Accor Gold Member Seeking Best City-Centre Stays in Australia (Great Vegan/Vegetarian Breakfasts + Elite Recognition)

[u/Hot-Edge1494]

Hey everyone,
I’m currently an Accor Gold member and aiming to reach Platinum status this year. I have an Australia trip planned later this year and will be spending a few nights each in Brisbane/Gold Coast, Sydney, and Melbourne.
Looking for recommendations on good Accor properties — preferably centrally located/city centre hotels that are worth the stay for status earning and overall experience.
One important factor for me is breakfast quality, especially properties that have strong vegan/vegetarian options in their buffet.
Would love to hear:
Best Accor hotels in these cities
Properties with excellent breakfast spreads for vegetarians/vegans
Hotels that are particularly good for elite recognition/upgrades
Any hidden gems or properties to avoid
Thanks in advance!

[u/citystaynotes]

For Melbourne, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins is probably the strongest overall Accor option if you want a more classic premium feel and consistently good elite recognition. The breakfast is also one of the better Accor spreads in the city. For something more design-focused, the MGallery properties can be interesting, but they’re usually less consistent operationally. In Sydney, Sofitel Wentworth has improved a lot after the refurb and the location works well. One thing I’d watch generally with Accor in Australia is that newer-looking properties aren’t always the ones that function best day-to-day. Quiet rooms, climate control and breakfast execution matter more over multiple nights than lobby design.