Accommodation

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.

Sometimes a hotel room just doesn’t cut it. For extended stays away from home, you need a serviced apartment.

Nothing stokes our wanderlust quite like the prospect of a stay at one of Australia's internationally renowned resorts, lodges and beach properties.

Hair stylists and Wellington boots are at the ready at an Oxfordshire family retreat.

Adding to the appeal of St-Rémy’s Roman ruins, boutiques and restaurants is the new Hôtel de Tourrel...

A private mansion in the 8th, a seductive maison of boudoirs and a neighbourhood hangout in South Pigalle – three boutique lodgings are redefining Paris hotel chic, writes Susan Owens.

Doors are opening on more star-quality accommodation in the Queensland capital than in any other city in the country. Fiona Donnelly checks out Brisbane’s hottest new hotels.

Among the greenery and mist of Piccadilly Valley in the Adelaide Hills sits Mount Lofty House.

A love of food, travel and laid-back luxury have come together at Halcyon House, a chic new boutique hotel born out of a retro surf motel on the northern New South Wales coast.

Albury is having a moment. The city on the border of Victoria and NSW, is expanding its attractions.

Our intrepid team of travellers has checked in to check out the finest hotels in the country...

Private island luxury comes to Venice.

A new property in Adelaide combines character with contemporary flair.

Two LA hotels, both with shady pasts, are taking a glamorous, new turn.

We check out the new crop of luxe residences to rent that give you a taste of the high life, Italian-style.

A luxe boutique hotel with a location and view to die for certainly puts the romance in Rome.

Celebrated London restaurateurs Corbin & King open The Beaumont.

Deep in the wilds of Tasmania, Kendall Hill discovers a magical transformation at the Pumphouse Point hotel, a converted hydro station surrounded by beauty and steeped in history.

The opening of the Edition Miami marks the start of something big...

The latest crop of hotels in the UK capital takes London lodgings to new levels. We check out the best places to check in, from restored classics to arty trendsetters.

A wrap-up of some of our favourite beach hotels around the country.

Here are some of our favourite addresses for extended spells away, whether for work or play.

A wrap-up of some of the most unique properties Australia has to offer.

The frescoes are repainted, the stonework repaired, the chandeliers sparkling – Karen Kissane checks into a landmark Paris hotel restored with the same care lavished on the Palace of Versailles and the Louvre.

A clutch of new hotels has opened in Paris and beyond.

To some, it’s a stylish new hotel. To Robert Marchetti, it’s an “entertainment precinct with rooms”.

The quirky chic characterising hotel group QT hits new heights on the Victorian slopes.

A wrap-up of some of our favourite lodges and resorts around the country.

Take Manhattan from the comfort of the Pier A Harbor House redux.

Western Australia’s finest luxury resorts are as diverse and captivating as its geography. Mal Chenu looks at ten of the best.

A new luxe hotel adds glamour to Brisbane’s Caxton Street.

Whatever your need — relaxation, stress relief, general wellness or escape — the élite resorts of the Gold Coast know how to pamper. Here are five of the best:

The inaugural Gourmet Traveller Hotel Guide showcases the premier places to stay around Australia.

For quirky eco-luxury, bunk down in a grain silo, a stylish conversion on New Zealand’s South Island.

There’s nary a detail or fitting in Hotel Hotel that hasn’t been considered at length, laboured over and placed with intent.

Lydia Bell surveys the boot and finds 10 luxe new places to stay with friends or la famiglia, from palatial opulence to hilltown simplicity.

From palatial suites in Morocco to private islands off Cambodia, here are some of our favourite luxury hotels and resorts in the world.

Scattered among the 900 islands of Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef is a raft of resorts to suit contemporary castaways and barefoot explorers. Max Anderson goes island-hopping to a bunch of the best.