Hotel News

Coming soon: the best new luxury hotels opening in 2025

These are some of the glamorous escapes you’ll want to check into next year.

Chris Ashton |

Still to come: the best new luxury hotels opening in 2024

Though 2024 has already seen some stunning new hotels, yet more are still on the way.

Chris Ashton |

Desert wonders: the best luxury hotels in Dubai

Dubai doesn’t do things by half measures, and this is most evident in its extraordinary luxury hotels.

Chris Ashton |

New York bans small shampoo, body lotion bottles from hotels

Those mini toiletries could soon be a thing of the past...

Chris Ashton |

New-look Grand Hyatt Singapore opens July 10

One of Singapore’s best-known hotels is about to emerge from a top-to-bottom renovation.

Chris Ashton |

The Star Brisbane to welcome first guests from August

From celebrity restaurants to jaw-dropping city views, here’s what awaits in Brisbane’s newest five star mecca.

Chris Ashton |

Capital chic: the best upmarket hotels in Canberra

Australia’s capital city has come into its own, with these hotels offering a perfect base to explore.

Chris Ashton |

Orient Express afloat, with 5-star luxury liners to set sail

The historic name will soon adorn a suite of luxury hotels, trains and super yachts.

Chris Ashton |

Accor Plus membership: everything you need to know

With discounted hotel rates and dining on the table, this paid program can turbocharge your travels.

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A glamorous new look for the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth hotel

The historic hotel is relaunching this September following a top-to-bottom transformation.

Chris Ashton |

QT Singapore to debut September 2024

Third time’s the charm for the heritage building reborn as a luxury boutique hotel.

David Flynn |

X-factor: the best hotels in Los Angeles

Wow-factor, X-factor, je ne sais quoi... whatever you call it, these top hotels in Los Angeles have it in spades.

Chris Ashton |

Check-in to indulgence at Adelaide’s best hotels

Glamorous, understated or delightfully flamboyant; there’s an Adelaide hotel for every taste.

Chris Ashton |

Embrace the sweet life at Sydney’s best luxury hotels

From understated elegance to over the top glamour, Sydney has a luxury hotel for every taste.

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Soak up some rays at the best luxury hotels in Brisbane

The Sunshine State burns brightest in its glamorous capital, and it has a chic hotel scene to match.

Chris Ashton |

Revealed: the ‘status sweet spot’ in hotel loyalty programs

Elite memberships like Diamond and Titanium are highly sought after, but sometimes Gold or even Silver is all you need.

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Five star style: the best luxury hotels in Hobart

The Apple Isle capital is home to a concise, elevated mix of luxury hotels.

Chris Ashton |

Six hotel loyalty programs offering instant rewards

Sign up to these under-the-radar reward programs and start enjoying benefits right away.

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