On Sunday 8 th December the Grand Ballroom will be transformed into a winter wonderland with two Christmas afternoon tea events at 11pm and 2pm, featuring frosty favourites Elsa, Anna, Kristoff ...

As part of what has been a $100 million five-year renovation project, the Grand Hotel enlisted the help of Dorothy Draper & Co. to help give the historic retreat a refresh.

Everything is lovingly handmade and skilfully baked in The Grand’s kitchens by their accomplished pastry section, and that – trust me – is now a rarity with many hotel afternoon tea offerings.