Editor’s Note: Monthly Ticket is a CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In November, we’re checking into the world of hotels and resorts. Online ...

The answer depends on who you ask. From delicious room service to luxury linens, booking a five-star hotel conjures feelings of rest and relaxation. However, a five-star booking doesn’t necessarily ...

The Trump International in Toronto gets five stars from Forbes but four diamonds from the Canadian Automobile Association. If you believe Expedia.ca, there are six five-star hotels in Toronto, four in ...

Five-star service doesn't have to come with a hefty price tag. Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and ...

If you’re gearing up for a vacation, you’re probably researching hotels. You’ve probably come across plenty of hotels with ratings like “Four-Star” or “Five-Diamond,” and you’re probably also looking ...

Ever notice that a single hotel can be rated three, four and even five stars? That's the case with Singapore's iconic Marina Bay Sands, which is rated five stars on Booking.com, four stars on Forbes ...

WITH so much choice online when booking a holiday, it can be hard to which hotels are good. Many holidaymakers may look at how many stars a hotel has – but experts have warned why you may not be able ...

The most affordable (and gorgeous) 5-star hotels in the world - At these chic city stays, top-tier quality comes at bargainous prices ...

Hotels in Barcelona, Zurich, Montenegro and the French Riviera were new five-star winners in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star ...

In one year, I stayed in six five-star hotels in Canada, the US, Australia, and New Zealand. It was my first time experiencing luxury hotels. Before, I stuck to Airbnbs and affordable hotels. Staying ...

Huddled around a table for two in the restaurant of a high-end hotel are Steve Witkoff, the White House envoy, and Jonathan Powell, Britain’s national security adviser.