Gold Coast (Australia)
A beautiful beachfront hotel promising five-star style in Gold Coast's Surfers Paradise. White-clad rooms & suites have ocean or garden views & chic, modern decor. There are numerous swimming pools, a serene spa, fitness centre and ample events spaces. Fresh seafood & craft cocktails are a delight.
Cairns ( Australia)
Five star luxury with all the trappings. Large and spacious rooms all with balconies with views either over the city, gardens or bay. Excellent facilities including outdoor pool, fitness centre and spa, and waterfront dining. A great spot on the Marina away from the main street.
Sydney (CBD)
Cool & contemporary, this slick 230-room hotel in Sydney's CBD boasts white, black & cream interiors with floor-to-ceiling windows & soft lighting. The library is a smart workspace, whilst the rooftop & terrace bar encourage well-heeled travellers to unwind over after-work cocktails. Very smart.
Victoria (Victoria)
A collection of five relaxed one- and two-bedroom apartments between the Murray & Campaspe Rivers in Echuca. Spaces are airy and contemporary, with comfortable sitting rooms & well-equipped kitchens. Guests share access to a swimming pool & gardens; Echuca's attractions are mere moments away.
Orange (New South Wales)
A collection of 25 suites & multi-bedroom apartments with a comfortable, contemporary feel. Think muted tones, swish bathrooms, and well-appointed open-plan kitchens with sitting rooms & dining rooms. Light breakfasts are offered each morning, and Orange's cellar doors & farmers' markets are nearby.
Western Australia (Australia)
Cygnet Bay Pearls is Australia's oldest working pearl farm, and offers accomodation in old pearl workers' cottages or luxurious safari style tents. Each are ensuite, with fantastic views to the beach and BBQ facilities. Do the crew mess experience and dine with the pearl farmers.
Whitsunday Islands ( Australia)
The very name of the island invites total relaxation, which is exactly what this big resort offers. Deluxe contemporary suites, three outdoor spas & a choice of restaurants encourage guests to unwind. A lively outdoor cinema, kids' club, team games & water sports galore are brilliant for all ages.
Hobart (Australia)
Australia's first dedicated art hotel has transformed a historic 1820s jam warehouse on Hobart's waterfront in to a contemporary, hip and stylish space. Rooms are tastefully furnished with large bathrooms. Perfect for a weekend city break or honeymooners.
Launceston (Invermay TAS 7248)
The building comprises of four grain silos with chic modern interiors. A comfortable family-run hotel offering delicious seasonal cuisine in its café or restaurant and featuring an indulgent spa. All rooms have wonderful views over the Tamar River and it is just a short stroll to the city centre.
Sydney (Potts Point)
A 20-bedroom B&B tucked behind the elegant façade of three Victorian townhouses, with an honesty bar and hidden courtyard. The soft white, grey & blue-green colour palette adds to the sense of romance. The best rooms have tree-facing terraces, bathrooms with big tubs & cosy sofas. Chic & intimate.
Brisbane (Australia)
A grand heritage building, in the heart of Brisbane, now converted into a luxury hotel. Enormous rooms feature very high ceilings, expansive sash windows and antiques in keeping with the building's history. Complete with a fine dining restaurant and an attached casino - this is a grown-up stay.
Brisbane (Queensland)
A grand heritage building, once a medical centre, and now a trendy stay in the CBD district. Rooms keep their traditional feel with high ceilings and old sash windows but now boast music-inspired art and all the mod-cons. The atmospheric salon-bar is a real draw. A convenient and desirable stay.
Tasmania (Tasmania)
A collection of four contemporary suites with views towards Little Oyster Bay in coastal Kettering. Sleek, airy spaces have big beds, cosy sofas & private balconies. Guests share access to a guest lounge with a crackling fireplace & inviting breakfast area. Lovely & luxurious.
Cairns (Queensland)
A 5* hotel in the centre of town. Slick guest rooms & suites are set around a large lagoon pool, the best have panoramic ocean views and all feature pale wood furnishings & beds topped with crisp white linens. Pops of mustard yellow & dark blue add colour. Three hip restaurants & a spa await.
Sydney (Australia)
Situated next to the Harbour Bridge, this luxury hotel is built on a private pontoon with spectacular views across Sydney Harbour. Slick nautical decor promises crisp white & blue guest rooms & suites with dazzling vistas. Enjoy top Australian cuisine & craft cocktails at the restaurant.
Perth (Australia)
Smart, sleek and sophisticated, plus set in a superb location by the Swan River, this luxury hotel has it all. Elegant rooms and suites are clad in cream tones. Expect top-notch amenities including tennis and squash courts, a spectacular outdoor pool and five restaurants.
Queensland (Australia)
Set in lush tropical gardens, this family owned and run hotel has bundles of charm. Ten wooden bungalows are minimal but authentically chic, and offer complete privacy. In a great situation for exploring Aboriginal art as well as the Great Barrier Reef. A great choice for families.
Gold Coast (Australia)
Close to Surfers Paradise Beach, this high-rise resort has spacious double rooms & two-bedroom suites, a soothing spa, gym and tennis courts. There's a superb lagoon pool area with slides for kids, whilst the 27-hole golf course is superb, with three nine-hole options for keen golfers.
Launceston (Australia)
A peaceful country estate with beautifully landscaped grounds & a nine-hole golf course. Expect ten elegant guest bedrooms - some with spa baths - and appealing shared spaces including a drawing room with fireplace. Savour seasonal cuisine in the relaxed dining room & picnics on the grassy lawn.
Alice Springs (Northern Territory)
A big hotel bordering the Todd River on the south-eastern side of Alice Springs, with 229 modern rooms & suites. The best rooms have space for extra beds, bathtubs & impressive views of the majestic MacDonnell Ranges. A swimming pool, casino and multiple eateries complete the picture.
Cairns (Queensland)
A swish casino hotel with smart, sea-facing guest rooms & suites promising five-star style. Classic interiors are clad in cream tones, with floor-to-ceiling windows, sink-into tubs & private balconies. Three bars & four eateries include Cairns' best restaurant — perfect for an evening to remember!
Sydney (Millers Point)
A chic, adults-only bolthole in Millers Point, this small hotel boasts striking harbour views from its blue-and-white clad guest rooms & lively restaurant-bars. Expect cocktails at rooftop Henry Deane, plus craft beers & a laid-back vibe at the Public House — both have private party spaces. Lovely.
Sydney (Circular Quay)
A grand traditional hotel, housed in a red-brick building from 1890. Think glittering chandeliers & an impressive collection of art & antiques, plus crackling fireplaces & big beds in spacious suites. A swimming pool, restaurant & whisky bar add to the appeal, and the high teas are terrific.
Brisbane (Queensland)
A sleek, 298-room hotel in the bustling CBD, with swish rooms & suites promising city or river views from floor-to-ceiling windows. Sophisticated modern interiors have crisp white linens, cream & dark blue accents & all the mod-cons. Plus there's a spa, two bars & an acclaimed Italian restaurant.
Queensland (Redland)
The Sirromet Winery boasts 18 luxurious glamping pavilions & two lovely lodges in a superb southeast Queensland setting. Elegant white-on-white decor with pastel armchairs & soft tented ceilings invites guests to unwind in blissful surroundings. A beautiful wine escape in 560 acres of rolling hills.
South Australia (South Australia)
A restored heritage hotel in the heart of Crafers, fusing old-school charm with a very cool modern buzz. Centred around a lively gastro pub & bar with superb wine list, spaces have stacks of character. Grown-up rooms feature leather headboards, black-and-white photos & swish bathrooms. Excellent.
Sydney (Australia)
An indulgent 5* hotel in the heart of Sydney Harbour, with magnificent views of the iconic Opera House. Contemporary rooms are clad in cream, light blue & golden tones, with striking vistas & impeccable marble bathrooms. A vast health club, acclaimed spa & award-winning restaurant add to the appeal.
Sydney (Australia)
A converted brewery oozing timeless cool. Featuring a rooftop pool, hip bar, art gallery and excellent seafood restaurant, there's plenty to keep you busy in-house. The rooms shout out urban chic with exposed stone, contemporary bathrooms and all the mod-cons. A hard one to beat.
South Australia (Australia)
A chic owner-run B&B with three contemporary designer pavilions set on a leafy slope in the beautiful Adelaide Hills. Interiors are modern and fresh with floor-to-ceiling windows for full immersion with nature, garden-facing decks & lovely bathrooms. A luxurious, relaxing and romantic retreat.
Margaret River (Western Australia)
A superbly located seven-bedroom B&B in the heart of Margaret River. Built in the 1920s as the town's chapel & nunnery, the building has been sensitively restored to create inviting spaces with garden views & modern bathrooms. Plus there's a communal lounge with cosy fire. Ideal for local exploring.
Melbourne (CBD)
The Royce promises all the dazzling glitz & glamour of the 1920s, with sleek marble & chrome interiors in what was once Melbourne's first luxury automobile showroom. This restored city landmark now boasts slick guest rooms, gourmet eateries & a sensational cocktail bar. Gorgeous & great fun.
Kangaroo Valley (New South Wales)
A charming four-bedroom B&B in a heritage homestead offering a real sense of tranquility in the Kangaroo Valley. Expect period features in rooms with carved wood beds, original artwork & jam-packed bookshelves. Hearty home-cooked breakfasts are served in the dining room & restful rural views abound.
Melbourne (Australia)
Luxury hotel at the heart of Melbourne's bustling Chapel St. Near to all the attractions, art galleries, restaurants and boutiques. Family friendly suites available, with top-notch facilities including a gym, swimming pool and BBQ area.
Canberra ( Australia )
Chic well-equipped apartment-style rooms in the heart of the city. Every detail has been considered from on-point contemporary design to well placed electric sockets and woollen rugs to curl up in. Featuring a vibrant bar and restaurants, popular destinations in themselves. A cool city spot.
Fremantle (Western Australia)
Modern studios & multi-bedroom apartments with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Fishing Boat Harbour. White-painted interiors are clean, fresh & airy, with sitting rooms & well-equipped kitchens opening onto harbour-facing terraces. A smart waterfront stay, ideal for small groups or families.
Sydney (Australia)
Impeccable contemporary interiors fuse old and new in the historic General Post Office building, set in the heart of the city. A landmark hotel with city views, smart suites & an array of event spaces. Expect excellent Asian & Australian fusion fare, craft cocktails & a great wellness centre.
Queensland (Australia)
Situated on a billabong six hours north of Cairns on the Cape York peninsula, this lodge is set in a tropical wildlife haven, with over 200 species of birds in the area. Ten simple yet comfortable, wooden cabins have private bathrooms and verandas. Ideal for an inexpensive outback adventure.
Adelaide (Australia)
A superb contemporary hotel wrapped around the iconic Adelaide Oval, overlooking the city's leafy parkland and the cathedral. Chic rooms & suites have floor-to-ceiling windows, stylish bathrooms & dazzling views. Plus there's mouth-watering dishes paired with SA wines at the Five Regions Restaurant.
Adelaide (South Australia)
Decorated with the vibrant artwork of iconic Aboriginal artist Yannima Tommy Watson, this Walkerville hotel offers fresh, modern studios & suites with white-painted walls, smart pops of grey and red textiles and expansive views of leafy Adelaide. A friendly and lively art-centred city base.
Ballarat (Victoria)
An elegant heritage hotel with airy rooms & suites. Patterned statement headboards top cosy beds in light-filled, white-washed rooms with vintage furnishings. Apartments have kitchenettes, but the real highlight is the hip restaurant & bar named for 19th-century dancer Lola.
Victoria (Victoria)
A long-time local landmark, Beechworth's gold rush-era Oriental Bank has been transformed into a characterful owner-run B&B. Victorian-style rooms & 1930s inspired suites feature fireplaces, opulent textiles & marble bathrooms. Manicured gardens & a swimming pool frame the Italianate façade.
Gold Coast (Australia)
A luxurious resort set in a 1940s homestead on the banks of the Coomera River marina. Elegant rooms & suites are large and light, with timber beds, wooden floors & cream textiles. The acclaimed golf courses, tennis courts, lagoon pools and multiple gourmet eateries complete the picture.
Sydney (Australia)
A hip industrial property running the length of the Finger Wharf, with an impressive lobby & lounge of epic proportions. Rooms are equally spacious with all the mod cons and cool contemporary styling. Perfectly located just minutes from some of Sydney's best sights and eateries. Superb & great fun.
Western Australia (Western Australia)
Swish studios & self-catering apartments overlook a fantastic golf course at this stylish Swan Valley escape. Spacious bedrooms offer contemporary interior done in creams & blues and private balconies. A huge pool, tennis courts & award winning restaurant complete the picture. A crowd-pleaser!
Pokolbin (New South Wales)
A lovingly restored guest house with airy contemporary rooms & suites, as well as a four-bedroom cottage within verdant gardens. Smart interiors boast crisp white linens, flat-screen TVs & cosy seating areas. The swimming pool & Italian restaurant are lovely, and the Hunter Valley vineyards await.
Victoria (Victoria)
A rural Yarra Valley B&B with three inviting accommodation options: a suite, two-bedroom cottage & poolside apartment. Expect simple, airy interiors with modern & classic pieces, kitchens for self-catering & decks for soaking up uninterrupted country views. Laid-back & promising plenty of privacy.
Heron Island (Australia)
The location of this resort cannot be beaten - Heron Island is a World Heritage listed site surrounded by coral reef, and a wildlife haven. Guests are invited to switch off from the outside world (there's no internet or tv in the luxurious rooms) and explore this breathtakingly beautiful place.
Canberra (Australia)
Housed in one of Canberra's oldest buildings, this five star luxury hotel boasts large rooms with marble bathrooms and extensive gardens in the heart of the city. The style is Art Deco but all the mod cons are distinctly 21st century. A luxury option for exploring the capital.
Port Douglas ( Australia)
Set in the fishing village of picturesque Port Douglas, with 4 Mile Beach a stone's throw away. A tranquil and relaxed setting, with own leafy pool, gym, in-house bar and restaurant. A good base from which to explore the two National Heritage sites of Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.
South Australia (South Australia)
A handful of rooms and self-catering apartments set in 15 acres of striking vineyards and olive groves on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Comfortable interiors encourage guests to unwind, soaking up views of the gardens from shaded terraces. The farm's fresh produce and superb Shiraz are a real treat!