Hotel reviews
- ★★★
- Japan
Sleeping in a bookstore seems romantic, but the reality is no fairytale
It’s an affordable stay in expensive Japan, which is a plus. But the room is functional and not much else.
- Julia D'Orazio
- ★★★★
- Copenhagen
At this antisocial hostel, rooms fit together like Tetris blocks
If you’re looking for an affordable stay in one of the world’s most expensive cities, this hostel offers a great price – and solitude.
- Natasha Bazika
- ★★★★
- Australia
The verdict on Hamilton Island’s first new hotel in 18 years
Former staff accommodation has been changed into a luxury escape that fills a gap in the holiday island’s offerings.
- Katherine Scott
- ★★★★
- Bali
Bali meets France at this beautiful jungle resort
An elegant stay that seamlessly marries the best of Balinese and French cultures, albeit with a conscience.
- Jenny Hewett
Fiji’s best places to stay, whatever your budget
From hostels and bures on quiet beaches to private island retreats, Fiji has somewhere to stay for every traveller and every budget.
- Craig Tansley
- ★★★★
- Cook Islands
Island resort offers a wonderfully laid-back escape from winter
Set in lush gardens with a backdrop of volcanic mountains and the ocean beckoning beachside, Little Polynesian is your textbook tropical escape.
- Trudi Jenkins
- ★★★½
- Singapore
Returning from a long trip? This Singapore hotel is a great stopover spot
The youthful, social offshoot of a serviced apartment chain adds a splash of cool to Singapore’s Chinatown district.
- Craig Platt
- ★★★★½
- Madrid
A superb stay in the heart of Spain’s capital
Be schooled in the magnificence of Madrid in this central hotel.
- Anthony Dennis
- ★★★★★
- Botswana
The knock-out stay that will ruin all future safaris
From the wreck of a tsunami, one of Botswana’s most prestigious camps was born.
- Justin Meneguzzi
- ★★★★
- Los Angeles
Terrific value LA hotel has an app for everything, including the door
This stylish urban bolthole in Downtown Los Angeles will help stretch your travel budget, provided you’re OK without five-star hand-holding.
- Rob McFarland
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