The Langham, Sydney

What the classifiers highlight

Tucked into The Rocks, this hotel pairs mahogany and deep color with the brand's gold, white and pink, Forbes finds. Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood pairs champagne with lamington and caviar. Rooms start around 530 square feet, the largest standard size in Sydney, rising to 1,310 in the Observatory Suite, and the indoor pool glows with a starry southern sky.