Accommodation

Whether it's a jaunt to Singapore, a trip to Rome or a stay in the Big Apple, these are our favourite new international hotels to splurge on.

Hobart's biggest new hotel opening is all about heritage luxury through the ages.

It’s the first southern hemisphere location for the acclaimed American hotel chain. Rooms are now available, lobby restaurant Loam is open for business, and chef Mitch Orr’s Kiln is just weeks away.

A new wave of openings has hit the coastlines of the Mediterranean since we last visited. Here is the latest and greatest line-up of what we've been missing.

The Sofitel Adelaide has rooms with views out over the city and the Adelaide hills. There's a pool, a bar, a gym, and excellent in-house restaurant.

A visit to Wolgan Valley is like heading on an Australia safari, with native marsupials in place of lions. Now, chef James Viles is creating a culinary experience to pair with the unique encounter.

Very good dogs deserve very good rooms. Here's where you can check in with your four-legged best friend.

For culinary doyenne Alla Wolf-Tasker it’s her “romantic Chekhov country house dream” complete with an orchard, bakery and exclusive accommodation for up to 14 guests.

Once a nightclub, now a hotel that captures Tasmania's wilderness, the city's latest boutique accommodation has a magical character all its own.

Launceston restaurant Stillwater has opened a boutique hotel upstairs, and it's all northern Tasmanian charm and river views.

Bask in winter sunshine at these freshly minted and upgraded resorts.

With lodges set deep in the Balinese jungle, outdoor bathing pavilions and an infinity pool at one of Bali's most anticipated new hotels.

Two new properties make the case for Victoria’s “other” peninsula. Is it time you paid the Bellarine another visit?

Vibrant design and a service ethos labelled as FUN ("fabulous, unconventional, never boring") await at Ovolo Inchcolm.

From quirky interiors and prosecco at check-in to serene luxury and Gallic dining, Queensland's top hotels and resorts promise to please no matter your taste. This round-up comes from the 2018 Gourmet Traveller Australian Hotel Guide.

Plenty more than meets the eye.

The place to go when you need to unplug and unwind.

Attentive staff and a generous dose of fun add up to a buzzing boutique hotel by the beach.

Gallic charm meets resort living at this high-flying property in the heart of Noosa.

Contemporary Australian art and a fun take on hospitality collide at this South Yarra address in the heart of the action.

With a glittering 15-floor chandelier and sweeping views of the city, the Sofitel is all about shimmer and shine.

Old-world opulence, indulgent comfort and an in-house puppy. We're sold.

Step out of the box at this art-inspired hotel where provocation is the name of the game.

Antiques, art and an honour bar - it's all about unwinding at this former Regency-style mansion.

This slice of luxury in the middle of nowhere is a true bucket-list experience.

Winner of Large Hotel of the Year, this waterfront hotel also maintains a strong connection to place with a storytelling theme running through the property.

Aman moved heaven and earth to create its new resort, turning a centuries-old Chinese village into a modern retreat, brick by brick.

Old-fashioned ritual and service prevail at this lavish CBD hotel.

A contemporary aesthetic and first-class facilities.

Come for the views, stay for the food.

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.