Hotel reviews

The Keep, Goulds Country, Tasmania is an imposing structure with 360-degree views.

★★★★★
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

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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.

Melbourne

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

City skyline views from Mid Air on level 12.

★★★★
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

The property had previous lives as a Travelodge and a Mercure.

★★★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

Every villa has a private rooftop with a daybed and firepit.

★★★★
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.