Canberra’s Hyatt Hotel was well and truly spoiled for its 100th birthday, with hundreds of guests joining in on the fun. Photo: Hyatt Hotel Canberra.
Hyatt Hotel Canberra welcomed long-time regular guests, friends and industry partners for its 100th birthday, and an unforgettable evening of wonder, glamour and nostalgia.
The iconic hotel paid homage to its rich history with the much anticipated Centenary of Style Cocktail Gala. It was an epic party that conjured a thrumming sense of energy and vigour, reminiscent of the roaring 1920s.
Upwards of 600 guests walked through the doors, each dressed to the nines. They were welcomed with canapes and cocktails galore, mesmerising performances of music and dance, and a level of luxury organisers spared no expense to reach.
More than 260 bottles of Robert Oatley wine were drunk, 1800 oysters shucked, 4800 canapes served, and copious martinis, bellinis and whiskey cocktails poured.
The dance floor raved all night, surging with happy partygoers when the Baker Boys five-piece band performed their rendition of ‘Sweet Caroline’.
But the biggest attractions were the 10-tier champagne tower, filled by a perfectly-poised ballerina as she balanced in the air, and the two-metre tall croquembouche tower, which consisted of 3900 puff pastries that were individually baked in-house by the Hyatt’s expert pastry team.
The croquembouche tower was carefully escorted into the Tea Lounge before it was lit in celebration, followed by the ‘exuberant’ crowd singing Happy Birthday at the top of their lungs.
The Hyatt officially opened its doors in 1924 under the name ‘Hostel No. 1’. It would become a much-loved feather in Canberra’s cap – a luxury precinct in the heart of the capital.
General manager Michael Sarino says the centenary party wasn’t just for birthday fun. It also served as a reaffirmation that when it comes to celebrations in the capital, the Hyatt presents an undeniable blend of grandeur, history, style and elegance that cannot be beaten.
“Our threshold has had the honour of welcoming royalty, dignitaries and delegations for 100 glorious years,” he says.
“While there was no mistaking that people had arrived ready to party the night away, there was also a very tangible sense of connection and belonging to the hotel.”
Every guest Michael spoke to throughout the night had a memory to share. Birthdays, weddings, business breakthroughs and celebrations of life all came to mind.
“Everyone had a story to tell of a time when the Hyatt served as a beautiful backdrop to their most precious moments,” Michael says.
“That’s what we’re all about. As custodians of this historic building, the team certainly feels compelled to honour its past while continuing to offer contemporary luxury hospitality.
“We’re ready for the next 100 years to be just as spectacular.”
To learn more about the Hyatt’s rich history, check out Hyatt Hotel Canberra’s Centenary Stories.
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