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Crowne Plaza, Mantra & Westin top travel survey

In brief: Australia's business travellers are fairly happy with their choice of hotels – especially if they're staying at...

David Flynn |

London hotel invents snore-absorbing room

First there was a hypo-allergenic hotel rooms for ultra-sensitive people – now Crowne Plaza The City London is looking to intr...

danwarne |

Check in for SQ flights at Marina Bay Sands

Singapore’s towering Marina Bay Sands is offering lobby check-in for Singapore Airlines and SilkAir flights – altho...

David Flynn |

World's best airport hotels

Whether your flight is arriving late at night or you’re got an early morning wheels-up, the convenience of an airport hot...

David Flynn |

Sofitel Guangzhou Sunrich opens

In brief: The bustling Chinese business hub of Guangzhou – the country's third largest city, and the primary commerc...

David Flynn |

Top 5: business travellers' hotel wish list

It's astounding how many hotels -- even brand new or recently refurbished places -- still don't have the facilities that today'...

John Walton |

Beat the 2012 hotel price rise

Australian hotel rates are likely to increase next year, with a study of the domestic hotel market by Deloitte revealing t...

David Flynn |

Marriott: in-room Internet is like bottled water

Hotel Internet is becoming on par with bottled water, says Marriott – something that travellers and guests expect to see ...

David Flynn |

Auckland's new airport hotel: chic and different

The brand new Novotel at Auckland Airport -- twenty metres from the international arrivals door -- is now open. Australian Bus...

John Walton |

Order room service via your smartphone touchscreen

UPDATE: Starwood's chic W Hotels chain has released an iPhone app that allows guests to order room service and request houseke...

danwarne |

5 things to improve your hotel room

Some travellers like the generic nature of hotel rooms, with everything in its own place and not a lot of clutter. Others ...

John Walton |

Frankfurt Airport Hilton opens December 2011

Despite being Germany's busiest airport, and having the highest number of international destinations of any airport in the...

David Flynn |

US hotels recycle soap to save lives

Ever wondered what happens to the leftover soap and shampoo in your hotel's bathroom once you check out? American organisation...

John Walton |

How to get a hotel room upgrade

Getting a hotel room upgrade can be a real bonus to any trip. A larger room (or even a suite), full-size desk, deep bathtub or ...

John Walton |

How to crack the Wotif 'Wot hotel' code

Many small businesses and self-employed consultants find online booking sites like Wotif.com.au can be helpful to land a good d...

David Flynn |

Langham Place at PEK opens 24/7 club lounge

Jetlagged and need something to do in the middle of the night? The Club L lounge at the Langham Place hotel in Beijing Capital ...

John Walton |

Langham Place at PEK opens 24/7 club lounge

Jetlagged and need something to do in the middle of the night? The Club L lounge at the Langham Place hotel in Beijing Capital ...

John Walton |

Le Meridien: free pass to art museums

Not content with the usual extra guest amenities like a swimming pool, sauna, spa or fitness centre, Le Meridien hotels are bra...

John Walton |