Brisbane’s Emporium Hotel has bookended the week with two major wins as the country’s leader in deluxe boutique accommodation.

Last Friday evening the independently owned, internationally acclaimed hotel was crowned – for the fourth time – Best Boutique Hotel in Australia, at the prestigious Hospitality Management (HM) Awards for Excellence in Sydney; and last night the title of Best Deluxe Hotel, 5 Star+ was won at the 2012 Queensland Hotels Association Awards for Excellence.

At the Queensland industry’s night of nights, Emporium Hotel triumphed over some of the best Deluxe Hotel offers in the state including Sheraton Mirage, Sofitel Brisbane, Hilton Cairns and Spicers Clovelly. Last Sunday evening finalists against the Emporium Hotel included Sydney’s The Establishment, Henry Jones Art Hotel, Spicers Balfour, The Observatory and Diamant Canberra among others.

Emporium Hotel General Manager, Peter Savoff, pointed directly to his team for the week of wins. “What a week for the Emporium Hotel and for Brisbane! Being acknowledged as the best boutique hotel in Australia and the best deluxe accommodation in Queensland in the one week is extraordinary. I pay full tribute to our incredible team of passionate professionals, a team I am privileged to work with every day, in achieving these Awards; and of course to the owners the Anthony John Group and Tony and Fran John who conceived and designed this great place,” he said. “We also acknowledge our fellow finalists and the way they have set and exceeded the bar for service, design and luxury - something we all aim for. In this sector of tourism, Australia is being reignited a leading light and it is an exciting time for us all.”

The Queensland Hotels Association award joins a raft of others on the hotel’s manetlepiece; however Savoff remains focused as always on guest satisfaction. “The greatest barometer of our success will always remain with our guests,” he said.

The awards come in a week when the hotel announced a new package for the leisure market - the Lexus Lazy Afternoon package - with indulgence as its muse, Queensland’s stunning Great South East as the canvas, and Spring as the inspiration. The package combines the hotel with the driving experience of the latest, stunning Lexus IS 250C convertible, allowing guests to escape on the open road to one of South East Queensland’s picturesque locations for an indulgent picnic like no other.

Since opening its intricately designed doors in June 2007, the hotel has dominated industry and travel awards, being named one of the world’s best new hotels in the International Conde Nast Travellers Hotlist and taking out titles at the Queensland Tourism Awards, the Queensland and Australian Hotels Association Awards, the HM Awards for Excellence, two Gourmet Traveller Awards, and more.

Everything about the Emporium Hotel is designed to pamper. Hidden in the hotel lobby is a stunning Cocktail Bar incorporating a fusion of vintage and custom-designed pieces matched by an eclectic Cocktail Menu.

There are also a stunning range of exquisite experiences guests can order through Concierge, from massages to shopping, dining and more. Located in the heart of Brisbane’s stylish Emporium precinct – a haven for lovers of fashion and food – the Hotel is just minutes from the Brisbane CBD and close to the Brisbane Cruise Terminal, airports and arterials.