Hotel reviews
★★★★
Newcastle
There’s no room for error with rooms this compact
Little National’s third Australian hotel shows the brand has fine-tuned making the most of a compact space.
- by Riley Wilson
★★★★
Australia
It’s not at Melbourne’s Paris end, but this hotel has Parisian vibes
More chic French apartment than hotel, Lyall South Yarra offers an experience you can’t get in the busy CBD.
- by Sarah Norris
★★★★★
Sydney
Central Coast’s new luxury lodges raise the bar
With five-star resort facilities, concierge service and a lauded eatery on-site, you’ll want for nothing.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
★★★★½
Italy
Explore an overlooked part of Italy from this luxurious resort
The luxurious but unpretentious resort is a tranquil base from which to fully savour the fruits of this culturally rich region of Sicily.
- by Anthony Dennis
★★★★½
Bali
This is Bali’s biggest resort, but I felt like I was the only guest here
For a winter sun retreat, Bali’s exclusive Mulia Villas offers an experience requiring minimal effort with rest and relaxation at its heart.
- by Julia Naughton
★★★★
Adelaide
The luxury hotel on the site where Murdoch launched his media empire
The rejuvenated Playford plays extremely well to the guest desiring upscale comfort and ready access to Adelaide’s culinary, cultural and sporting attractions.
- by Anthony Dennis
The country house goes wild: A rarefied retreat without the stuffiness
From the table to the spa, Heckfield Place infuses luxury with the natural world.
- by Ute Junker
Australia’s hotel restaurants are undergoing a renaissance
An Australian hotel restaurant renaissance is under way – travellers’ tastes have evolved, and hoteliers and top chefs are taking note.
- by Katherine Scott
★★★½
London
This art deco gem in London offers terrific value
In a city known for its eye-watering hotel prices (not helped by a weak Aussie dollar) Ember Locke Kensington offers terrific value in a central London location.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
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Tips & advice
Travel Hot List for June: Singapore airport’s comeback plans
Changi’s improved terminal, Europe’s epic new trail and the Australia’s new hotel restaurants are on this month’s hot list.