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 →

Hottest new hotels for 2013

Want to be in the hip crowd? Here are 10 of the smartest and sexiest hotels due to open around the world in 2013. Shangri-La, The Shard, London The Refinery, 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 →

Spas are for little people, too

Do our children lead stressful lives? Or is pampering just part of the holiday experience for everyone these days? I have a bit of trouble comprehending that children need relaxing Continue reading →

The name to watch in five-star hotels

Many will not have heard of it, but this once-obscure hotel brand has become a heavy-hitter in Australia. Pullman has become the largest five-star hotel brand in the country, snatching Continue reading →

Stuff the environment, we’re on holidays

While hotels are busy working on their environmental credentials, guests are busy undoing their hard work… Many Aussie travellers abandon concern for the environment when they stay in a hotel, Continue reading →

What’s hot in hotels

It’s a competitive business, the hotel industry. From how you check in to the brand of shampoo on the bathroom shelf, hoteliers have to pay attention to every aspect of Continue reading →

Digs with the bow wow factor

“Can I order room service, please? I’ll have the soup and my dog would like a bow wow burger.” Don’t laugh (well not at me, anyway). This is a scene Continue reading →

Tassie hotel gives new meaning to access

While many hotels now offer rooms that have been adapted for disabled travellers, the Mercure Hobart has upped the ante, with eight rooms adapted for those with visual or hearing impairment. Guests Continue reading →