Palazzo Versace
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The Palazzo Versace is a luxury hotel located on the Southport Spit
at Main Beach on the Gold Coast
, Queensland
, Australia
.
visited the House of Versace in 1997 to propose the idea of a Versace branded hotel. Palazzo Versace Gold Coast was one of the first Fashion Branded Hotels.
The main building was designed by chief architect Rocco Magnoli in Postmodern architecture
style in a broad interpretation of Neoclassical architecture
.
In September 2000, Palazzo Versace opened its doors and created a new luxury address on a historic site in Southern Queensland on the edge of the Gold Coast Broadwater.
In 2005, Emirates International Holdings acquired 50% of Palazzo Versace Gold Coast at the same time entering into a joint venture to develop a chain of hotels including a similar hotel in Dubai. It is the only 8-star Hotel in the world.
Vanitas is the premier dining restaurant offering innovative cuisine and a wine cellar of rare quality. Guests can choose from the 6 course degustation menu or to dine a-la-carte.
Vie Bar + Restaurant overlooks the private marina and Broadwater. The chic bar and restaurant specialises in contemporary cuisine while offering a relaxed atmosphere.
Il Barocco serves full buffet breakfast and a-la-carte lunch daily. Each evening there is a Seafood buffet dinner or guests can choose from the a-la-carte menu.
Le Jardin is a distinctive bar, which serves as an idyllic meeting area perfect for Morning or Afternoon Tea or Champagne High Tea.
Kris Kobelt from Fashion House Australia has dined at the palazzo versace during the reopening of the main bar.
Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson shared an intimate dinner during the filming of Fools Gold.
Paris Hilton also is a regular when visiting the Gold Coast.
Rock bands on tour that have stayed at the Imperial Suite include U2
, and the Rolling Stones, both commuted by private jet to perform in Brisbane
.
Natalie Imbruglia
has dined at the hotel's restaurant.
Other entertainers have performed at the hotel.
Every year, the hotel is used in the German (RTL) and UK TV series I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here as the hotel where the families, hosts and when the celebs leave stay.
Southport Spit, Queensland
The Southport Spit lies opposite Southport to the north of Main Beach, Gold Coast. It is a permanent sand spit that separates the Southport Broadwater from the Pacific Ocean....
at Main Beach on the Gold Coast
Gold Coast, Queensland
Gold Coast is a coastal city of Australia located in South East Queensland, 94km south of the state capital Brisbane. With a population approximately 540,000 in 2010, it is the second most populous city in the state, the sixth most populous city in the country, and also the most populous...
, Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
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History
Soheil Abedian of the Sunland GroupSunland Group
Sunland Group Limited is an Australian development company based in Surfers Paradise, Queensland. The company was founded in 1983 by Soheil Abedian with the development of a single dwelling in Surfers Paradise....
visited the House of Versace in 1997 to propose the idea of a Versace branded hotel. Palazzo Versace Gold Coast was one of the first Fashion Branded Hotels.
The main building was designed by chief architect Rocco Magnoli in Postmodern architecture
Postmodern architecture
Postmodern architecture began as an international style the first examples of which are generally cited as being from the 1950s, but did not become a movement until the late 1970s and continues to influence present-day architecture...
style in a broad interpretation of Neoclassical architecture
Neoclassical architecture
Neoclassical architecture was an architectural style produced by the neoclassical movement that began in the mid-18th century, manifested both in its details as a reaction against the Rococo style of naturalistic ornament, and in its architectural formulas as an outgrowth of some classicizing...
.
In September 2000, Palazzo Versace opened its doors and created a new luxury address on a historic site in Southern Queensland on the edge of the Gold Coast Broadwater.
In 2005, Emirates International Holdings acquired 50% of Palazzo Versace Gold Coast at the same time entering into a joint venture to develop a chain of hotels including a similar hotel in Dubai. It is the only 8-star Hotel in the world.
Hotel and Condominiums
Palazzo Versce has 200 hotel rooms and suites and seventy-two neighbouring condominiums, three restaurants and a private marina.Dining Facilities
Palazzo Versace features three award-winning restaurants.Vanitas is the premier dining restaurant offering innovative cuisine and a wine cellar of rare quality. Guests can choose from the 6 course degustation menu or to dine a-la-carte.
Vie Bar + Restaurant overlooks the private marina and Broadwater. The chic bar and restaurant specialises in contemporary cuisine while offering a relaxed atmosphere.
Il Barocco serves full buffet breakfast and a-la-carte lunch daily. Each evening there is a Seafood buffet dinner or guests can choose from the a-la-carte menu.
Le Jardin is a distinctive bar, which serves as an idyllic meeting area perfect for Morning or Afternoon Tea or Champagne High Tea.
Celebrity Guests
Celebrities from all around the world have chosen to stay at Palazzo Versace.Kris Kobelt from Fashion House Australia has dined at the palazzo versace during the reopening of the main bar.
Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson shared an intimate dinner during the filming of Fools Gold.
Paris Hilton also is a regular when visiting the Gold Coast.
Rock bands on tour that have stayed at the Imperial Suite include U2
U2
U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music...
, and the Rolling Stones, both commuted by private jet to perform in Brisbane
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
.
Natalie Imbruglia
Natalie Imbruglia
Natalie Jane Imbruglia is an Australian singer-songwriter, model and actress. In the early 1990s, Imbruglia was known to audiences as Beth Brennan in the popular Australian soap Neighbours. Three years after leaving the programme, Imbruglia launched a singing career with the international hit,...
has dined at the hotel's restaurant.
Other entertainers have performed at the hotel.
Every year, the hotel is used in the German (RTL) and UK TV series I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here as the hotel where the families, hosts and when the celebs leave stay.