Hotel reviews
- ★★★★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
- ★★★★½
- Greece
Near-perfect hotel overlooks one of the most remarkable ancient sites
Athens is one of Europe’s most walkable cities, but the rooftop pool at this polished oasis will make you want to swim instead.
- Jenny Hewett
The best places to stay in Byron Bay
There are still plenty of hostels around, but this surf town’s gentrification has given rise to a crop of trendy and beautiful new stays.
- Angela Saurine
- ★★★★½
- Byron Bay
Can you still chill in overcrowded Byron? At this perfect spot you can
A multimillion-dollar overhaul has turned this guesthouse into the ultimate hideaway in one of NSW’s buzziest tourist towns.
- Katherine Scott
- ★★★★½
- USA
Art is king at this perk-packed American Midwest hotel
21c Museum Hotel is packed with a delightful sense of quirk that’s squarely in keeping with St Louis hospitality.
- Riley Wilson
I stayed at the world’s first urban fitness resort (and ate too much)
This affordable futuristic fitness stay is redefining the ultimate Dubai stopover.
- Jenny Hewett
This exquisite Spanish hotel has to be seen to be believed
As Barcelona’s Grand Hotel Central opens the door to a new chapter, its rich history continues to set it apart.
- Kristie Kellahan
A $250m renovation raises the bar at Regent Santa Monica Beach
One of the most talked-about US openings of 2024 pushes boundaries for Santa Monica luxe beachfront hotels.
- Kristie Kellahan
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