Journal
Our journal gives you the latest news,
destination reports, events and styling tips,
case studies, property profiles and expert
advice from the Contemporary Hotels team.
5 Reasons the NSW South Coast & Southern Highlands Will Be Your Most Indulgent Getaway Yet
Fancy a luxurious holiday? An indulgent escape to an epicentre …
III Rooms Sydney
In collaboration with III of Australia’s most respected furniture design houses. III Rooms Sydney offers a unique style of accommodation with unparalleled elegance.
Positioned exclusively …
Palm Beach Estate, NSW
Just an hour’s drive from Sydney’s CBD, a trail of kayakers crosses the horizon off the ocean beach, silhouetted like ants against …
A Guide To The Southern Highlands
Set your compass due south-west from Sydney and drive for around 90 minutes. Pretty soon you’ll find yourself in the …
How to host a luxuriously French long-lunch like Guillaume Brahimi
On a beautiful day by Sydney harbour, chef and delicious. Produce Awards national judge Guillaume Brahimi …
Part 4: Energise | Winter is here. It’s time to make plans
It’s the same decision every winter. Hunker down with a pinot and ride out …
Part 3: Escape | Winter is here. It’s time to make plans
It’s the same decision every winter. Hunker down with a pinot and ride out …
Part 2: Explore | Winter is here. It’s time to make plans
It’s the same decision every winter. Hunker down with a pinot and ride out …
Part 1: Embrace | Winter is here. It’s time to make plans
It’s the same decision every winter. Hunker down with a pinot and ride out …
Cliff House teeters on the edge of Sydney’s east
Those with vertigo look away now… The architecturally designed Cliff House in Dover Heights sits atop a …
Are these Sydney’s best weekenders?
Check out these two spectacular holiday homes, perfect for that weekend getaway.
Pack up the family or grab your mates and prepare …
Explore Sydney Harbour in style with a superyacht charter
Imagine this scene… the breeze sweeps your face as you gaze at the sails of the iconic …
Now’s your chance to explore the breathtaking Invisible House
If you’re looking for a Blue Mountains property unlike any other, consider the Invisible House. Now you …
What to do at Palm Beach: top picks from a lifelong local
It’s no secret that we love Palmy! Did you know that we have an office …
Stunning new listings are booking out for school holidays!
The Spring school holidays is the perfect time to take a city break in beautiful Sydney, travel …
Eat, Swim, Stay… Repeat. The Contemporary guide to the Central Coast!
Looking for a great family getaway destination a short drive away from Sydney?
Look no further …
Palm Beach: The Hottest Getaway Destination for Sydney’s Elite
Why Palm Beach Is Fast Becoming Sydney’s Elite Playground
Known as ‘Palmy’ to the locals, it’s the perfect …
You’re Invited to the 4th Annual Boathouse Wedding & Event Fair 25th of June, 2017
You’re invited to visit the Contemporary Hotels stand at the famous …
You can so do Mondays.. well if you’re poolside at La Piscine that is just ask Nadia Fairfax & Max & Co.
The La Piscine property in Darling …
Holiday homes when only the best will do
When Maserati launched its new SUV last year the luxury car brand didn’t splash out on a five-star …
Australia’s biggest names in luxury holiday homes have teamed up
Whether you’re aching to retreat to an expansive country estate or wanting to kick back in …
Becker Minty ARQUISTE launch at La Piscine
Oh, what a night! Becker Minty hosts the Australian Launch of ARQUISTE’s two new fragrances at La Piscine Darling …
Destination Romance With a Luxury Twist
Sunset strolls and seaside frolics or city lights and candlelit dinners. If you’re looking to ramp up the romance then …
Corporate Getaways to Motivate and Inspire
Think corporate retreats are all about bungee jumping, trust exercises and team building? Well not so much…New research indicates employees …
Five Perfect Places to See Australia This Summer
Whether it’s the lure of a great Australian beachside holiday or a retreat from the heat by the …
Contemporary Hotels moves quick to acquire Luxe Houses!
Australian boutique rental agency Contemporary Hotels, family owned and operated by Matthew Fleming and son of hospitality pioneer …
Surry Hills Luxe: An Infinite Design
Our Surry Hills Luxe accommodation has been featured in Desire to Inspire.
See the write-up here…
“The latest from Australia’s premiere luxury holiday …
Best of Coastal and Country at ‘The Bay’
Escape the Winter chill in style and experience the best of both worlds (coastal and country) at The …
A LIGHT STROLL TO THE VIVID FESTIVAL
The fifth Vivid festival of light, music and creative ideas commences May 27 and will again transform Sydney into …
New to the Contemporary Hotels Stable: PAVILION HOUSE
New to the Contemporary Hotels Palm Beach Stable of amazing holiday rentals is the brand new and stunning …
Stutchbury’s Invisible House in running for RIBA International Prize
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the buildings which will be visited in consideration for …
Now you can live like film director Baz Luhrmann… for just $35,000 a week
It‘s a stunning mansion fit for The Great Gatsby himself and it …
Weekend Away: Palm Beach Villa, review
Palm Beach Villa Review
Perched on a headland almost equidistant between Palm Beach and Whale Beach on Sydney’s northern beaches, Palm …
Architectural Holiday Homes
Architectural Holiday Homes
Don’t get us wrong, plush city-living or lazing on a beach-front oasis is to say the least…heavenly and Contemporary Hotels does …
Palm Beach Easter Accommodation
If you’re looking for Palm Beach or Whale Beach accommodation this Easter we still have some stunning beach houses left. Palm Beach …
Rich descend on Palm Beach paradise
For most Sydney residents, Palm Beach is a simple day trip with the family. But from this week, as private …
Set In Stone
The setting for the WISH fashion shoot this month was one of the last houses Australian architectural master Harry Seidler designed, known then …
Defying Gravity Down Under
Defying Gravity Down Under
The house that Harry Seidler created for Peter and Bronwyn Berman is quintessentially Australian in its juxtaposition of ancient …
A Canadian’s Top 10 in Sydney
Top 10 Things To Do In Sydney
I recently arrived to Sydney from Canada and was overwhelmed with the experience of …
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