Condé Nast has released a new Triple Crown Hotels list, but there are some gaping omissions.

Australia’s best hotels contend with the best the world has to offer. Luxury in the heart of the country, iconic harbour views and tranquil forest stays are just the beginning. And Condé Nast Traveller’s new Triple Crown Hotels list is dedicated to honouring the best of the best. It’s the culmination of an impressive three awards in one: the annual Hot List for best new hotels, the Gold List of editor favourites, and Readers’ Choice.

And look, we get that. But some of the very best hotels in Australia have been continually snubbed by Condé Nast. We do know Australia better than most, which is why we’ve gathered a list worthy to sit alongside the other best-in-class hotels featured on the Triple Crown Hotels list so you have a full picture of all the incredible stays we have in this country to choose from.

Spicers Peak, Qld

Combine rugged outdoor adventure and five-star eco-luxury at the highly awarded Spicers Peak luxury lodge in Queensland’s Scenic Rim. Considered ultra-luxury, this all-inclusive mountain retreat boasts particularly gobsmacking views over the Scenic Rim, thanks to its position up the mountain, 1100 metres above sea level (and yes, that does make it Australia’s highest non-alpine lodge). Lace up your walking shoes and explore the surrounding 8000 acres of World Heritage-listed Main Range National Park wilderness, or just stay in and luxuriate.

Longitude 131, NT

This celebrated luxury outback camp is not only nestled among the striking red sand dunes of Australia’s Red Centre, but many rooms also gaze out onto views of Uluru itself. It’s kept small and private, with an exclusive 16 tented pavilions. Guests can also take advantage of all-inclusive dining, and deeply immersive, Indigenous-guided desert experiences.

Capella Sydney, NSW

There are few hotels better to explore Sydney’s CBD from than Capella. This five-star hotel sits inside a lovelingly resorted building from 1912 (the former Department of Education building), blending Edwardian Baroque architecture with contemporary design. Its location is as much to love as its style and service, in the historic Sandstone Precinct just steps from Circular Quay.

Raes on Wategos, NSW

Raes on Wategos is an iconic private retreat on the shores of Wategos Beach in Byron Bay. Ultra-luxurious and boutique, the coastal elegance mixed with a touch of boho pulls hotel and dining guests alike.

Ritz-Carlton Melbourne, Vic

What’s better than rising above a CBD in style? The Ritz-Carlton is a whopping 80 stories high above Melbourne, with views of Victoria Harbour and Port Phillip Bay culminating in a dramatic sky lobby on the top floor. Here, find 257 elegant rooms, an immersive wellness floor with an infinity pool and the hotel’s signature, hatted fine-dining restaurant Atria.

The Calile, Qld

The five-star urban resort that is The Calile is the very definition of sleek sophistication in the heart of Brisbane. Think breezy, Palm Springs-style resort glamour meets classic sub-tropical Australian architecture. With a neutral colour palette and elegant curves all surrounding a 30-metre pool. And it boasts a prime location in Fortitude Valley.

Langham Gold Coast, Qld

Ultimate beachfront, right between the Gold Coast’s famous Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, the shimmering, crystal-like twin towers of this five-star hotel make for a striking image.

Mt. Mulligan Lodge, Qld

Head to the Queensland outback to find this ultra-luxury, all-inclusive outback retreat. Set on a 69,000-acre working cattle station 160 kilometres northwest of Cairns, just 28 guests at any one time can soak in world-class hospitality and unique outback vistas. Ngarrabullgan/Mt. Mulligan itself is an 18-kilometre-long flat-topped sandstone escarpment with plenty of history behind it to discover during a stay.

MACq 01, Tas

Hobart’s historic Macquarie Wharf features MACq 01, where old-world heritage meets cutting-edge design. Its 114 rooms are individually themed after a notable Tasmanian character, from Indigenous leaders to convicts to environmental pioneers.

Who did make the Triple Crown Hotels from Australia?

To give credit where it’s due, there are certainly still many incredible stays that did make the Triple Crown Hotels list. Here are some of the top listed mentions:

• Qualia, Qld
• InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, Vic
• The Henry Jones Art Hotel Hobart, Tas
• InterContinental Hayman Island Resort, Qld
• COMO The Treasury Perth, WA
• Halcyon House, NSW
• Park Hyatt Sydney, NSW
• Saffire Freycinet, Tas
• Silky Oaks Lodge, Qld
• Southern Ocean Lodge, SA
• W Sydney, NSW
• Lizard Island, Qld
• The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, NSW