Melbourne is one of Australia's most vibrant cities, with vintage buildings, exciting wildlife, serene beaches, a stunning skyline, and a diverse shopping and dining scene. In a nutshell, it is a tourist hotspot and an excellent choice for all types of travelers.
Melbourne's many visitors are drawn to its eclectic and oh-so-hip neighborhoods, narrow lanes lined with world-class restaurants and lively bars, fresh and inventive intentional cuisine, endless festivals, and deep reserves of cool. This is a city that is hip without even attempting to be so. It also has a plethora of effortlessly cool places to stay; here are some of Melbourne's hippest, trendiest, and most unique hotels.
Crown Towers Melbourne
This 5-star hotel, located on the Yarra River's southern bank, is the benchmark for luxury hotels in Australia. The hotel offered amenities such as a fitness center, spa, bar, banquet room, casino and gambling, heated pool, dry cleaning, and laundry service, and rooms with hot tubs, refrigerators, free internet, and air conditioning.
Address: 8 Whiteman St, Melbourne, Victoria 3006, Australia
Price: USD 219
St Jerome’s Hotel
You'd never expect to find a camping ground in the heart of Melbourne, but lo and behold, it's there! St Jerome's offers luxury camping accommodation in specially designed Luxe Tents, complete with all the modern conveniences you'd expect to find on any "Glamping" site, stretching over a concrete roof just off the Melbourne Central Mall.
The astroturfed rooftop is dotted with benches and potted plants, as well as a small row of mobile bathrooms for your convenience. The General Store is a small cafe bar located at the end of the row of tents. St. Jerome's is quirky, fun, and absolutely peak Melbourne, with impressive views over the historic Myer building.
Address: 271 Little Lonsdale Street in Melbourne CBD
Price: USD 340
Adelphi Hotel
The Adelphi, possibly Melbourne's first boutique hotel, is one of our favorites for its central location and updated art deco styling. Each of the 34 rooms is tastefully appointed, with a complimentary minibar and a pod coffee machine for that all-important morning caffeine fix.
The hotel is known for its rooftop pool, which juts out over Flinders Lane, allowing passers-by to watch you swim! You can relax on the Miami-style pool deck if you're not feeling energetic and just want to take in the sky-high views. Adelphi's friendly and knowledgeable staff, as well as small touches like welcome drinks and luxury chocolates, ensure that your stay is truly memorable.
Address: 187 Flinders Lane, 3000 Melbourne, Australia
Price: USD 240
The Hotel Windsor
In 1883, the Hotel Windsor first opened its doors. Lawrence Olivier, Meryl Streep, and Muhammad Ali are just a few of the celebrities who have passed through the corridors of the Hotel Windsor, a landmark heritage hotel near Melbourne's theatre district that has been in operation since 1883.
Many of the hotel's architectural details, including its grand ballroom, have been lovingly preserved and restored over the years, making it older than the Ritz in Paris and the Savoy in London. Antique accessories and ornamental fireplaces can be found in some of the 180 guest rooms, as well as modern touches like custom pillow menus that bring the venue firmly into the twenty-first century.
Address: 111 Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Price: USD 165
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
The Grand Hyatt Melbourne is practically in the CBD, with its location on Collins Street. The convenience of a location like this can't be overstated. The Grand Hyatt, which opened in 1985, is one of Melbourne's most prestigious 5-star hotels! The hotel's standards have steadily improved since its inception. It was just named the best business hotel in the world at the World Tourism Awards 2020.
The hotel has over 500 guest rooms, all of which are lavishly furnished. Each and every room has a magnificent view of the city that just cannot be explained in words. Some even have unrestricted views of the Yarra River!. This will undoubtedly be a memorable vacation!
Address: 123 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Price: USD 350
The Langham, Melbourne
The Langham Melbourne is known for its superior service and natural sense of sophistication and is located on the famous Southbank Promenade overlooking the Yarra River. Their Service Stylists and Blissful Beds are two examples of unique and innovative ideas. Visit Melba for a taste of international cuisine, or stop by the ARIA bar & lounge for afternoon tea or a drink later in the evening; the cocktails are incredible.
The Presidential Suite at the Langham Melbourne offers spectacular views of the city skyline and the Yarra River. The Master Bedroom has a marble bathroom and a walk-in closet/dressing room. There is a second bedroom with an ensuite, as well as an additional bathroom and kitchen in this suite. In the dining room, you can seat up to six people for a more intimate meal. The suite also includes a butler to attend to your every need.
Address: 1 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Price: USD 220
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
At the Paris end of Collins Street, the Sofitel Melbourne On Collins is housed in an I. M. Pei building. The hotel is one of a kind in Melbourne, with hotel rooms starting on Level 36 and continuing all the way to Level 50. The Imperial Suite, which is on the 50th floor, is the highest hotel room in Melbourne.
Do you want to feel like an emperor? On Level 50 of the Sofitel, there is an Imperial Suite (157 sqm) with stunning views of the city, parks and gardens, as well as the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena.
The Imperial Suite is tastefully decorated and described by architects Bates Smart as "Elegantly Grand." It is classic and sophisticated. The bathroom features a circular spa tub with a non-fogging Aquavision TV to keep you entertained until you prune up in total relaxation. Still, have reservations about the elegance? Just keep in mind that even the small details have a touch of luxury. The luxury suite starts from USD 2300.
Address: 1 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
Price: USD 210
Notel
This is the perfect quirky Melbourne accommodation for you if a collection of six luxury 1970s chrome Airstream caravans sitting high up in the city center (in the Central Business District) sounds like your kind of thing. These hip caravans are anything but ordinary, with spacious interiors featuring clean, curved lines and a calming retro aesthetic – and they even live on a rooftop!
Visitors will enjoy cozy, air-conditioned luxury living spaces with private furniture-adorned decks, en-suite bathrooms, iPads, WiFi, complimentary minibars, and views of the city streets below, as well as the opportunity to be in the heart of Australia's most populous city. If you want to go all out, add an outdoor hot tub to the mix. At this urban trendsetting Melbourne abode, you'll find Airstreams with a twist!
Address: 388 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Price: USD 350
QT Melbourne
The QT Melbourne not only has one of the best rooftop bars in the city, the Rooftop at QT, but it also has 188 stylish rooms with a playful touch. The hotel's design is modern and eclectic, with an emphasis on industrial fittings and bright furnishings, but it is not lacking in luxury. Rooms feature gel foam mattresses and Kevin Murphy amenities, as well as free in-room movies and access to the gym. On-site, there is a restaurant, Pascale Bar and Grill, as well as a high-end Japanese knife shop, Tanto.
Address: 133 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Price: USD 210
Park Hyatt
Park Hyatt Melbourne is one of Melbourne's most luxurious hotels, ranked second in Australia/New Zealand by Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards. Relax in luxurious rooms with cutting-edge technology and enjoy a warm ambience, delectable cuisine, and other fun amenities.
The hotel has 240 excellent rooms, with a perfect blend of Victorian and modern indoor décor that will leave you speechless. What makes it a great choice is the award-winning ‘radii' restaurant and bar, the decadent lounge, and the most enticing Day Spa with an indoor aquamarine pool, spa, sauna, gym, and cosy private sun deck.
Address: 1 Parliament Square Off, Parliament Pl, Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia
Price: USD 240
