Travel hot list, June 2023: The top new hotels and attractions
Singapore icon’s revamped rooms, a new way to stay at an Aussie bucket-list item and the world of Barbie are among this month’s highlights.
It’s now easier to visit this Aussie bucket-list item
There’s now a luxury houseboat parked near one of the Kimberley’s most popular natural attractions, Horizontal Falls, and you can stay overnight.
- by Julietta Jameson
Singapore’s iconic Marina Bay Sands unveils new room designs
Guests can experience fresh rooms designed with inspiration from Singapore’s multicultural life at this standout property.
- by Julietta Jameson
Plastic fantastic: You can now enter the life-sized world of Barbie
Before the much-anticipated Margot Robbie film’s release, fans in LA can immerse themselves in the world of the record-breaking toy.
- by Julietta Jameson
Cannes’ most famous hotel reopens after renovation
Loved by celebrities and royalty, this grand hotel on the Cote d’Azur is exuding a new glamour.
- by Julietta Jameson
Two hotels in one: New dual-branded property shakes up Downtown LA
Two new hotels and a trendy dining precinct are breathing new life into the neighbourhood ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics.
- by Julietta Jameson
Spectacular nightly drone shows take off at Uluru
One of the world’s largest drone shows, featuring 1100 drones, aims to increase visitor numbers to the region.
- by Andrew Bain
Change of heart: Qantas reopens ‘permanently’ closed lounge
Abandoned during the pandemic, Qantas has opted to reopen its lounge at Hong Kong airport following an upgrade and the relaxation of travel restrictions in the city.
- by Andrew Conway
★★★★★
Not the ‘Paris end’ but Ritz-Carlton fits right in to Australia’s chicest city
A sky-level infinity pool, an enchanting dining experience and impeccable service – Melbourne’s newest luxury hotel has it all.
- by Julia Naughton
Acclaimed Tassie hotel gets $65 million update, but rooms still a bargain
At Wrest Point you can get a big, luxurious hotel room with amazing water views at less than half the price of similar stays in Hobart.
- by Jim Darby
★★★★½
This flagship property of a new budget chain is like a jazzed-up Ikea
As someone whose hostel days are firmly behind him, I’m a touch apprehensive about my stay at LyLo Auckland.
- by Rob McFarland
★★★★½
Renovation makes this gastronomic getaway even more compelling
If you’re into food and drink (and if you’re not, best to turn the car around), you’ve arrived at a prandial paradise.
- by Anthony Dennis
Fashion icon’s opulent hotel opens four years after his death
As Australian Fashion Week kicks off, fashionistas have a new hotel to put on their bucket-list: Karl Lagerfeld’s biggest and final project, a luxurious Macau hotel.
- by Katherine Scott