Free wifi, or else

Free wi-fi internet access has become the leading factor for Australian travellers in choosing a hotel, according to a survey by Hotels.com. Just over 40 per cent of Australian leisure travellers and Continue reading →

Do hotel star ratings still count?

Do you differentiate between stars and dots when you’re on the internet looking for a hotel? Does it bother you if a hotel is “self-rated” rather than having an official Continue reading →

No crappy hotels, thanks

We Aussies have our standards when it comes to choosing overseas hotels. Australian travellers are the second highest spenders in the world when it comes to overseas hotel bookings, according Continue reading →

Hot holidays for cold times

Sick of winter already? It seems you’re not the only one. As the cold weather really starts to bite, accommodation booking website Hotels.com is reporting a rush of interest in warm destinations. Searches Continue reading →

When to go five-star… and when to get real

How much would you expect to cough up for a five-star hotel in a major city? Travellers can pay anywhere from an average $192 a night to an average $499 Continue reading →

What’s new in travel apps?

From a trickle to a torrent, the release of new travel apps has become such a regular occurrence, it is hard to keep up. Destination information, booking services, trip planners and Continue reading →

Where the hotel bargains are

The strong Aussie dollar has continued to drive down the cost of hotel rooms in overseas destinations while prices in Australia are rising significantly, according to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Continue reading →

No such thing as a free bed?

On a recent holiday I was talked into signing up to the hotel group’s loyalty program, to collect points for my stay. I now receive all-too-frequent email updates about my Continue reading →

Hey big spenders

We might be laid back, but we’re fussy about where we sleep. Australians are among the world’s biggest spenders when it comes to hotels, according to the annual Hotel Price Continue reading →

Good news for travellers to Europe

Hotel prices might be on the rise, but European hotels remain great value for Australian travellers. The strong Aussie dollar is bringing very favourable currency conversions, with four and even Continue reading →