Best hotels in Australia revealed
<p>The <a href="https://www.forbestravelguide.com/award-winners" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2025 Forbes Travel Guide</a> has announced the winners of the Star Awards, with nine hotels and experiences in Australia being named in the list.</p>
<p>Every property in the running for the awards is visited by highly trained inspectors who provide an evaluation based on up to 900 objective criteria.</p>
<p>According to Forbes, the Star Rating system "emphasises service because your experience at a hotel, restaurant or spa goes beyond looks".</p>
<p>Over 2000 hotels, experiences, restaurants and cruises were named on the global list, with nine Aussie winners featuring in the prestigious list. </p>
<p>The only property in the country to receive a 5-star accommodation rating in the 2025 Forbes Travel Guide was Crown Towers in Perth. </p>
<p>Touted as "the pinnacle of Perth luxury", Forbes described the property as "Perth's most extravagant stay. Exuding understated glamour."</p>
<p>In the spa category the Crown Spa Perth, which is tucked away in Crown Towers Perth, was awarded 4-stars for its "unbridled opulence".</p>
<p>The Darling Sydney has once again received recognition in the Forbes Travel Guide for the ninth consecutive year, while The Darling's "world class" spa was also featured. </p>
<p>Check out the list below.</p>
<p>9. The Langham - Sydney</p>
<p>8. Park Hyatt - Sydney</p>
<p>7. Park Hyatt - Melbourne </p>
<p>6. Capella - Sydney</p>
<p>5. Como The Treasury - Perth</p>
<p>4. The Darling Spa - Sydney</p>
<p>3. The Darling - Sydney </p>
<p>2. Crown Spa - Perth</p>
<p>1. Crown Towers - Perth</p>
<p><em>Image credits: Crown Hotels</em></p>
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