Eichardt's is part of the leading collection of luxury accommodation in New Zealand and the most awarded private hotel in the country.
An Imperium Collection Hotel
Imperium acquired Eichardt’s Private Hotel in December 2010, making it the first New Zealand based investment for the group. Eichardt’s Private Hotel is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, one of the world’s premier luxury hotel brands.
The Team at Eichardt's
JAMES CAVANAGH
GENERAL MANAGER
Overseeing operations at The Spire Hotel and Eichardt’s Private Hotel, James is originally from Auckland, New Zealand and has been with the group since 2012.
JAMES WORTHINGTON
GENERAL MANAGER F&B
Having carved his name working alongside Masterchef’s Gary Mehigan as Assistant Manager of his award-winning Melbourne restaurant Fenix, James later spent eight years in Dubai where he headed up the food and beverage operation at the Intercontinental Dubai Marina and the Rivington Grill.
WILL EAGLESFIELD
GROUP EXECUTIVE CHEF
Overseeing Eichardt’s Bar, The Grille and No5 Church Lane, Will has made Queenstown’s surrounding areas his pantry – creating modern New Zealand cuisine with inspirations from his time in the Europe and the Med. An innovator with a passion for fresh, local produce.
