Accommodation

Grand in every way.

Modern design meets old-world charm and hospitality.

As cool as you'd expect from a street-art-themed Melbourne hotel.

Five-star service and exotic seafood buffets are par for the course at this grande dame of Sydney hotels.

Business or play, there's something for everyone at this landmark hotel.

From decor and design to dining and drinks - the botanical theme runs through every element at West Hotel.

The refurbished '60s surfer motel is now a boutique hotel offering laidback luxury.

Nestled in a quiet pocket of Potts Point, this is the hotel that nails the "home away from home" brief.

It's not just the views that are five-star.

The rooftop bar boasts one of the best views of the city skyline.

Heritage and luxury in one comfortable package.

Yoga classes, an infinity pool and winding rainforest strolls - this is Byron at its best.

Beach, pool, drinks, repeat.

A wharf location meets New York style.

Good times are on tap at this reimagined pub.

Go for the old-world charm, stay for the impeccable service.

A quirky and playful take on luxury hospitality.

Clean lines and nautical themes reign at this wharf hotel.

This is a hotel that doesn't do luxury by halves.

The best views in the city with a splash of luxury.

A former warehouse blossoms into a chic oasis of comfort and camaraderie.

The 19th-Century building is still blessed with some of the best views of the city.

The former textile warehouse has been been sprinkled with that Merivale magic.

The Star's luxe offering.

Gather friends and family for good times in these tropical villas.

With vibrant design and a “never boring” service ethos, Ovolo is taking the Australian market by storm.

Heed the call of the wild without sacrificing creature comforts at Pumphouse Point’s new bush Retreat.

A new luxury hotel shaped like a giant stack of surfboards stands 17 storeys high on Broadbeach. Opening just in time for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the 57-suite Darling Gold Coast is already making a grand impression on the world.

Paramount House has all the temptations of a permanent vacation: good coffee, art-house films and smart dining in one of Sydney’s liveliest suburbs. With a new hotel on site, the package is complete.

Located in the same building as Paramount Coffee Project, Paramount House Hotel will join a buzzing group of tenants and inject local flavour into its guests' stays.

A new crop of centrally located boutique hotels places flâneurs in the heart of Paris.

These new resorts redefine barefoot luxury, Fijian style.

Remarkable Lodge is set to be a fitting name for a new property by Baillie Lodges.

London's best new restaurants now come with rooms attached. Joe Warwick charts the resurgence of the city's hotel restaurants.

Unique landscapes demand exceptional lodgings, and Australia has both in abundance.

Australia does relaxation better than most places - perhaps it's a result of our famously laid-back attitude to life. Here are some of our favourite spas to while away the hours soaking, meditating or being pampered.

A clutch of artfully designed pop-up pods in the Welsh countryside captures the tiny-house ethos in mythic detail, writes Larissa Dubecki.

There are stories to tell and joys to be had at Hobart’s new MACq 01.

Summer in Switzerland’s largest city is all about outdoor events. Make the most of it with a room at Baur au Lac, where lake and parklands are at your doorstep.

From mountain views to porcini risotto, we take you through the recent refurb of one of Australia's most chic ski lodges.

Asia welcomes two new resorts from the luxury brand Alila.

Gleneagles, the landmark 1920s Scottish estate, is transformed by a nose-to-tail renovation that recalls its historic reputation as the "eighth wonder of the world".

Some of Australia's best dining destinations take the hassle out of a weekend stay by offering their own on-site digs where you can hit the hay in style after your meal.

From Lizard Island to Tasmania, the Kimberley to Byron Bay, here are the best lodges and resorts in Australia in 2017 for ultra-luxurious experiences in remarkable surroundings.

Adrian Zecha’s first project after leaving Aman is a small hotel in the former royal capital of Luang Prabang.

This time it’s on top of a mountain.

A new lodge shares the rugged beauty of Picnic Island with a bird sanctuary.

Faced with a choice between two equally stunning hotels – same price and amenities, but only one supports community or environmental projects – which would you choose? Journalist Juliet Kinsman is banking on travellers making the moral choice with the launch of her website Bouteco, a showcase of hotels that marry style and sustainability. Featured […]

The Byron at Byron devises new ways to relax and revive.

London's latest hotspot is an empire-era bank renamed The Ned.

Well-being and local wisdom are on the menu at Amanjiwo.

On a deserted island in Fiji’s pristine northern Lau archipelago, Sophie McComas settles into an over-the-top villa owned by Oakley founder, Jim Jannard.

Meet your new New York address.

The restaurant and hotel scene on Australia's favourite holiday island has never been more exciting and Australian chefs, owners and restaurateurs are leading the charge.

Only in Europe can a hotel claim to be brand new and centuries old at the same time. Madrid’s Gran Meliá Palacio de los Duques, a Leading Hotels of the World member, is a six month old hotel built on 800 year old bones.

When next in LA, check out Koreatown’s Line Hotel, a magnet for the cool kids in town.

Glamour, sophistication and luxury have arrived on the Peninsula, with a crack-team of staff assembled to make it a success.

A new lodge opens in Tasmania’s wild central plateau.

Sharp design with a lifestyle mindset, East is a business hotel with personality.

After three years and $645 million of construction, Crown Towers Perth is open. Expect a lavish spa experience, an extravagant pool and spacious rooms.

The French government has recognised the luxurious hotel on the Côte d'Azur to be palatial, marking it as a step above a five-star stay.

How do you remake a landmark without compromising its essence? The new Ritz Paris pulls it off in rare style, writes Susan Skelly.

Three new attention-grabbing hotels in Barcelona's less-fêted neighbourhoods cater for travellers more interested in living like locals than jetsetters.

Flash new lodges and luxe adventures beckon in South America.

QT Hotels always do good first impressions, and their Melbourne property is no exception.

The latest luxury digs for your next Roman holiday.

Shophouses and mansions in Penang are restored as UNESCO heritage award winning hotels.

It'll be hard to beat the view from this plunge pool.

These stunning resorts range from beach backyards, Uluru views, and rainforest surrounds.

Unwind in luxury as you travel to Rio for the 2016 Olympics.

Null Stern Hotel in Switzerland is breaking all the rules.

Comfort and convenience come hand-in-hand at Australia's nicest affordable hotels.

These are homes away from home.

Sink down into these tubs with a view.

Brisbane's first Art Series hotel, The Johnson, is due to open in September.

No lumpy mattresses or messy bathrooms here: this home rental website selects only the best.

Thirty hectares of Incan terraces await out the door of Explora’s newest hotel in Peru.

Ancient and modern Greece unite spectacularly in the Cyclades.

Styled with absolute opulence, Paris’s famed hotel has swung open its iron gates after a four-year renovation.

Our pick of the best lodges and resorts to escape to this winter.

Robinson Crusoe wished he had it this good. Those who dream of a perfectly private island, far from crowds and cares, have two new luxury resorts in the Indian Ocean to consider.

Seminyak's newest hotel embodies a modern Indonesian style based on traditional crafts.

Last night Italian fashion house Fendi celebrated the opening of its first luxury hotel, Fendi Private Suites, at a cocktail party in Rome.

Find a home away from home at Dan Hunter's hotel, Brae.

Sydney is enjoying a hotel renaissance as a spate of new properties open. From a five-star Art Deco show-stopper to a funky refurbished woolstore and a sunny Bondi Beach pad, harbour city digs have never looked so good.

From a five-star Art Deco show-stopper to a funky refurbished woolstore and a sunny Bondi Beach pad, harbour city digs have never looked so good, writes Helen Anderson.

A tiny private island off Fiji is the emerald setting for a resort that tropical daydreams are made of, as Bryce Corbett discovers.

A new Byron Bay resort is a beach retreat with a strong eco-focus.

Ovolo Hotels brings its quirky vision to Sydney.

The transformation of one of Sydney's most impressive heritage buildings will be complete this week...

From retro charm to modern and sleek, our pick of the finest new luxury digs in the British capital.

A first not only for Perth but Australia, Como The Treasury hotel resides grandly within the redeveloped historic State Buildings complex, writes Max Veenhuyzen. Welcome to the country’s latest luxury hotel.

Want to be among the first to have a sleepover at Brae? Here are the details.

Travellers seeking boutique digs in Brisbane’s New Farm are spoilt for choice with the opening of Balfour Suites...

Australia’s rich diversity of landscapes is matched only by its array of singular places to stay.

First there was Ita, then there was Nathan. Two cyclones and nearly $50 million later, the all-new resort on Lizard Island has opened.

First there was Ita, then there was Nathan. Two cyclones and nearly $50 million later, the all-new resort on Lizard Island has opened.

Hip yet hospitable, both contemporary and classic, Sydney’s hottest new hotel, The Old Clare, places its guests in the thick of the city’s action.

Hip yet hospitable, both contemporary and classic, Sydney’s hottest new hotel, The Old Clare, places its guests in the thick of the city’s action.

Our picks of Australia's best budget hotels, from Sydney to Melbourne and Brisbane to Adelaide.