For those looking for luxury hotels a stay in one of Australia's state capitals doesn't have to mean a five star chain. Try these sleek boutique offerings instead.
This 102-room boutique hotel oozes glitz and glamour, with its creative mix of contemporary furnishings that's a little bit James Bond, a little tribal, retro at times but oh so chic!
This 31-room hotel in the heart of the CBD is tucked discreetly behind two of the city's hottest hangouts - Establishments marble bar and award-winning Est restaurant.
Australia's first dedicated (multi-award winning) art hotel takes up space within the historic waterfront warehouses where IXL entrepreneur Henry Jones made his fortune in tinned fruit and jam.
This historic Regency home has been transformed into an intimate luxury getaway for connoisseurs of art, antiques and early Australian history as well as first-class comforts and amenities.
Declared Australia's Leading luxury Boutique Hotel at the 2008 World Travel Awards (and nominated again in 09), The Prince is part of St Kildas trendy beach/cafe culture.
The nine-storey hotel won international praise this year as UK Conde Naste Traveller's favourite overseas spa hotel across Australasia and the South Pacific.