Hotel reviews
This affordable retro surf hotel has a five-star Mexico location
On a stretch of coast where bland luxury mega-resorts dominate, this secluded (and relatively budget-friendly) stay is a beacon of ’90s nostalgia and charm.
- Katherine Scott
Latest
- ★★★★½
- Australia
Historic former Salvos building in Melbourne now a classy hotel
This is a genuinely smart and superbly situated addition to Melbourne’s five-star hotel stock.
- Anthony Dennis
- ★★★★★
- Tasmania
This fort-like Tassie stunner is not your average holiday house
A fairytale location and luxury make this private Tasmanian stay the ultimate couples retreat.
- Emily McAuliffe
- Collection
- Travel tips
Holiday perfection: Traveller’s top hotels of 2024
From opulence in Monaco and Dubai to revamped hotels closer to home, here are the best properties reviewed by Traveller’s expert writers this year.
The best Melbourne hotels for a staycation over the holidays
Peeling prawns and watching the cricket is great, but if you’d prefer a poolside cocktail or serene getaway, check in to one of these hotels in Melbourne and beyond.
- Katherine Scott
- ★★★★
- Melbourne
The verdict on Melbourne’s luxe new hotel with knockout dining
The 1980s called, and it wants its Jarrah back. But seriously, those deep, reddish tones are a beautiful base for design firm Kennedy Nolan’s vision.
- Katherine Scott
- ★★★½
- Sydney
Central Sydney hotel gets a new life (again)
This property has gone through several iterations, previously as a Travelodge before becoming a Mercure and now a Novotel after a $20 million revamp.
- Craig Platt
- ★★★★
- USA
Spectacular Arizona adults-only escape
With its exquisite design and some of the best views in Sedona, this adults-only gem does come at a hefty price – it’s definitely in the “special occasion” category.
- Julie Miller
- ★★★★½
- Singapore
The verdict on edgy Australian hotel brand’s first Asian property
Housed in a handsome heritage building in Singapore’s financial district, QT Singapore is a dazzling showcase of the brand’s trademark styling.
- Rob McFarland
- ★★★★★
- United Arab Emirates
The verdict on the world’s first ‘ultra-luxury resort’
Beyonce was reportedly paid $36 million to perform at the opening of this hotel. She would be happy with how it turned out.
- Damien Woolnough
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