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25hours Hotel The Olympia, Sydney Review
25hours Hotel The Olympia doesn’t try to recreate that exactly, but it does something close enough to matter, tapping into that same looseness and giving it structure again.
Mar 313 min read


Chapter & Verse Surfers Paradise. A cocktail Laced Cathedral of Chill
Taste on the Gold Coast is like sunscreen on a British backpacker. It is rarely seen and usually applied too late. This is a bar lounge hybrid, almost part Hemingway and part Hamptons. And somehow it works.
May 15, 20253 min read


Lanson Place Parliament Gardens Melbourne
Lanson Place seamlessly merges the heritage charm of the original building with the sleek sophistication of the new structure. It’s thoughtfully done, giving the property a distinct character that reflects Melbourne’s own unique blend of old and new, with the 14-storey glass tower rising behind the building's façade, itself a nod to Melbourne's storied history.
Apr 25, 20252 min read


The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels, Brisbane
The hotel has this incredible charm, like it’s a hidden gem that combines history with chic design.
Apr 7, 20252 min read


The Park Hyatt Sydney
Nestled on the edge of Circular Quay, the Park Hyatt Sydney offers a flawless blend of modern elegance and breathtaking vistas
Apr 7, 20253 min read


No 32. Tarporley, Cheshire. England
A 200 year old former Midland Bank building has been beautifully renovated into stunning, contemporary rooms with a large and popular restaurant in the heart of Tarporley, a pretty village and former market town in Cheshire in the north west of England. I found this by chance, and whilst Cheshire was not necessarily on the itinerary, I am very glad I stumbled across it. The rooms are quite large, for England, and very luxe. Crisp quality linen, huge bath towels and white glo
Feb 25, 20222 min read


The Fullerton, Sydney
Beautiful memories remain from the first time I stayed at the Fullerton in Singapore, on the marina at the ritzy end of town. It was...
Nov 29, 20212 min read


Farewell to the winter of our discontent.
Fair to say, there is a hell of a lot of excitement in the Scoffer team about the emergence from what has been a very long winter. Granted we are heading out of lockdowns across the Eastern seaboard fatter, somewhat pickled and in a slight fog of caution - especially with the idea that we may actually have to stop day drinking and start wearing pants. A quick canvas of the team at Scoffer HQ has provided some very interesting answers. Most involve going somewhere - anywhere
Oct 21, 20213 min read


Emily Taylor - Fremantle WA
Seems there is a bit going on in Freo - and we are excited. We recently had a look at Jetty Bar & Eats which opened in July '21. Just up the road at the Warders Cottages Hotel, in Henderson Street in Fremantle, is Emily Taylor, a large cavernous space for up to 400 guests. Named for a spice ship wrecked off the Freo coast in the early 1800's, Emily Taylor is a bar and restaurant with a decidedly modern inspiration using local produce, done very well. It's a mix of industrial
Oct 10, 20213 min read


Treasury Hotel, Brisbane
Right in the heart of the Brisbane CBD, and part of Treasury Casino, is Treasury Hotel. A quick 2 night stop over for a bit of business...
Sep 28, 20212 min read


A truly marvellous Coonawarra Experience
When we talk about wine experiences in South Australia, people often will jump to the Barossa, McLaren Vale and even the Adelaide Hills...
Sep 4, 20213 min read


Henry Jones Art Hotel, Hobart
There is something very unhotel about the Henry Jones Art Hotel in Hobart and it is what I love most about it. For someone who worked...
Sep 3, 20212 min read


Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel
A mix of apartments, studios and hotel rooms, the Stradbroke Island Hotel is part of a complex combining pub, restaurant, apartments,...
Sep 1, 20212 min read


Ritz Carlton Melbourne
Featuring 263 luxury hotel suites with quality finishes and furniture, guests will enjoy state-of-the-art bathrooms, breathtaking views,...
Aug 27, 20211 min read


Langham Gold Coast
The Langham will open its third Australian hotel in late 2021, within the $1 billion three tower complex, The Jewel. With 169 rooms, the...
Aug 27, 20211 min read


Queens Wharf Brisbane
The Queen’s Wharf development is expected to launch in Brisbane in late 2022. Five hotels will add more than 1,000 rooms to the city’s...
Aug 27, 20211 min read


Capella Sydney
Capella Sydney will debut within the heritage listed and architecturally iconic sandstone Lands and Education Buildings, just blocks from...
Aug 27, 20211 min read


Kingsley Castle
Expected to open in mid 2021, the unique silo-shaped building will meld interiors of minimalist timber and marble, a rooftop restaurant...
Aug 27, 20211 min read
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