Nabbing the toiletries, bouncing on the bed and flirting with the concierge—all good enough reasons on their own for staying in hotels. But the place you rest your weary head can sometimes offer a culinary experience of Masterchefian heights.  From quainty and quirky to kids meals, sizzling steaks and heaven on a plate dining, here are 5 Aussie hotels with restaurant menus that Gary, George and Matt the Cravat would do anything to save from ‘going home’.

1. Best Variety, The Hotel Windsor, Melbourne

The food at the grand 1883 Hotel Windsor in Melbourne is eclectic to say the least. You can start your day with a casual breakfast, do some shopping at Bourke Street Mall and come back for the famous afternoon tea of scones and dainty finger sandwiches.

Then meander on to the Cricketers Bar for a drink among the cricketing memorabilia and the who’s who about town, before scrubbing up for dinner at the 111 Sprint Street Restaurant with its choices of classic style cuisine a la carte or set menu by award winning chef Jérôme Trémoulet.

The options don’t stop there! Select a favourite from the pillow menu, before heading out the next day for sightseeing across the road at Victoria’s Parliament House and a show at the next door Princess Theatre.

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2. Best Quirky Nosh, Miss Maud Swedish Hotel, Perth

No Muppet Swedish chef here! Indulge in some European feasts without the jet lag at Miss Maud Swedish Hotel. As soon as you walk in, the colours and smells of the smorgasbord (as pictured) bombard you with temptation.

How do you choose from 65 dishes? Maybe you could start out with a gourmet open-faced sandwich, then follow on with the seafood buffet and hearty lasagne, and round it (and your waistline) off with some decadent tortes and cakes.

Consistently a finalist for best family restaurant, there’s entertainment every night and Sunday lunch—don’t worry, no ABBA tribute bands in sight. The hotel itself is boutique Scandinavian-style—which means it’s like staying at home, but with the perks of Foxtel, wireless internet and the welcoming aroma of the in-house pastry shop.

Close by you can wander on down to the unassuming Perth Mint and enviously watch gold melted and poured into bars, check out the massive 25.5 kg nugget and find out just how much you’d be worth if you were made of gold (no doubt even more valuable after a Miss Maud gorging!)

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3. Best Swanky Eating, Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney

Get the VIP treatment at Bilson’s Restaurant at Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney. As soon as you walk into the grand European formal dining room, with its rich drapes and flattering light, you’ll be guided through a culinary experience so divine that unless you’re careful may start talking in superfluous Mastechef-isms.

An expert sommelier can recommend the best tipples to go with the French style dishes! Just about every self respecting  foodie  favourite makes an appearance on the menu: caviar, truffles, quenelle, puree—all here under the guidance of expert chef patron Tony Bilson and his team.

Before your gourmet journey, visit the hotel’s health club for a massage and beauty treatment and pick out an outfit from the nearby downtown shopping boutiques before a Jersey Boys matinee at the Theatre Royal.

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4.  Best Steak, Stamford Plaza Brisbane

It’s carnivore heaven at the Stamford Plaza Brisbane’s Moo Moo Wine Bar and Grill. Forget slapdash sauces and chewy sinew, these chefs really know how to cook a steak. You choose the cut, feed type and size, then let the experts sizzle your steak to perfection—all in a luxurious interior space with a sexy and edgy style.

Mellow out with one of 750 wines, and if you’re in the mood for something lighter, Moo Moo also have fresh seafood, chicken and even vegetarian meals.

After a restful night in your Junior Suite’s king size bed (and eating the complimentary gourmet cookies!), wander over to the outdoor heated pool and fitness centre to make the most of your protein hit.

You can also stroll over to the city botanic gardens with its playground and shaded areas perfect for a picnic.

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5.  Best for Kids and Room Service, Mantra Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide

Fact – tantrums happen on family holidays. So when you’ve all had a long day and just want to veg out in on the bed, or play Nintendo 3DS in peace, you can still enjoy  some good food with room service at the Mantra Hindmarsh Square.

There’s a range of reasonably priced meal options from Caesar salad, roast beef, pizza and more while the kids can choose from their own menu of simple but tasty meals such as sausage on mash potato and chips (and salad…if they bother!).

A two bedroom suite will give you that much needed space, and when you’re all speaking to each other again, you can enjoy some family bonding on the hotels hire bicycles taking a ride along the nearby River Torrens and series of beautiful parks.

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