Hotel reviews
Top 12 Barcelona hotels and resorts for different budgets
From sumptuous five-stars to chic boutiques, Barcelona’s diverse accommodation options reflect the dynamic nature of its tourism sector.
- by Paul Sullivan
The iconic NZ lodge with a dress-circle location
How cheeky to call these villas on New Zealand’s North Island “residential style”, given my domicile here is painfully temporary.
- by Catherine Marshall
★★★★
California
This Old Hollywood hideaway still has plenty of glam after facelift
Monroe’s favourite room was 104, Frank Sinatra stayed in 114, and Joan Crawford booked 507, where she always demanded a fresh baguette and seven packs of cigarettes.
- by Louise Goldsbury
★★★★½
New York
Not cheap, but this supremely modern stay puts you in the thick of NYC
In a city where rooms can resemble a glorified wardrobe, these lodgings offer a welcome sense of space – and a hard-to-beat location.
- by Carolyn Beasley
★★★★½
USA
No wonder celebs love this iconic LA hotel
This historic pink-hued hotel which opened as The Huntington in 1914 has always attracted A-listers.
- by Sue Wallace
This luxe Queensland retreat is a haven for foodies
A soothing stay at this south-east Queensland rural retreat also attracts food-loving day-trippers keen to linger over a long lunch at Homage restaurant.
- by Katrina Lobley
★★★★
Barcelona
The affordable Barcelona hotel that wins by doing nothing wrong
So complete has the refurbishment of INNSiDE Barcelona Apolo been that it might as well be a brand-new property.
- by Jamie Lafferty
★★★★½
New York
If you want a good-value, perfect base for exploring Manhattan, this is it
“This is Where the Magic Happens” reads the pink neon sign near The Moxy Lower East Side Hotel reception desk. Ain’t that the truth.
- by Barry Divola
★★★★
Australia
New Sydney hotel is a stellar stay for work or pleasure
Citadines Walker is a good choice if you have business in North Sydney, but the quality of public transport nearby means you don’t need to linger.
- by Jim Darby
★★★★½
Japan
A rarity in Tokyo, this new hotel is one of the city’s best
Trunk (Hotel) Yoyogi Park encourages guests to explore one of the city’s biggest natural spaces.
- by Penny Watson