DAZZLING DUBYA
The opening of the W Brisbane this week marks the first five-star hotel to open in the Aussie city in 20 years. A favourite among millennials, the W Hotels, part of Marriott International, are renowned for their funky, urban style and hip interiors. This one has 312 rooms, a spa, and three restaurants/bars. Its biggest draw will likely be the heated rooftop pool, with a quirky-cool zebra-style pattern on its floor and ceiling. There, you’ll find smoothies by day, and a DJ to accompany your cocktails at night — all with stellar views across the Brisbane River. No wonder it’s being touted as Oz’s coolest hotel. From AU$358 per night ● starwoodhotels.com