Hotel reviews
★★★★½
Oslo
Electrical company HQ’s spectacular transformation into Gatsby-esque hotel
At Sommerro, there are seven restaurants and bars, a private cinema, a library, a theatre, the city’s first rooftop pool and a sprawling basement spa and wellness area so vast they give you a map.
- by Rob McFarland
★★★★½
Reviews & advice
No passport required for a visit to this little piece of Italy
No wonder the King Valley attracted many Italian families to the area decades ago – it mirrors parts of Italy.
- by Sue Wallace
Magnificent retreat ticks every box in your Tuscan holiday fantasy
Cypress trees lining the drive? Check. Stone farmhouse with terracotta roof, gorgeous views over rolling vineyards? Check and check.
- by Ute Junker
★★★★½
Cambodia
This hotel was rated world’s best on TripAdvisor. Could it be that good?
What makes this unassuming hotel on a quiet street in Cambodia’s Siem Reap such a popular choice for visitors? Garry Maddox checks in to find out.
- by Garry Maddox
★★★★
Port Fairy
This historic, stately inn is a surprisingly cosy beachside getaway
This bluestone heritage inn by the sea makes an ideal escape whatever the season.
- by Justin Meneguzzi
★★★★
Osaka
If Taylor Swift were here, she’d be staying in these knockout corner suites
In Osaka, Aloft adopts the hip aesthetic of its sister brand W Hotel (just down the road) but without the high price tag.
- by Kylie McLaughlin
★★★★
Thailand
Thailand meets Bali: This resort offers the best of both worlds
It may be in Thailand, but there’s a distinctly Balinese vibe to the Movenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin.
- by Craig Platt
★★★★½
India
Neglected palace is now one of the world’s most beautiful hotels
If you love vibrant design, a bit of pomp, exemplary service and the sense of a storied stay, then this may just be the hotel of your dreams – it was mine.
- by Julietta Jameson
★★★★½
Paris
Flamboyant new Paris hotel channels Wes Anderson with eye-popping aesthetics
This vivacious hotel is exquisitely crafted and superbly located, making it a fabulous addition to Paris’ high-end hotel scene.
- by Steve McKenna
Wind-swept Aussie island retreat is a hidden gem
Cosy rituals abound on a solo stay at Tasmania’s remote Kittawa Lodge. It immediately feels like home.
- by Riley Wilson