This page names who runs 17 leading hotels and 1 leading restaurant in Australia, each with a dated source. It is part of the full record of who runs the world's best hotels and who leads the world's best restaurants, and is updated every week.
Last updated 10 November 2026.
Hotels in Australia
| Hotel | General manager | Executive chef |
|---|---|---|
| The Calile Hotel BrisbaneBrisbane | Chris Kemlo (source, September 2026) | Raul Hinkson |
| Saffire FreycinetColes Bay | Dylan Counsel (source, 23 October 2026) | Toby Raley |
| Silky Oaks LodgeDaintree Rainforest | Benjamin Brown (source, 17 May 2024) | Mark Godbeer |
| El Questro HomesteadDurack | Ross Boobyer (source, 12 May 2026) | |
| The SundaysHamilton Island | Raza Syed (source, 21 September 2026) | Josh Niland and Julie Niland |
| The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, HobartHobart | Stephen Morahan (source, May 2026) | Massimo Mele |
| Southern Ocean LodgeKangaroo Island | Robyn Bautovich (source, 7 August 2024) | Gianni Hendrickx |
| Capella LodgeLord Howe Island | Bridie Bush and Ryan Ward (source, 2025) | Dennis Tierney |
| 1 Hotel MelbourneMelbourne | Johannes Brosemann (source, 21 October 2024) | Josh Bosen |
| Hyde Melbourne PlaceMelbourne | Jodi Brown (source, September 2026) | |
| The Ritz-Carlton, MelbourneMelbourne | Rachael Harman (source, 27 February 2024) | |
| Crown Towers PerthPerth | Chris Hamilton (source, August 2024) | |
| Lizard Island ResortQueensland | Mark Leslie (source, 23 January 2024) | Winston Fong |
| Capella SydneySydney | Marc von Arnim (source, September 2026) | Gabriele Taddeucci |
| Park Hyatt SydneySydney | Bastian Germer (source, 11 September 2026) | Tyson Gee |
| The EVE Hotel SydneySydney | Ben Mellor (source, July 2026) | Pip Pratt |
| Longitude 131°Yulara | Louise Lanyon (source) | James Taylor |
Restaurants in Australia
| Restaurant | Chef |
|---|---|
| Saint PeterSydney | Josh Niland (source, 2026) |
The lists covered and how each name is confirmed are set out on the two main pages. Corrections are welcome at press@theluxuryofattention.com.