Hotel reviews
This Mexico resort elevates ‘all-inclusive’ to new levels of indulgence
This resort in Mexico elevates “all-inclusive” to a new level of indulgence. As the staff member who shows me to my room puts it – “we are here to spoil you”.
- by Rob McFarland
★★★★
Victoria
Melbourne’s outstanding new airport hotel is a little bit Jetsons
The current Skytrax’s World’s Best Airport Hotel better hang onto its tiara – the futuristic Novotel ibis Styles Melbourne Airport is coming for it.
- by Julietta Jameson
★★★½
Australia
This no-frills bush retreat just got a luxe upgrade
Eco wellness stay Billabong Retreat just got a flush $1.5 million revamp – but there are a few telling signs it’s stayed true to its modest roots.
- by Katherine Scott
★★★★
Sri Lanka
Glam it up at this affordable jungle resort (with bonus turtles)
At Sri Lanka’s Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort, it’s worth staying for the buffet alone, and there are numerous scenic spots to retreat to post-meal.
- by Julia D'Orazio
★★★★
Bruges
An affordable boutique hotel in Europe’s best-preserved medieval city
This is the perfect base to explore this beautiful, historic Belgian city or as a rest stop on a longer European trip.
- by Shaney Hudson
This quirky new luxury Paris hotel is way cooler than its name implies
Stylish and sophisticated yet relaxed and unpretentious, the boutique Hotel Norman could be a model for a cooler, more welcoming post-Olympics Paris.
- by Anthony Dennis
★★★★
New York
Hilton’s giant new New York hotel is perfect for first-time visitors
The first property from Hilton’s new brand Tempo is a 661-room behemoth that towers over Times Square.
- by Barry Divola
★★★★½
Cambodia
This hotel where Brad and Angelina stayed is less than $200 a night
This Cambodian hotel successfully bridges taste and tradition. If it’s good enough for Angelina Jolie, it’s good enough for me.
- by Christine Retschlag
★★★★½
Singapore
This hotel is a visual stunner – and don’t miss the rooftop pool
This sleek boutique hotel ideally located near Orchard Road celebrates Singapore’s Peranakan roots but also incorporates a rooftop pool and a restaurant with Melbourne credentials.
- by Carolyn Beasley
★★★★½
Singapore
World’s best airport hotel is near perfect, with one major issue
Despite loving Crowne Plaza Changi Airport’s new look and feel, I’m not sold on my room – there’s a key problem.
- by Julietta Jameson
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