| Palazzo Versace | |
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| Palazzo Versace logo | |
| Location | 94 Seaworld Drive Main Beach, Queensland, Australia |
| Opening date | 2000 |
| Developer | Sunland Group Ltd |
| Architect | Rocco Magnoli |
| Owner | Sunland Group Ltd and Emirates Investments Group Australia Pty Ltd |
| Rooms | 200 |
| Restaurants | 3 |
| Floors | 5 |
| Website | www.palazzoversace.com |
The Palazzo Versace (meaning Versace Palace) is a luxury hotel located on the Southport Spit at Main Beach on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
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Soheil Abedian of the Sunland Group visited the House of Versace in 1997 to propose the idea of a Versace branded hotel.[1] Palazzo Versace Gold Coast was one of the first Fashion Branded Hotels.[2] The main building was designed by chief architect Rocco Magnoli[3] 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. [4] 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. [5]
Palazzo Versce has 200 hotel rooms and suites and seventy-two neighbouring condominiums, three restaurants and a private marina.[6]
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. [7] [8]
Vie Bar + Restaurant overlooks the private marina and Broadwater. The chic bar and restaurant specialises in contemporary cuisine while offering a relaxed atmosphere. [9] 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. [10]
Le Jardin is a distinctive bar, which serves as an idyllic meeting area perfect for Morning or Afternoon Tea or Champagne High Tea. [11]
Palazzo Versace has its own private 90 berth marina.[12]
Celebrities from all around the world have chosen to stay at Palazzo Versace. [13] [14]
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[15], and the Rolling Stones[16], both commuted by private jet to perform in Brisbane.
Natalie Imbruglia has dined at the hotel's restaurant.[17]
Other entertainers have performed at the hotel.[18]
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.