A Quick City Guide to Melbourne

Where to Stay

After a long travel day, your hotel bed is destination all to itself. Style, substance, and vibe are everywhere here and your base should be as thoughtfully designed and inspiring as the city you’re exploring. Whether you want sleek minimalism, local charm, or bold design, we have you covered.

Design-Led Boutique Gems

For those who crave hotels that double as style statements, Melbourne offers an array of design-forward retreats. StandardX Melbourne, the brand’s first venture south of the equator, nails gritty-luxe with concrete walls, curated art, and a rooftop boasting some of the city’s best views. Its bold Thai restaurant and cultural programming make it a hub for the city’s creative crowd and easily one of the most hyped openings last year.

Across town, United Places is a minimalist dream, the 12 suite designer hotel is tucked away in the leafy enclave of South Yarra and feels like staying in the chic apartment of a friend who collects Comme des Garçons and stocks their bathroom with Aesop. It sits conveniently opposite the Royal Botanic Gardens, ideal for morning strolls or laid-back picnics.

Laneways By Ovolo fits right into Melbourne’s iconic laneway culture. This boutique hotel blends playful design with clever urban sophistication, tucked into the heart of the CBD. The quirky interiors, vibrant color palette, and lively bar, capture the city’s energetic spirit and invites guests to dive deep into local life.

The Prince Hotel, tucked away in St. Kilda, blends a contemporary boutique charm with the elegance of its Art Deco roots. Housed in a beautifully restored 1930s building, it balances vintage character with sleek, modern interiors, and its position near the beach, bars, and music venues gives it that distinctly laid-back yet polished Melbourne feel.

For something truly offbeat, Hotel No transformed six 1970s chrome Airstream trailers into sleek rooftop suites above Flinders Lane. Each has been stylishly refitted with a queen bed, ensuite, private deck, and minibar stocked with local beer and wine. Accessed via a discreet laneway entrance, it’s a playful, design-forward escape in the heart of the city.

Classic Glamour Meets Contemporary Luxury

The newly opened Hyde Melbourne Place, located in the heart of the city, balances contemporary comfort with local charm. Its sleek, modern interiors provide a peaceful retreat after a day spent wandering Melbourne’s bustling laneways and cultural hotspots.

The new 1 Hotel Melbourne commands the Yarra River skyline with a focus on biophilic design and sustainable luxury. If you’ve experienced their New York, Miami, or Toronto locations, expect lush greenery, reclaimed wood, and effortless cool, all infused with a deep respect for nature.

If you want that classic, old Hollywood feel with a Melbourne twist, The Royce delivers polished vintage charm with a modern edge. It’s the kind of place where dressing up feels natural even if you’re just heading to the lobby for a cocktail.

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