Beauty is very much in the eye of the beholder.
To locals in the Sydney beach suburb of Manly, the Manly Pacific Hotel Sydney - MGallery Collection is a local spot with a bizarrely long name where they might wine and dine, or walk past on their nightly beach stroll.
Manly Pacific was one 16 hotels recognised, joining the likes of Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain, Mondrian Bordeaux Les Carmes, and Cap d'Antibes Beach Hotel.
“I know how essential the use of time and space is to creating emotions, bonds and a sense of beauty," said Benjamin Millepied, chairman of the jury.
In Manly, not surprisingly, they are delighted.
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For the judges at the 10th annual Prix Versailles World Ceremony, held recently at UNESCO headquarters in Pari,s it was celebrated as one of the 16 most beautiful museums, hotels, restaurants, and airports in the world for 2024.
The Prix Versailles is often described as the "Nobel Prize of Architecture and Design," and is judged by a panel of global architects, designers, and cultural leaders.
Winners must "exemplify outstanding design, while reflecting local heritage, innovation, and sustainable practices".
Manly Pacific was one 16 hotels recognised, joining the likes of Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain, Mondrian Bordeaux Les Carmes, and Cap d'Antibes Beach Hotel.
“I know how essential the use of time and space is to creating emotions, bonds and a sense of beauty," said Benjamin Millepied, chairman of the jury.
"Similarly, architecture – through its design – shapes our lives, our interactions and even our dreams. Each building and each space that we are [honouring] has the power to transform our society, make our lives more harmonious and connected, and inspire us to better inhabit the world.”
In Manly, not surprisingly, they are delighted.
"Winning the Prix Versailles is an extraordinary honour for the team at Manly Pacific, and is testament to how design can elevate hospitality into an art form,” said Dylan Cole, the hotel GM.
“We are proud to be recognised on the global stage for creating a space that not only delights our guests, but also contributes meaningfully to the community and the environment."
The hotel recently completed a $30 million transformation to its "elevated coastal vibe".
The hotel recently completed a $30 million transformation to its "elevated coastal vibe".
The latest addition is Cibaria restaurant, helmed by renowned chef Alessandro Pavoni of Ormeggio fame.
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