Hotel Reviews
Review: InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto
If the walls of this five star hotel could talk, they’d speak of over 130 years of growth and change in the city.
Review: Hyatt Regency Sydney, a Darling Harbour-view stunner
With a striking rooftop bar and freshly-opened Regency Club, Australia’s largest hotel is certainly worth checking into.
Review: The Carlyle New York, the luxury hotel in a class of its own
This grand dame of the New York hotel scene still draws a well-heeled crowd after nearly 100 years.
Review: Elements of Byron Resort, a perfect mix of beach and bush
We check into Byron’s only beachfront resort: home to an adults-only retreat, solar train, day spa and more.
Review: Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo, unpretentious luxury
This box-fresh five-star entrant brings a splash of New York style to downtown Tokyo.
Review: Crown Towers Perth, a hotel like no other in West Australia
Evoking the style and scale of southeast Asia’s grandest hotels, this inner-city escape is five star class.
Review: The Tokyo Station Hotel, old-world elegance in abundance
One of Tokyo’s oldest and grandest hotels hides in plain sight.
Review: Meriton Suites Zetland Sydney gains a stylish new look
Fresh from a top-to-bottom refurbishment, this upscale aparthotel has everything plus the kitchen sink.
Review: COMO The Treasury Perth, Australia’s hotel high water mark
Regularly named among the country’s best, this Perth hotel is a masterclass in the beauty of simplicity.
Review: St. Regis San Francisco, where ‘suite dreams’ come true
Inspired by the vibrance and culture of its SoMA location, this newly-updated hangout is as good as it gets.
Review: Jackalope Mornington Peninsula is an escape to extravagance
Barely an hour from Melbourne lies an uncorked gem for oenophiles and sybarites, near and far.
Review: Aiden Darling Harbour, a Sydney boutique hotel with style
Designed ‘by travellers for travellers’, this tech-savvy hotel is proof good things come in small packages.
Review: Hilton Queenstown, a lakeside retreat for adventure seekers
Whatever floats your (jet)boat, Hilton Queenstown is a comfortable lakeside base with stunning views at every turn.
Review: Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, a central classic
Nearly 30 years on from its Sydney debut, the Sheraton still ranks among the city’s elite hotels.
Review: Hamilton Island Beach Club is paradise found
Sitting right on Hamilton Island’s Catseye beach, the Beach Club Hotel is a great place to explore the island and beyond.
Review: The Langham Gold Coast, a fresh take on beachfront luxury
Almost eight years in the making, Queensland’s latest high-end hotel is now open. Was it worth the wait?
Review: Crystalbrook Flynn is Cairns’ most exciting local
This dazzling luxury hotel occupies pride of place on Cairns Esplanade, putting guests in the thick of the action.
Review: The Star Residences Gold Coast apartment hotel
Dazzling views, lustrous dining, and exclusive access to a private pool deck are just the beginning.