MACq 01 scoops Best Hotel at AHA Awards
Federal Group's MACq 01 Hotel in Hobart has been recognised as Australia's Best Hotel overall; and Australia's Best Hotel in the category of Superior Accommodation at the 2018 AHA National Awards for Excellence.
“It's been an enormous journey for MACq 01 general manager Jake Smith and his team, who opened their doors to the world just 15 months ago and ascended to #1 on Trip Advisor just five weeks later,” said Greg Farrell, Federal Group managing director.
“We owe a great deal to our local community, from captivating stories and artefacts through to incredible Tasmanian food, beverage and various other industry partnerships.”
Smith said he was a bit overwhelmed. “We had high expectations for MACq 01 and have worked hard to bring our story to life, but nobody anticipated this level of recognition so soon,” he said.
“The storytelling hotel concept was an exciting innovation and feedback from our guests has been staggering. Each guest leaves our hotel understanding the Tasmanian culture, psyche and spirit just a little bit more and that has been enormously.”
The hotel is also preparing to launch a new high-end lounge bar called Evolve Spirits Bar in November to complement its current The Story Bar and Old Wharf Restaurant.
Sheridan Randall, 20th September 2018
