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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.

Chris Ashton |

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.

Sid Raja |

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.

Chris Ashton |

Review: Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo, unpretentious luxury

This box-fresh five-star entrant brings a splash of New York style to downtown Tokyo.

Tony O'Kane |

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.

Chris Ashton |

Review: The Tokyo Station Hotel, old-world elegance in abundance

One of Tokyo’s oldest and grandest hotels hides in plain sight.

Tony O'Kane |

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.

Chris Ashton |

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.

Chris Ashton |

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.

Sid Raja |

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.

Sid Raja |

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.

Chris Ashton |

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.

Matt Lennon |

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.

Chris Ashton |

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.

Sid Raja |

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?

Chris Ashton |

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.

Matt Lennon |

Review: The Star Residences Gold Coast apartment hotel

Dazzling views, lustrous dining, and exclusive access to a private pool deck are just the beginning.

Chris Ashton |

Review: Conrad Las Vegas (Resorts World)

Opened in late 2021, this stunning development on the strip combines three Hilton brands under one enormous roof.

Matt Lennon |