Hotel reviews

Singapore

There’s a new Raffles in Singapore and it’s not like the old one

This new resort came with great expectations, as the country’s second Raffles property after the best-known and most historic hotel in Singapore.

Craig Platt

★★★½
Australia

The verdict on Melbourne’s glam new Manhattan-style hotel

Tucked next to a major highway and likened to New York’s iconic Flatiron Building, Hannah St Hotel might be the city’s most convincing slice of the Big Apple.

Katherine Scott

★★★★
New York

New York hotels don’t get much more central than this

The hotel’s central midtown Manhattan location means an easy walk to Broadway, Fifth Avenue, Bryant Park and more attractions.

Kristie Kellahan

Luxury studio rooms overlooking the vines.

★★★★
Victoria

A country escape without leaving Melbourne’s city limits

A rural reset in Melbourne’s deep north – and without the crowds of the Yarra Valley? This is a one-stop shop of good wine, food and accommodation.

Belinda Jackson

Views of Dubai from the world’s highest infinity pool.

★★★★
Luxury holidays

With the world’s highest infinity pool, this hotel is peak stopover luxury

If you’re going to maximise a Dubai stopover, why not go all out with a stay at this glamorous beachside hotel.

Trudi Jenkins

Strahan Village overlooks the wild waterfront.

★★★★
West Coast

A cosy stay on Australia’s ‘edge of the world’

Epic views abound at this hotel on the edge of the country’s second-largest natural harbour.

Riley Wilson

Amaroo Bangalow enjoys rare seclusion, while still being close to the action.

★★★★½
Australia

Close to Byron action, this luxury stay still feels secluded

Near some of Byron’s best dining, luxury retreat Amaroo Bangalow offers sophisticated design and total privacy, whether you book a cabin or the entire estate.

Katherine Scott

★★★★
Turkey

Cool, well-priced hotel gets you to the heart of Istanbul’s action

A bland hotel in the tourist area or a design hotel in a trendy neighbourhood? This property is a no-brainer if you’re looking for a place with style.

Brian Johnston

★★★★½
Luxury holidays

My first stay on this continent may have ruined all future trips

As we arrive at this imposing new luxury lodge and take in the seemingly infinite views, I realise I may have peaked a little too early for my first trip to Africa.