Hotel Realm has taken out the coveted Function / Convention Centre Caterer award at the 2017 R&CA Awards for Excellence, ACT.

The awards are the most dependable and authoritative guide to Australia's best restaurants and caterers with more than 500 trained judges and 1500 entrants across Australia.

Around 100 local restaurants, cafes and catering businesses gathered to celebrate the achievements of their peers who were judged in over 20 categories at the Awards for Excellence ceremony held at Hyatt Hotel Canberra on Monday night.

Hotel Realm & Burbury Hotel & Apartments Hotel Manager, Joel Gordon said he is extremely proud of the team in being able to secure the award.

“The award just solidifies our strong position in the Canberra market and is a true testament to the hard-working efforts from every person throughout the department.”

Hotel Realm may now compete with other region finalists at the National Savour Australia Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence to be held at Peninsula, Docklands in Melbourne on Monday 30th October 2017. Finalists will be advised of their status by late September.

To view the full list of category winners, visit the R&CA website at www.restaurantcater.asn.au.

About Doma Hotels

Doma Hotels is Canberra's largest independent hotelier, leading the way in contemporary luxury hotels in the Australian Capital Territory.

The hotel group consists of five hotel and apartment-style accommodation venues. Each property is known for its understated elegance, sophistication and luxurious amenities. The 5 star Hotel Realm, 4.5 star Burbury Hotel & Apartments, 4 star Little National Hotel and the historic 4 star Brassey Hotel are located in Barton, on the footsteps of the Parliamentary Triangle and the 4 star Pinnacle Apartments are in Kingston.

Hotel Realm, Burbury Hotel & Apartments, Little National Hotel and Brassey Hotel are located within the urban resort-style Realm Precinct, which offers guests access to a diverse range of award-winning dining, beauty, wellness and commercial outlets to complement their luxury accommodation experience.

With 5 star amenities available to all guests, Doma Hotels offers visitors to the nation's capital a luxurious experience like no other.