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The hotel lobby.

The London hotel so fabulous, you could live in the loos

Built in the 1800s, this iconic hotel remains as stylish as ever, and a place to see London at its most vivacious.

  • Penny Watson

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The rooms may be on the small side but they evoke a cosy charm.

One block from the Seine, this family-owned hotel oozes period charm

Intimate, chic, colourful – this is a genial and delightfully placed Parisian address.

  • Steve McKenna
Style forward… the front desk.

This redesigned flagship property showcases French-style luxury

A stylish renovation, a terrific French restaurant and the introduction of a cool new cocktail bar are good reasons to book this hotel for a Montreal stay.

  • Kristie Kellahan
The resort’s pool has been refreshed, but the popular swim-up bar remains.

Noosa’s landmark hotel has a brand-new look (and a great restaurant)

This iconic Queensland hotel has had a makeover, and its new Italian trattoria is a key attraction.

  • Trudi Jenkins
Evening light in the courtyard at Balfour Kitchen & Bar in Brisbane.

This sublime, boutique Brisbane stay is well worth discovering

There’s a dual personality here, but as much as they contrast, here at Spicers Balfour Brisbane, the two sides complement each other.

  • Jim Darby
The main pool.

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
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Hannah St Hotel, Southbank.

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
French sophistication… the lobby.

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.

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.

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