Hotel reviews
Singapore’s most iconic hotel opens new ultra-luxe resort
The Raffles brand has been expanding globally in recent years. Now that expansion has looped back on itself.
- Julietta Jameson
- ★★★★½
- Barcelona
No kids, no cars at this fun, hidden Barcelona hotel
The only clue to the entrance to this boutique hotel down a dead-end alley is the discreet doorman outside.
- Jane Richards
This luxury Tokyo hotel is a favourite with locals
A historic hotel with its own shrine for weddings and a stunning art collection offers a unique insight into Japanese culture.
- Trudi Jenkins
- ★★★★★
- Chile
A spectacular five-star hotel in one of the wildest places on Earth
There’s good reason this property – now part of Baillie Lodges’ portfolio – is consistently awarded as one of the best in Latin America.
- Julie Miller
- ★★★★½
- Dandenong
In a multicultural patch of Melbourne, new hotel is the ultimate base
Holiday Inn Dandenong, in one of Melbourne’s most culturally diverse suburbs, is a great option for those on their way to Gippsland.
- Julietta Jameson
- ★★★★½
- Sydney
Like being in Beverly Hills: The verdict on Sydney’s coolest new hotel
This inner-city oasis offers a fun and fabulous vibe. But the left-field location may not be for everyone.
- Ute Junker
- ★★★★
- Australia
Rescued from decay, motel is now a prime Melbourne beach escape
The Keith accommodates all comers, with a prime location for beach, winery-packed getaways in the Mornington Peninsula.
- Belinda Jackson
- ★★★★
- Auckland
I didn’t want to stay in this budget airport hotel, but I loved it
Get over your Holiday Inn preconceptions – this airport hotel is fun and funky, with surprising tropical-resort vibes.
- Katrina Lobley
- ★★★★★
- Muscat
A five-star stopover stay in a neighbour beats bustling Dubai
This outstanding outpost of the venerable Mandarin Oriental brand impresses even more than most.
- Anthony Dennis
- ★★★★
- Queensland
Iconic ’90s resort’s new must-see island spectacle
This is a tranquil, eco-friendly base to explore the beauty, landscapes and wildlife of the biggest sand island in the world.
- Kerry van der Jagt
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