Where are the best hotels down under?

Where are the best hotels down under?

Hotel reviewers have never been more powerful, with a new pecking order acknowledging who’s hot and who’s not.

Hotels.com has taken reviews written by guests to various properties, and turned them into an initiative to determine the favourites around the world.

In the first phase of the program, Hotels.com has identified more than 6400 boutique properties in 117 countries that have achieved an average guest review rating of 4.5 or higher out of five.

To determine the initial recipients, Hotels.com analysed its database of more than 15 million Genuine Guest Reviews, which are verified upon the completion of each guest’s stay.

“Our accommodation partners are invaluable assets to Hotels.com and we’re committed torecognising their hard work and dedication to provide guests with the best possible experience,” Hotels.com’s vice president and managing director Abhiram Chowdhry said.

“This program is also a testament to our customers who’ve contributed to the more than 15 million guest reviews that determined these top-performing properties.”

Our fair country raked in 133 awards, with Sydney, Melbourne and Cairns tying for first, with each destination securing ten accolades.

Not surprisingly, the all-powerful USA received the highest number of praises, with 1005 gold mentions, while the UK, Italy and Canada took out the next three spots, with 730, 701 and 351 respectively.

Check out the hottest properties down under here.

Hotels.com is encouraging travellers to share their most memorable hotel accommodations using the #LovedbyGuests hashtag.  Check out the other top-rated hotels around the world here.

HotelCityGuest Rating
Beachfront Apartments on Trinity BeachCairns, QLD4.9
Pullman Quay Grand Sydney HarbourSydney, NSW4.8
Sea Change Beachfront ApartmentsCairns, QLD4.8
The Langham MelbourneMelbourne, VIC4.7
QT SydneySydney, NSW4.7
Crown TowersMelbourne, VIC4.7
Peppers BroadbeachGold Coast, QLD4.6
The Playford Adelaide, A Member Of The Mgallery CollectionAdelaide, SA4.6
Fraser SuitesPerth, WA4.6
Hilton Melbourne South WharfMelbourne, VIC4.6

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