Put your hands together Brisbane and applaud, because the city’s Emporium Hotel is simply one of the country’s very best ! Last night the hotel won the Best Small Luxury Hotel Category for the second year running at the prestigious Australian Gourmet Traveller 2010 Travel Awards.
Emporium Hotel is one of the most awarded hotels in the country since it opened its intricately designed doors in June 2007.
The Australian Gourmet Traveller 2010 Travel Awards were held beneath the sails at Guillaume at Bennelong at the Sydney Opera House and were hosted by Getaway presenter Catriona Rowntree. The awards pay tribute to the innovators, pioneers and legends of Australian tourism.
Emporium Hotel, envisioned and developed by Brisbane’s Anthony and Francine John and run independently since opening, will celebrate three years of age in June.
The hotel has dominated industry and travel awards since opening, being named one of the world’s best new hotels in the International Conde Nast Travellers Hotlist and taking titles out at the Queensland and Australian Tourism Awards, the Queensland and Australian Hotels Association Awards, the HM Awards for Excellence, now two Australian Gourmet Traveller Awards, and more.
Mr Anthony John said the awards were testament to the vision and commitment needed in dreaming of creating a hotel like the Emporium and in then realising it. He paid tribute to the hundreds of people who have been part of the journey so far.
“Emporium Hotel Brisbane is an independently owned and operated property, one where we set our own standards of excellence and where we create our own levels of expectation. It is certainly a thrill to see our vision recognised, however our most important barometer will always remain our guest,” said Mr John.
“This past year has seen us expand and fine-tune our range of custom-created guest experiences, offering something extraordinary and promising an exquisite stay to both business and leisure guests,” he said.
Opened in June 2007, Emporium Hotel is Brisbane’s first true luxury boutique hotel, introducing a new standard in exquisite design, opulence, service and approach. Now a proven and award winning property in Brisbane, Emporium Hotel has established itself as a leading luxury product recognised in both a national and international context.
