Melbourne has a well-deserved reputation for fabulous food and wine. Victoria's lively capital city, this Australian metropolis has long been famed for its cracking coffee and laid-back brunch culture. It's also a fantastic place to delve into the region's hottest gourmet cuisine, with exciting new ventures showcasing nose-to-tail cooking and bringing seasonal produce from the surrounding countryside into the heart of the city. Pair fantastic dishes with Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula wines, or sip craft cocktails at glitzy 1920s style bars and glamorous high-rise hangouts. You'll be thrilled to hear that many of Melbourne's foodie gems are also hip hotels, perfect for soaking up the best of the city!
Melbourne (Australia)
A hard to beat location in the seaside suburb of St Kilda, offering the best of city living by the ocean. This hip boutique hotel boasts tasteful decor and great amenities, including a sauna and steam room to unwind in after a hard day at the beach. The wine bar and live music space are sensational.
Melbourne (CBD)
A hip hotel on Lygon Street, this spot packs a punch when it comes to food & design. Slick rooms & suites feature a grown-up grey & white palette with playful touches; shared spaces are clad in moody blues & dark tones. Expect cracking coffee & brunch, plus an atmospheric wine bar. Very glamorous.
Melbourne (Victoria)
A hip boutique hotel in up-and-coming South Melbourne with chic, minimalist rooms hidden behind an 1860s façade. Airy, understated interiors have big beds, desks & all the mod-cons. The big draws are the buzzy bistro — specialising in seasonal European cuisine — and the relaxed rooftop terrace.
Melbourne (Victoria)
A grand dame of a hotel, this five star icon has been welcoming guests to elegant rooms & suites with carved wooden beds, rich textiles & 12ft ceilings since 1883. Famous afternoon teas & gourmet fare are a highlight — as is the superb central location. A classic stay for business or leisure.
Melbourne (Victoria)
A warm & welcoming restaurant with rooms set in a 150-year-old building just opposite Melbourne University. Airy, light-filled guest rooms sit above a convivial, green-painted pub which prides itself on its seasonal fare & sustainable approach to modern cooking. A relaxed neighbourhood favourite.
Melbourne (CBD)
The Royce promises all the dazzling glitz & glamour of the 1920s, with sleek marble & chrome interiors in what was once Melbourne's first luxury automobile showroom. This restored city landmark now boasts slick guest rooms, gourmet eateries & a sensational cocktail bar. Gorgeous & great fun.
Melbourne (Victoria)
A funky boutique hotel on hip Flinders Lane, the art-filled Adelphi has bold guest rooms with monochromatic zigzag carpeting & bright pops of pink. The Om Nom Restaurant & Cocktail Bar is a local favourite, and the dramatic cantilevered rooftop pool reflects the hotel's quirky energy. Fresh & fun.
Melbourne (CBD)
A glitzy high-rise hotel in central Melbourne, this luxurious city pad offers all the swish style & facilities that have become synonymous with the Ritz-Carlton group. Expect slick rooms & suites with panoramic views, deluxe bathrooms & clean lines. A serene spa & chic eateries complete the picture.
Melbourne (South Yarra)
Twelve design-led suites overlooking Melbourne's gorgeous Botanic Gardens. Think swish, minimalist interiors with understated kitchens, cosy beds & black marble soaking tubs. In-suite breakfasts are a delight, whilst acclaimed sister restaurant Matilda 159 is mere steps away. Seriously cool.
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