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Hot hotel openings across the country

HOTEL CHADSTONE MELBOURNE

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne, MGallery by Sofitel, is a new 250-room luxury hotel that rubs shoulders with the style hotspot of Chadstone Shopping Centre.The local fashion focus is reflected in the beautifully put together hotel, which is all opulent interiors, brass and leather finishes, custom lighting and luxurious amenities. chadstone.com.au

CABN SADIE

CABN’s first eco retreat inVictoria has arrived in Daylesford. Dubbed ‘Sadie’, the off-grid sanctuary is perfectly placed in theVictorian countryside for languid perambulations around the picturesque property. Located 90 minutes away from Melbourne, the 100 per cent sustainable, custom cabins sleep three to four people, have composting toilets, rainwater catchment and solar power so eco-conscious travellers can feel justifiably righteous about leaving zero footprints behind. Switch off and press reset in the pocket-sized CABN before venturing into nearby Hepburn Springs for a soak in the mineral springs. cabnlife.com

BAILEY

While most visitors are lured to Tropical North Queensland to visit the reef and rainforest, the city has long been a lure for creative types drawn to the dramatic landscapes. Bailey, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel, celebrates different artists on each of its 12 floors and features dedicated spaces that pay homage to the arts. Suites have art and splashes of colour from stylish fabrics and the open lobby features a wall of greenery and waterfalls and a mosaic of Dolly the Dugong, which the hotel commissioned 25 exiled Syrian artists to make. crystalbrookcollection.com/bailey