Palazzo Versace

Billed as the world's first fashion-inspired hotel, Palazzo Versace was also first hotel in the world to bear the renowned Versace name (a second has since opened in the Gold Coast's sister city Dubai), and is everything you would expect from one of the most respected names in fashion. With opulent décor, exquisite furnishings and world-class service the premises are an homage to the French Riviera, and stand in stark contrast to the ultra-modern skyscrapers of nearby Surfers Paradise. When you enter the lobby to check in don't be surprised if you see a German film crew shooting a TV show, Middle Eastern royalty pulling up in a motorcade or a Hollywood celebrity lounging in a cabana by the pool. The facilities include three award-winning restaurants, a private marina and of course a Versace Boutique, while they've even got two Rolls-Royce Phantoms, presumably because if they only had one it might get lonely.