Led by Chef de Cuisine Paul Smart, Sofitel Gold Coast's multi award winning Room81 Restaurant and Bar proved an unstoppable force taking out three awards including 1st Place in the Queensland Gold Box Awards - widely acknowledged as the most sought after accolade at the event held at Royal Pines Resort on the 23rd November 2009.  The restaurant also won 1st Place for 1st Course and 1st Place for 4th Course at the competition.

Room81's 1st place win makes it the sole holder of the major Gold Box award since the competition's inception in 2007, the restaurant earning a culinary hat trick having successfully defended its '07' and '08' titles.

"We're absolutely ecstatic", says Chef de Cuisine Paul Smart.  "We were up until 4am on Monday morning and only got about an hours sleep before we returned to prep for the gala dinner.  We were exhausted and running off pure adrenaline but a result like this makes it well and truly worth it!"

Celebrate the joys of Christmas Day at Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach where life is simply magnifique.  Whether it's lunch or dinner Sofitel has something for everyone.  Room81 Restaurant and Bar is featuring a tantilising 5 course menu for $120 per person or $175 with matching wines.  On3 Restaurant will host a lavish buffet selection  for $149 including bubbles, wine, beer and soft drinks.  Gifts from Santa for the kids, lucky door prizes and festive decorations will help to create that magical Christmas ambience.  Bookings are essential please phone the hotel on 07 5592 2250 for more information.

Formally known as the Indy 300, this month will see the Nikon SuperGP hit the streets of Surfers Paradise.  From the 22nd to the 25th of October experience the Aussie thunder of the V8 Supercars Championship Series with the lightning-fast action of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport Powered by Ferrari.  Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach has accommodation perfect for those wanting to experience this fantastic event along with a peaceful holiday away from the hustle and bustle.  Just 10 minutes from Surfers Paradise with buses traveling daily from the Gold Coast Convention Centre.  For bookings please phone our reservations team on 1800 074 465.

Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach is pleased to be holding the highly successful McGrath Foundation Ladies High Tea.  Please join us on the 9th of October 2009 at 11.00 am for this very special charity event and enjoy all things pink to raise money for the foundation during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Ticket Price is $70 per person.  To purchase and reserve your ticket please contact Justine Millane from the McGrath Foundation on 0408 280 201 or email justine@mcgrathfoundation.com.au

Experience the excitement of the Melbourne Cup in style at the multi award winning Room81 Restaurant and Bar.  Welcome glass of champagne, superb 4 course lunch with matching wines, lucky door prizes, Spring fashion, 4 piece jazz band and live entertainment of the Melbourne Cup Race Day on the big screen. $110 per person.  Bookings are essential please contact Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach on 07 5592 2250 for more information.