cup yachts – it is definitely worth doing.