Well she’s certainly got history. In fact this old girl is bursting with character. It shows what you can do with a lotta love, money and vision. The former rundown Clare pub and next door Carlton United Brewery has been transformed into a 62 room boutique hotel. That was in 2015, ten years on, how...
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Hotel Review: Your Casita, Mamita
The Casita Motel, located on NSW’s South Coast in Batehaven, is retro-modern, dreamy, and just the spot for your weekend getaway from all the things. A peaceful, easy feeling We’re here for a weekend, and on the itinerary? Not much. Not much at all – and I can’t wait for it. I’m armed with a...
Hotel review: Mantra on Northbourne – a new-found favourite is our home amongst the pollies
A great location, wonderful staff and a load of space to kick back in. This Mantra (on Northbourne) is one you'll want to repeat for sound sleep and easy getaways.
Hotel Review – Eco Lodge at Peninsula Hot Springs. The ultimate relaxation, rejuvenation and culinary delight
It’s not every day I get to fine dine in bathers and a bath robe. Before having a night away from the hustle of Melbourne to head to Peninsula Hot Springs (PHS) brand new Eco Lodge accommodation, I called ahead to find out what to pack, and in particular, what is appropriate attire for ‘the...
Hotel Review: Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point, an IHG Hotel. Where whimsical quirky meets artistry. Luc-San by Luke Manghan ups the Japanese/French restaurant ante
Location – Behind the Coca-Cola Sign Nestled just behind that iconic Coca-Cola sign (the one that’s been winking at Sydney for decades), Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point struts its stuff. Formerly The Larmont by Lancemore, it has been transformed to the cool kid at the party who knows all the local legends. Like all Indigo Hotels, this...
Hotel Review: Manly Pacific Sydney – MGallery Collection, villa ocean views, Bistro Manly with ‘that scallop risotto’, wonderful beachy service to top off the best seaside staycation in Sydney
And here we…sitting on the balcony drinking a glass of rose surveying our kingdom like a smug seagull. My ears are tuned into the rhythm of the waves. As the sun dips the Norfolk pine trees stretch their shadows. An orchestra of voices rises from below; a shriek of laughter, the odd woof, babble of children playing, chatter - life.
Dinner at Windows on the Park in Pullman Sydney Hyde Park: The delicious cherry on a staycation sundae
Want to experience Sydney from a new perspective? Or just looking for great food near Sydney CBD? Check out our review of Windows on the Park at Pullman Sydney Hyde Park.
Marinating in Mudgee: A Besties’ Breakaway
Who says a Mudgee getaway is all about romance? Grab your bestie and make a weekend of it.
Hotel Review: Sydney Hilton. 24 luxe hours. Afternoon Tea at Glass, Exec lounge decadence and drinks at Marble Bar
The Sydney Hilton – still a classy classic. 24 hours in an elevated stay is best summed up as a swagger from restaurant to suite, to lounge, to bar to breakfast. Hiltons’ reputation precedes a stay, it’s one of the reasons it remains ranked as one of the world’s most valuable hotel brands, every one...
Hotel Review: QT Auckland New Zealand. Rooftop Bar, cracking steaks and Marina location
I don’t know about you, but after everyone rushed to spend up a storm in Europe last winter (or at least got as far as Bali…!), it seems like most people are opting for a more low-key, affordable holiday closer to home this year. We have reviewed many QT Hotels and their experiences in Australia...