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From rockstar treatment and fluffy robes to rooftop pools and world-class dining, these are the best hotels in Melbourne for a stay you won't forget.
Melbourne does hotels extremely well, so a staycation isn’t a compromise, it’s a smart plan. Swap the commute for crisp sheets, book a rooftop swim, and let the city feel new again from a higher floor. Whether you’re chasing spa time, a dinner-and-cocktails weekend, or a boutique bolthole tucked into the laneways, these are the best hotels in Melbourne for a proper reset.
We’ve rounded up the standout Melbourne stays across the CBD and inner suburbs, each with its own reason to check in and switch off.
Hannah St. Hotel
Hannah St Hotel arrives in Southbank with a clear point of view: design-led, arts-precinct energy, and the kind of amenity list that suits both work and weekend. Across 188 rooms, interiors pair custom furnishings with Marshall speakers, Malin + Goetz, and minibars stocked with local makers. There’s a 20-metre lap pool, sauna, steam room and gym, plus co-working spaces with meeting rooms and a podcast studio. Up top, the Terrace Lounge brings rooftop drinks, while Mulberry Group venues set the pace from Coupette to Bar Hannah.
Opens this December 2025
19 Walker Street, Southbank
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Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins
Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins brings heritage drama to a sleek CBD stay, rising behind preserved façades in the Melbourne Walk precinct. Inside, a soaring atrium and sculptural spiral stairs set the tone for rooms that feel crisp, cocooning and city-smart. Fern Bar & Dining serves modern Melbourne flavours, and the leafy courtyard offers a welcome pause between laneways, theatres and late dinners.
Blgd 2/288 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
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1 Hotel Melbourne
1 Hotel Melbourne brings a nature-first sensibility to North Wharf, built along the Yarra with the heritage Goods Shed No. 5 folded into the design. Expect greenery everywhere, reclaimed materials with a story, and rooms that feel calm rather than corporate. Wellness is a highlight, with Bamford spa treatments plus an indoor pool, sauna and steam room.
Add Mike McEnearney’s produce-led From Here, Crane Bar cocktails, and you’ve got a stay quite unlike anything else in the city.
9 Maritime Place, Docklands
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Lanson Place Parliament Gardens
Lanson Place Parliament Gardens sits on the edge of the CBD in East Melbourne, looking out to Parliament Gardens and the city beyond. Stays range from sleek hotel rooms to apartment-style options with kitchens and laundry, made for longer resets. There’s a heated 20-metre indoor pool with spa, a gym, and Chronicle 502 for drinks and dinner, plus Albert Lounge for buffet breakfast and laptop time.
502 Albert Street, East Melbourne
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The Lyall
South Yarra’s most discreetly glamorous address has officially joined the global elite. The Lyall has swept the 2025 World Luxury Hotel Awards, securing three major titles: Best Luxury Boutique Hotel, Best Luxury Design Hotel and Best Luxury Small Hotel across Australia & Oceania.
Following a meticulous two-year redesign led by the team behind The Royce and DKO Architecture, the boutique hotel now stands as a masterclass in quiet luxury — chevron timber, Parisian balconies, bespoke Melbourne-made furnishings and an intimacy rarely found in five-star stays. Elegant, refined and unmistakably Melbourne, The Lyall’s renaissance is complete.
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HYDE Melbourne Place
HYDE Melbourne Place brings a bold, design-led stay to the CBD’s east end, with 191 rooms, balcony options and operable windows that let the city in. Rooms come with rain showers and Leif or Aesop amenities, plus curated in-room treats, while the gym includes a Pilates reformer for a proper reset. The real draw is the hospitality: Ross Lusted’s wood-fired Marmelo, late-night bar Mr Mills below, and rooftop Cleo for Eastern Mediterranean plates with skyline views.
130 Russell Street, Melbourne
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Lancemore Crossley St. Melbourne
Lancemore Crossley St. Melbourne is a boutique stay tucked into the theatre district, moments from Chinatown and late-night Little Bourke Street dinners. Interiors lean Art Deco with an art-filled polish, while the rooftop terrace is the real treat, complete with daybeds and city views. Downstairs, the lobby lounge serves cocktails and a full menu, and there’s a 24/7 fitness space for early starts.
51 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
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Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders
Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders suits the city’s west-end pocket, with polished rooms and an after-hours mood. The main draw is Bistrot Bisou, a French-leaning bistro made for long lunches, date-night dinners and a glass of something good. Step out for riverside walks and galleries, then return for a nightcap and a softer pace.
575 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
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Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street
Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street sits inside the restored Equity Chambers, where the bones are grand, and the mood is crisp. Downstairs, Luci serves contemporary Australian dining with Italian cues beneath an Art Deco fit-out, while The Douglas Club does cocktails with a dark, polished edge. Upstairs, many rooms run to floor-to-ceiling windows for that city-light effect, plus a proper fitness centre and an Executive lounge for eligible guests.
18 Little Queen Street, Melbourne
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne – Flinders Street
DoubleTree by Hilton Melbourne – Flinders Street puts you opposite the station, right where the city’s energy starts. Interiors nod to Melbourne’s laneways, with smart rooms designed for a clean, comfortable reset between gallery hops and late dinners. Platform 270 covers breakfast through to cocktails, and there’s a gym for morning momentum. Bonus: you’re handed a warm DoubleTree cookie on arrival, which feels like excellent planning.
270 Flinders Street, Melbourne
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Oakwood Premier
Oakwood Premier Melbourne is a sleek Southbank base near MCEC, DFO and the river, built for stays that need a little breathing room. Choose a hotel room or lean into the serviced-apartment setup, with kitchen or kitchenette options, separate living space in larger categories, and laundry facilities that make longer trips feel easy. There’s a gym, lounge-style common areas, and on-site dining at Fifth Restaurant for nights you’d rather stay in.
202 Normanby Road, Southbank
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The Interlude
The Interlude at Pentridge reframes Melbourne history into something unexpectedly restorative. Set within the former prison precinct, it keeps the bones and the stories, then softens everything else: calm rooms with deep baths, generous beds and thoughtful touches that make switching off feel easy.
North&COMMON leans into local produce with a menu that’s both comforting and precise, while Olivine Wine Bar sets the tone with a well-chosen list and sharp snacks. Then there’s the subterranean pool, all low light and quiet hush. A stay with real atmosphere.
Sitchu Tip: Don’t miss the “Story of Place” experience, where you’ll sip wine, discover local stories, and connect with fellow travellers while uncovering the rich history of Pentridge.
1 Pentridge Boulevard, Coburg
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The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne sits high above the city on the upper floors of an 80-storey tower, with views sweeping from the skyline to Port Phillip Bay. Rooms feel serene and beautifully finished, their golden window frames turning dusk into theatre. Book in at Atria for a five-course menu that matches the setting, led by chef Michael Greenlaw, then take advantage of the hotel’s quietly polished service. For families, the Ritz Kids program adds thoughtful, Australia-led touches.
Oh and did we mention the jaw-droppingly beautiful pool? Golden hour dip, anyone?
650 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
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The StandardX
The StandardX in Fitzroy gets straight to the point: 125 design-driven rooms with plush beds, artisan coffee, Bluetooth speakers and proper work nooks, plus skyline-view and balcony upgrades for extra city theatre. Downstairs, Bistro X is billed as “a little French, a lot Fitzroy”, running on hyper-seasonal Victorian produce from morning coffee through to dinner. Upstairs, On Top is open to everyone: DJs Thursday to Sunday, yuzu margaritas on tap, and snacky hits like prawn rolls and fried chicken.
62 Rose Street, Fitzroy
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Pullman Melbourne on the Park
Set beside Fitzroy Gardens, Pullman Melbourne on the Park is a calmer city stay within easy walking distance of the CBD. It’s a natural match for theatre nights at the Princess, with the hotel’s own restaurant, The Cliveden, keeping dinner plans seamless. Guests can unwind in the indoor pool, sauna and gym, or elevate things with the Salt Movement & Recovery Package, spanning contrast bathing, compression therapy and magnesium soaking for a deeply restorative reset.
192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne
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Pan Pacific Melbourne
A stay at Pan Pacific Melbourne feels indulgent from the moment you arrive, especially if you book the Panoramic Suite. Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap the living and sleeping spaces, framing the city and Yarra River in full cinematic sweep. Expect a deep bath with tailored self-care options, pillow menus for perfect sleep, and an exclusive Club Lounge breakfast that turns mornings into a calm, crowd-free ritual.
2 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf
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Quincy Hotel
Check in to Quincy Hotel for colour, charm and city views that do the heavy lifting. Rooms come with bold bedheads, pink-accented bathrooms and an indoor pool for downtime. Downstairs, Salted Egg delivers punchy South East Asian flavours, while rooftop bar The Q is made for skyline drinks before or after dark.
509 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
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Westin Melbourne
Set moments from Fed Square and the Regent Theatre, The Westin is a composed city escape with a distinctly European sensibility. Rooms feature the brand’s Heavenly Beds and sweeping CBD views, while facilities include an indoor pool and well-equipped fitness centre. Allegro serves buffet breakfast and high tea, with an outdoor terrace ideal for pre-show drinks and dinner as the city lights come up.
205 Collins Street, Melbourne
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Le Méridien
Set behind a restored Art Deco façade on Bourke Street, Le Méridien brings a distinctly European sensibility to the heart of the city. Interiors nod to mid-century glamour, with rooms that feel polished and calm after a day out. Upstairs, the heated rooftop pool looks across Fitzroy Gardens, while Dolly delivers long lunches and cocktails worth dressing for. A refined base with just enough drama.
20 Bourke Street, Melbourne
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Hyatt Centric
Hyatt Centric sits at the centre of the CBD’s cultural and dining pulse, making it an easy base for exploring the city on foot. Interiors lean contemporary, and composed, with well-appointed rooms and considered comforts throughout. Guests can swim in the indoor pool or head upstairs to Langlands Brasserie on level 25, where skyline views frame refined dining. Central, polished and luxurious, it’s a Melbourne hotel that balances style with genuine ease.
25 Downie Street, Melbourne
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Rydges Melbourne
Freshly reimagined and perfectly placed in Melbourne’s theatre district, Rydges Melbourne delivers a stay that feels thoughtful and quietly joyful. Rooms nod to Australian landscapes, with playful touches like chocolate freckles waiting in the minibar. Apartment-style stays add kitchenettes, generous living space, and laundry facilities, ideal for longer visits or families. There’s a heated rooftop pool with city views, a well-equipped fitness studio, and modern Australian dining at Bossley Bar & Restaurant, from intimate tables to a relaxed outdoor terrace.
186 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
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Mövenpick Hotel
A hotel with a chocolate happy hour? Sign us up. A stay at Australia’s second-ever Mövenpick is sure to be sweet, especially when every day at 3:30pm, guests are invited to indulge in the chef’s daily chocolate-themed creations. The hotel is all about creating memorable moments, with beautifully appointed rooms, delightful food and a pool that’s open until 10pm for night swims.
160 Spencer Street, Melbourne
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W Melbourne
The W is one of Melbourne’s most charismatic 5-star hotels. Located on iconic Flinders Lane, their boldly colourful room designs and street art-inspired lobbies are nothing like the hotel chains of yore. Spend your stay lounging by the flashy hotel pool or feasting at their top-tier restaurants, such as Lollo.
408 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
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Sofitel Melbourne
When it comes to impeccable service and high-end experiences, you can’t go past the Sofitel. Befitting its location on the Paris End of Collins Street, rooms boast glittering views of the city while the 35th floor Atrium bar is topped with a dazzling chandelier. Every detail from check in to check out is thoughtfully considered, and the pastries served for tea in Sofi’s Lounge are a holiday in themselves.
25 Collins Street, Melbourne
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The Royce
Inspired by the golden age of hospitality, at The Royce you’ll find everything from grand chandeliers to a curved marble fireplace rising 14 metres high. The rooms within are equally splendid, with spacious suites and two-storey lofts providing an unforgettable stay. While you’re here, you can indulge in Champagne breakfasts in the leafy, French-inspired Conservatory, or enjoy late-night nibbles and drinks in the glitzy Showroom Bar.
379 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
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Ovolo South Yarra
Not many hotels can boast of having a trendy vegan restaurant downstairs, but not many hotels are like Ovolo South Yarra. In addition to hosting Shannon Martinez’s hype worthy Lona Misa, this boutique hotel sports retro chic, 70’s inspired design and a zesty personality. Cap off a day exploring South Yarra’s cafe and shopping scene with free drinks at the bar during ‘social hour’.
234 Toorak Road, South Yarra
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QT Melbourne
QT Melbourne doesn’t do quiet. It does colour, confidence and a little drama, right in the heart of the city. Rooms mix bold design with polished comfort, while the food and drink offering is half the fun. Start downstairs at Pascale Bar & Grill, then ride the lift to Rooftop at QT for cocktails and skyline views. Come for the theatre, stay for the energy.
133 Russell Street, Melbourne
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InterContinental Melbourne – The Rialto
Set within a grand 1890s Collins Street landmark, InterContinental Melbourne – The Rialto blends historic drama with modern ease. Rooms and suites are quietly polished, while the soaring glass-roofed atrium sets the scene for lingering breakfasts and evening drinks. Downstairs, Botanica Wellness Spa offers a refined reset with tailored treatments, pool and steam facilities, making this inner-city address a compelling choice for a considered staycation.
495 Collins Street, Melbourne
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The Olsen
There’s a confidence to The Olsen, from its generous all-suite layout to the bold use of colour and art throughout. Each of the 224 suites features works by John Olsen, setting a distinctly contemporary tone. Dining spans two in-house restaurants, while the standout is the spa and pool, where a glass-walled lap pool forms part of the building’s façade, delivering a swim that feels uniquely Melbourne.
637-641 Chapel Street, South Yarra
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Adelphi
For a boutique staycation with real personality, Adelphi on Flinders Lane delivers. Rooms are generous and quietly indulgent, layered with thoughtful details that make settling in effortless. The rooftop is the headline act: a glass-bottomed, cantilevered pool hovering above the city, paired with a sauna and skyline views that feel thrilling rather than showy. Central, confident and impeccably designed, Adelphi turns a night in the city into something worth savouring.
187 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
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The Cullen
The Cullen brings a shot of personality to Prahran, with rooms inspired by the late Australian artist Adam Cullen and a design sensibility that leans bold rather than beige. Part of the Art Series Hotels, it pairs playful interiors with practical comforts, including kitchenettes. Borrow a Lekker bike or scooter and roll straight into Melbourne’s cafe, market and gallery scene, artfully close to home.
164 Commercial Road, Prahran
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The Langham
The Langham, Melbourne carries a sense of ceremony that never tips into formality. Interiors are softly layered and intentionally calm, with rooms that frame the Yarra or city lights like a private tableau. Service moves with intuition rather than script, lending the stay an ease that’s rare in the city. Below street level, Chuan Spa offers a measured retreat, where water, warmth and holistic treatments encourage the body to reset and the mind to follow.
1 Southgate Avenue, Southbank
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Grand Hyatt
Sitting on Collins Street, Grand Hyatt Melbourne places you at the centre of the city’s theatre, dining and laneway life. Interiors lean polished and generous, with Italian marble bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows and chic rooms and suites. Guests can swim in the indoor pool, reset in the sauna and steam rooms, or book time at City Club, home to a vast gym and a rooftop tennis court with skyline views. Collins Kitchen, the Lobby Lounge and Bistro Bar cover everything from breakfast to late-night cocktails, with daily service.
123 Collins Street, Melbourne
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The Hotel Windsor
Making the most of over 130 years of heritage, The Hotel Windsor’s rooms are elegantly designed and are a lesson in hotel opulence. Sitting on Spring Street, The Hotel Windsor is another hotel perfectly situated for the ultimate staycation. We recommend you make the most of their famed high-tea experience.
111 Spring Street, Melbourne
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Now that you’ve booked the digs for your staycation at one of the best Melbourne hotels, what’s next? Fill your itinerary with romantic restaurants, inspiring art galleries and unmissable events.
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