We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Melbourne, Australia. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated February 2024.
Central. Cosy rooms. Very clean. With prime CBD location, Pullman Melbourne on Swanston is close to Bourke Street Mall, offering a variety of shops, restaurants and cafes. Dine at Eva's Restaurant & Bar for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy woodfired pizzas and local beverages at Blossom Rooftop Bar, with breathtaking views across Melbourne city from an alfresco rooftop area. Spacious and modern guest rooms feature 55-inch televisions, FOXTEL Business, Nespresso machine, GHD straightener and BOSE wireless sound. Rod Laver Arena, Crown Casino and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre are located an easy tram or vehicle ride away.Show full description
Elegant. Good breakfast. The Westin Melbourne is conveniently located in Melbourne CBD, just 2 minutes' walk from Federation Square, Flinders Street and Bourke Street Mall. This luxurious property offers a fitness centre, an indoor pool and free WiFi access in the lobby. The Westin Melbourne is 20 minutes' walk from both Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), and Rod Laver Arena. All guest rooms include tea/coffee making facilities and en-suite bathroom with separate bath and shower. The hotel features an art collection. There is a wellness centre with a 20-metre lap pool, a bubble pool, sauna and a steam room. Allegro Restaurant serves buffet breakfast daily. You can enjoy meals and special Jing tea at the lounge bar, which comes with a fireplace. A variety of shopping and dining options can be found in the local neighbourhood.Show full description
Hip. Creative. Rooftop bar. Located in the heart of Melbourne, just 200 metres from the Regent Theatre, QT Melbourne features a terrace and views of the city. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant, cafe or bar. The Collins Street shopping precinct is just a 5-minute walk away. All rooms at the QT boast stylish decor and feature modern conveniences including air-conditioning, a minibar, coffee machine and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Each room has a private bathroom offering bathrobes and free toiletries. St Paul's Cathedral is 400 metres from QT Melbourne, while Federation Square is 500 metres from the property. Flemington Racecourse for Melbourne Cup Day is 20 minutes' drive away and Melbourne Airport is 19 km away.Show full description
The coolest and most creative central luxury hotel in Melbourne. It also has a popular rooftop bar.
Superb breakfast. Great value. Located in a historic 19th century landmark building in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, the boutique Treasury on Collins offers self-contained accommodation, well-positioned for trams, buses and taxis. Guests enjoy free Netflix and free WiFi. Only 8 storeys high, it is well-known for its architectural beauty and central location. Treasury on Collins is an ideal base to explore Melbourne’s best attractions. It is a 5-minute walk from Marvel Stadium and 1 km from Crown Casino. Flinders Street Station is a 10-minute walk away. There are several shops, restaurants and cafes within 5 minutes' walk. Airport shuttles can be arranged on request. The air-conditioned suites and apartments are stylishly decorated with a blend of elegance and contemporary furniture. All include a 40-inch flat-screen TV, kitchenette, coffee machine, washing machine and dryer. The Heritage Balcony Suites offer views. Treasury on Collins is a modern apartment hotel within the historic Bank of Australasia building. Off-site self-parking is available at a nearby secure parking location.Show full description
Stylish. Great restaurant. Conveniently situated in the centre of Melbourne, Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk. Guest rooms in Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Block Arcade Melbourne, Melbourne City Conference Centre and State Library of Victoria. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 11 km from Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street.Show full description
Elegant. Comfortable beds. Friendly staff.Opened January 2021. Well set in the centre of Melbourne, Next Hotel Melbourne, Curio Collection by Hilton provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk. All units in Next Hotel Melbourne, Curio Collection by Hilton are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Breakfast is available daily, and includes à la carte, continental and American options. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Federation Square, St Paul's Cathedral and Block Arcade Melbourne. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 12 km from Next Hotel Melbourne, Curio Collection by Hilton.Show full description
This luxury hotel has super comfortable beds and amazing staff.
Ideally situated in the Melbourne CBD district of Melbourne, The Howey is situated 600 metres from Melbourne City Conference Centre, 700 metres from State Library of Victoria and 700 metres from Federation Square. This 4-star hotel offers a shared lounge, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include St Paul's Cathedral, Flinders Street Station and Melbourne Central Station. The property is 200 metres from Block Arcade Melbourne, and within less than 1 km of the city centre. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms have a kettle, while selected rooms also boast a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. At The Howey each room has bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 11 km from The Howey.Show full description
Trendy. Creative. Rooftop pool.Opened August 2020. One of Melbourne's first luxury lifestyle hotels, W Melbourne is located in the CBD on Flinders Lane. The property offers 5-star accommodation with an indoor pool, sun terrace and state-of-the-art gym. Guests can choose from 3 restaurants and 2 bars. Additionally there is free WiFi and valet car parking is available on a first come, first served basis from $70 per day. The pool becomes an adult only space from 5PM until 6AM daily. This property offers an ultra-modern event space, setting the stage for events in Melbourne's CBD. Popular points of interest near W Melbourne include Block Arcade Melbourne, Eureka Tower and St Paul's Cathedral. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 12 km from the hotel.Show full description
Opened June 2023. Less than 1 km from Crown Casino Melbourne, Meriton Suites King Street Melbourne is situated in Melbourne and features free WiFi, concierge services and express check-in and check-out. Popular points of interest nearby include Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Southbank Promenade and Flinders Street Station. Meriton Suites King Street Melbourne offers 5-star accommodation with an indoor pool, fitness centre and sauna. The property is 200 metres from the city centre and less than 1 km from Block Arcade Melbourne. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a dishwasher, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Meriton Suites King Street Melbourne offers some rooms with city views, and every room has a kettle. At the accommodation rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. The hotel can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Popular points of interest near Meriton Suites King Street Melbourne include Melbourne City Conference Centre, Marvel Stadium and Eureka Tower. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 11 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Opened January 2023. Featuring a bar, The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne is located in the centre of Melbourne, 1.1 km from Melbourne City Conference Centre. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a fitness centre, as well as an indoor pool and a hot tub. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Speaking Arabic, Mandarin, Greek and English, staff are always on hand to help at the reception. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Crown Casino Melbourne, State Library of Victoria and Block Arcade Melbourne. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 11 km from The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne.Show full description
Very stylish. Very central. Very clean.Opened February 2022. Located in Melbourne, 400 metres from Melbourne City Conference Centre, voco Melbourne Central provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 600 metres from State Library of Victoria, 800 metres from Block Arcade Melbourne and 400 metres from Melbourne Central Station. Voco Melbourne Central offers certain rooms with city views, and each room comes with a coffee machine. At voco Melbourne Central you will find a restaurant serving Australian cuisine. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi. Guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the accommodation the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Princess Theatre, Federation Square and St Paul's Cathedral. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 11 km from voco Melbourne Central.Show full description
Great breakfast. Great views. Located on Collins Street, perfectly positioned in the heart of Melbourne's shopping, dining and theatre centre, Grand Hyatt Melbourne comprises of luxurious guest rooms, and premium suites, all boasting contemporary living and spectacular Melbourne city skyline or picturesque Yarra River views. Grand Hyatt Melbourne boasts world-class facilities, including upper and lower lobbies, couture boutiques, a signature restaurant Collins Kitchen, a stylish, modern bar Ru-Co, and City Club Health & Fitness Centre, open 24/7, featuring an indoor swimming pool, sauna and open-air tennis court. Available exclusively to guests booking rooms which include Grand Club access, the Grand Club Lounge is located on the 31st floor of the hotel offering panoramic views of the Melbourne city skyline and high levels of personalised service. The Queen Victoria Market is 1.6 km from Grand Hyatt Melbourne, while the Eureka Skydeck 88 is 1.2 km away, where you can experience views of Melbourne and beyond.Show full description
Great views. Good breakfast. Surrounded by shops and restaurants in Melbourne CBD, this 5-star hotel offers spacious suites with LCD TVs, balconies, and panoramic views over Yarra River. Melbourne’s Southbank Promenade and tram station are 200 metres away. Quay West Suites Melbourne provides suites that include fully equipped kitchens or kitchenettes, dining areas, and a furnished balcony. Guests can enjoy using the 15-metre indoor lap pool, spa, sauna, and fitness center. Meals and drinks are served indoors or outdoors on a spacious terrace at the hotel’s Jarrah Restaurant & Bar. The menu features seasonal specialities such as fresh local seafood, light pasta, simple grills and steaks. Quay West Suites is a short walk from the Melbourne Arts Precinct, Eureka Skydeck, Melbourne Aquarium, Federation Square, and Victorian Arts Centre. Flinders Street Railway Station is a convenient 10-minute walk from the property.Show full description
Great views. Great location. Located in the heart of Melbourne CBD, Platinum Luxury Stays at Freshwater Place offers modern self-contained accommodation. Each apartment provides free WiFi. The luxurious air-conditioned apartments will provide you with a spacious lounge, flat-screen TV with cable channels, DVD player and an iPod dock. All apartments have prime landmark views. Guests of Platinum Apartments can take a leisurely 5-minute stroll down the Southbank Promenade or to Crown Casino, where a variety of shopping and dining options are available. Melbourne Arts Centre and Flinders Street Station are both a 10-minute walk away. You can prepare a meal in the fully equipped kitchen, which includes a microwave, dishwasher and a stovetop. Bathrooms include a shower and a bath, hairdryer and free toiletries. Some apartments have a balcony and Yarra River views.Show full description
Central. Very clean. Great location.Opened July 2021. Boasting a fitness centre, Brady Apartment Hotel Hardware Lane is situated in the centre of Melbourne, 500 metres from Melbourne City Conference Centre. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include State Library of Victoria, Block Arcade Melbourne and Melbourne Central Station. Some rooms at the property have a terrace with a city view. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a dishwasher, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Brady Apartment Hotel Hardware Lane the rooms include bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 11 km from Brady Apartment Hotel Hardware Lane.Show full description
This hotel has exceptional cleanliness and a great location in Melbourne.
Highly elegant. Comfortable beds. Great views. Situated on the banks of the Yarra River, The Langham, Melbourne features an indoor swimming pool with views across the city. The elegant interior includes a grand marble staircase, cascading fountains and magnificent chandeliers. The Langham, Melbourne is 600 metres from Crown Casino and 850 metres from Bourke Street Mall. Flinders Street Station is 8 minutes' drive away and Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is a 10-minute drive away. Flemington Racecourse for the Melbourne Cup or Spring Racing Carnival is 23 minutes' drive away. All rooms at The Langham, Melbourne include cable TV and a minibar. Wi-Fi internet access is available. Guests can relax at the Chuan Spa, which offers a range of massages and beauty treatments. The fully equipped fitness centre includes a sauna and steam room. Melba Restaurant offers panoramic views in a stylish relaxed setting. Aria Bar & Lounge offers stylish afternoon tea by day and exhilarating cocktails at night.Show full description
This is likely the most ELEGANT central luxury hotel in Melbourne.
Super central. Great value. Great location. Located on Little Collins Street in Melbourne CBD, Causeway 353 Hotel offers stylish modern rooms with LCD TV, en suite bathroom and air conditioning. Facilities include a fitness centre, a steam room and a business centre. Surrounded by international eateries, cafes and quirky shops, Causeway 353 Hotel offers Melbourne’s best shopping on your doorstep. The bustling Bourke Street Mall is just 300 metres away. Entertainment, sporting and cultural venues are within walking distance of Causeway 353 Hotel Melbourne. Tullamarine International Airport is a 25-minute drive away.Show full description
This is the most central central luxury hotel in Melbourne. It also has a central location.
Cool. Creative. Great restaurant. Situated in the heart of the vibrant Flinders Lane shopping and dining precinct, Adelphi Hotel boasts free WiFi, free local phone calls and free in-room snacks and refreshments. Conveniently located in Melbourne CBD, Hotel Adelphi is within 5 minutes’ walk of Flinders Street Station and Federation Square. Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), and Etihad Stadium are both less than 10 minutes’ drive away. The Om Nom Restaurant offers a tempting à la carte menu and delicious desserts. The bar serves a wide selection of wine, beer and cocktails. Each air-conditioned room features an iPod dock and flat-screen TV. There is also a refrigerator, work desk and a Lavazza coffee machine. The en suite bathroom includes bathrobes and a hairdryer. A room service menu is available 24/7.Show full description
Located in Melbourne CBD, Adina Apartment Hotel offers modern self-contained apartments. It features a swimming pool, a sauna and a fitness centre. Guests receive unlimited wifi during their stay. All air-conditioned apartments feature Italian furniture and large windows with natural light. Each apartment includes a kitchenette or a full kitchen and spacious seating areas. Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne is just 5 minutes’ walk from Bourke Street Mall. The Old Melbourne Gaol (Jail) and the National Gallery of Victoria are each a 15-minute walk away. The tour desk can recommend local attractions and help guests with travel arrangements. There are a number of cafes, bars and restaurants within 2 minutes walk.Show full description
Opened January 2023. Set in Melbourne, 200 metres from Princess Theatre, Le Méridien Melbourne offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 1.5 km from the city centre and 1.5 km from Federation Square. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Every room includes a kettle, while some rooms come with a kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave. At Le Méridien Melbourne every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a sauna. Popular points of interest near Le Méridien Melbourne include St Paul's Cathedral, State Library of Victoria and Block Arcade Melbourne. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 12 km from the hotel.Show full description
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