We have created a list with the best small 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 Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated December 2023.
Opened December 2022. Situated in Melbourne and with Melbourne Cricket Ground reachable within 1.7 km, The Motley Hotel features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has family rooms. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The Motley Hotel provides some rooms that have a terrace, and rooms are fitted with a kettle. At the accommodation rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at The Motley Hotel can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. Princess Theatre is 2.6 km from the hotel, while Federation Square is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 14 km from The Motley Hotel.Show full description
Historic property. Lovely property. Superb breakfast. 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. 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. Only 8 storeys high, it is well-known for its architectural beauty and central location. Off-site self-parking is available at a nearby secure parking location.Show full description
Fantastic place to stop and enjoy Melbourne. Lovely spacious rooms with the best amenities in a heritage building. Beautifully decorated hotel with nice lounge zones. AWESOME!
Charming. Great location. Popular among women. Deep within the vibrant heart of Melbourne’s many tangled laneways, lives a little hotel with a big personality. An eclectic inner-city stay infused with rebel spirit that beats to a different drum. Infused with creative flair, Laneways by Ovolo is a colourful nod (and a cheeky wink) to Melbourne’s paint-splashed streets. With 43 Memphis-inspired rooms, tailored to the weekend adventurer and the corporate crusader, it’s the perfect spot to kick off your heels, or slip on some sneakers and hit the cobblestones. Outside, wander art-filled arcades rich with the aroma of roasted coffee. Explore avant-garde galleries and bustling boutiques. Or catch a show in the city’s thriving theatre district. At Laneways by Ovolo — find yourself centre stage. And lose yourself in a world of culture, cuisine and curiosity. This restaurant/bar is now closed.Show full description
Historic. Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among women and couples. The Prince is a boutique hotel with free Wi-Fi and parking, located in cosmopolitan St Kilda, just 5 minutes’ walk from the beach. Each room at The Prince offers luxury and comfort, including the highest quality bed linen and bathrobes. Furnishings of raw timber and soft pastels. The property has three on-site restaurants, Prince Dining Room, Prince Public Bar and Little Prince Wine, each with options for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. The Prince is located 3 km from Melbourne city centre and a 40-minute drive from Tullamarine Airport.Show full description
Rooftop pool. Great location. Popular among women. 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
Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. 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
Romantic. Comfortable beds. Great location. Popular among couples. Attractively situated in the centre of Melbourne, Lancemore Crossley St. Melbourne features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the hotel, rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Each room has a safety deposit box, while certain rooms are fitted with a balcony. The rooms in Lancemore Crossley St. Melbourne are fitted with free toiletries and an iPod docking station. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. Popular points of interest near Lancemore Crossley St. Melbourne include Princess Theatre, State Library of Victoria and Melbourne Central Station. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 12 km from the hotel.Show full description
This fantastic and stylish hotel is a hidden gem in the heart of the city. Well-appointed rooms with spacious bathroom and high-quality toiletries, fancy lobby, and great bar. The best place is the rooftop terrace and bar!
Opened January 2023. Well located in Melbourne, The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne provides an à la carte breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a fitness centre, as well as an indoor pool and a hot tub. The accommodation offers room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. 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. The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne features certain rooms with city views, and each room comes with a coffee machine. At the accommodation every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Languages spoken at the reception include Arabic, Mandarin, Greek and English. Popular points of interest near The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne include Melbourne City Conference Centre, Crown Casino Melbourne and State Library of Victoria. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 11 km from the hotel.Show full description
Very stylish. Unique. Cosy rooms. Situated in Melbourne, 800 metres from Melbourne Central Station, Zagame's House features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can make use of a bar. 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. At Zagame's House rooms include bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Melbourne Museum, State Library of Victoria and Melbourne City Conference Centre. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 11 km from Zagame's House.Show full description
Such a beautiful centrally located hotel. The rooms are stylish, functional, and comfortable, nice the mini-bar options and high-class toiletries in the bathroom. Perfect place for a memorable vacation!
Relaxing atmosphere. Rooftop pool. Great value. Featuring an indoor/outdoor pool and well-equipped gym, The Como Melbourne offers stylish and spacious suites located on the popular Chapel Street in South Yarra. Every room at The Como Melbourne features luxury bedding and bathrooms. Some suites also feature a kitchen. The hotel has a brasserie which serves breakfast. The Como is perfectly positioned near the restaurants, boutiques and all attractions located in the South Yarra, Prahran and Toorak area. Several art galleries are with walking distance. There is a tram stop nearby, taking you to Melbourne city centre, the MCG, Melbourne Park Tennis Centre, Federation Square and The Arts Centre.Show full description
Gorgeous luxurious property in a lively, vibrant part of Melbourne. It has many unique features, including a spa, a separate shower with Appellees products, and a small kitchenette with a microwave and minibar. In addition, there is also a well-kept Japanese garden and pool with many relaxing seating areas.
Romantic. Stylish. Cosy rooms. Located in South Melbourne, 15 minutes' drive from Melbourne CBD (Central Business District), Coppersmith Hotel offers a on-site restaurant and bar and rooms have free WiFi, cable channels, a Nespresso coffee machine and coffee pods. Guests can customise their minibar upon booking. Coppersmith Hotel is 6 minutes' drive from both South Melbourne Market and Albert Park and is 7 minutes' drive from Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Queen Victoria Market is 17 minutes' drive away. Guests staying at at Coppersmith Hotel Melbourne can order from the bistro and bar menu and relax watching a show in the comfort of their own room. Appelles Black Label toiletries are provided in the bathroom and there are USB wall sockets, air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, ironing facilities and a hairdryer in each room as well. A hair straightener is available on request. For dinner, the bistro serves gourmet mains and desserts with a large wine menu available. Southbank Promenade is 2 km from the hotel, while Rod Laver Arena is 2.2 km from the property. Melbourne Airport is 21 km away.Show full description
Lovely boutique hotel with relaxing and intimate ambiance in a great location, walking distance to all cafes, pubs, and shops. Modern and funky designed spacious rooms with big beds and beautiful bath space.
Opened October 2022. Conveniently located in the centre of Melbourne, Aspire Melbourne is within less than 1 km of Melbourne City Conference Centre and a 15-minute walk of Southern Cross Station. With a fitness centre, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can use the indoor pool and the sauna, or enjoy city views. All guest rooms come with a fridge, dishwasher, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. Each room includes a TV, and some units at the hotel have a balcony. At Aspire Melbourne all rooms have bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include State Library of Victoria, Block Arcade Melbourne and Crown Casino Melbourne. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 11 km from Aspire Melbourne.Show full description
Great breakfast. Popular among women.Opened April 2021. Attractively set in the centre of Melbourne, Movenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer features air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and a fitness centre. Well situated in the Melbourne CBD district, this hotel provides a bar, as well as an outdoor pool and a sauna. At the hotel, rooms come with a small table, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and luggage storage for guests. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Guests at Movenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Marvel Stadium, Crown Casino Melbourne and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 11 km from Movenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer. Forming the 'podium' of Melbourne's iconic Premier Tower, the hotel's stylish 172 rooms and suites cover floors 1 to 6, delivering a hotel experience that blurs the lines between art and design to create unforgettable moments. Mövenpick dedicates one hour every afternoon to Chocolate Hour - an exquisite tasting experience with complimentary rotating handmade creations such as ice-cream sandwiches, mini cones, petit fours & churros. In addition to this, kids under 12 years old can enjoy free ice cream at Mövenpick Cafe for the duration of their stay.Show full description
Charming. Comfortable beds. Located in the fashionable Prahran area, this 5-star hotel offers trendy accommodation within walking distance to Chapel Street's popular shopping and dining . The Cullen provide rooms that boast ultra-modern design with fully contained kitchenette. The hotel also offers a variety of dining and drinking options: Golda serves Mediterranean cuisine; HuTong Dumpling Bar serves authentic Chinese cuisine.Show full description
Charming. Nice style. Rooftop bar. Popular among couples. 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
This luxury hotel is popular among couples travelling to Melbourne.
Historic. Great location. Great value. Ideally set in Melbourne, Brady Hotels Jones Lane features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is situated 500 metres from Princess Theatre. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Each room is equipped with a safety deposit box, while some rooms also boast a balcony and others also feature city views. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Popular points of interest near Brady Hotels Jones Lane include Melbourne Central Station, Melbourne Museum and State Library of Victoria. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 11 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This hotel has a great location in Melbourne and great affordability.
Charming. Stylish. Great interior design.Opened February 2021. Boasting a restaurant, bar and views of city, Ovolo South Yarra is set in Melbourne, 2.3 km from Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. With a fitness centre, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle and an iPod docking station. All guest rooms in Ovolo South Yarra are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. Ovolo South Yarra provides a laundry service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Shrine of Remembrance is 2.5 km from the hotel, while Melbourne Cricket Ground is 3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 16 km from Ovolo South Yarra.Show full description
Absolutely amazing Boutique Hotel with a great pop art design located right in the heart of South Yarra. The rooms are compact but modern and functional with everything you need. Perfect amenities and great service!
Delightful property. Highly elegant. Great views. Popular among couples. This 5-star hotel offers an award-winning restaurant, luxurious accommodation and spa facilities, just 1.5 km from Melbourne’s city centre. It is a 4-minute walk from popular shopping precinct Collins Street, and a 5-minute walk from Princess Theatre. Park Hyatt Melbourne provides a variety of rooms that feature city views, Art Deco and Ottoman décor, and spa-inspired Italian marble bathrooms. Free WiFi is included. The Hotel’s restaurant is known for its creative contemporary cuisine as well as the Park Club Health & Day Spa. Park Hyatt’s spa and wellness centre includes a fully equipped fitness centre, a 25-metre heated swimming pool, spa pool, sauna, steam room and outdoor sun terrace. Nearby attractions include Melbourne Museum, Fitzroy Gardens, and Melbourne's theatre district and Chinatown. Queen Victoria Market is 3 km from the property.Show full description
This is likely the most beautiful, elegant and relaxing small luxury hotel in Melbourne. WOW!
Elegant. Great views. 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
Good breakfast. Great value. Located in Melbourne CBD, this award-winning, eco-friendly boutique hotel features free Wi-Fi and relaxing massage chairs in the cosy lounge. It offers air-conditioned accommodation with an LED flat-screen TV, over 100 cable channels and an iPod dock. Guests enjoy free access to a fitness centre just 3 minutes' walk away. Alto Hotel on Bourke is less than 5 minutes’ walk from Southern Cross Station and 2 tram stops. Etihad Stadium and Melbourne Aquarium are each a 10-minute walk away. You can read a book or browse the internet over a free cup of espresso coffee or herbal tea in the colourful lounge. Free parking is available for guests in hybrid or electric vehicles. The Alto Hotel rooms are elegantly decorated, and have a granite bathroom with guest toiletries. Each room has a refrigerator, and most rooms also include a well-equipped kitchenette or kitchen.Show full description
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