5 of the coolest places to stay in Melbourne /

Melbourne is a rolling cosmopolitan with an array of galleries, museums, restaurants, cafes and city streets offering a feast for the senses. It’s easy to see why both international travelers and locals love spending time in this beautiful city. The dazzling skylines, sprawling parks and scenic promenades are just some of the reasons why it’s a great idea to get some rest and relaxation in Melbourne. We’ve selected 5 of the coolest luxury hotels in Melbourne for you. During these stays you will experience world-class hospitality infused with Australian charm that will leave you wanting to come back again and again.

Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands

If you love sweeping views of the city and being right in the middle of it all, Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands is a great choice for your next city break. This is the first new Marriott Hotel to open in Australia in 20 years and overlooks the city. It has a contemporary interior designed by award-winning designers. This 5-star hotel offers premium accommodations and resort-style experiences in an urban location.

It has 189 design rooms with clean lines and minimalist atmosphere, perfect for a relaxed state of mind. The jewel atop this vaulted hotel is the 28-metre infinity pool with sunken loungers, Melbourne’s only heated outdoor pool. Aside from the rooftop pool bar, you can enjoy revamped cocktails at Ada’s, the lobby bar, or perhaps enjoy fresh brews from Corsia, the hotel’s laneway café that also serves Italian bread and hearty salads. You don’t have to leave the property for a gourmet dining experience, but if you choose to, you’ll be moments away from Melbourne’s vibrant and unique offerings.

W Melbourne

Striking, fresh, fun. W Melbourne is a playground of colors as well as an oasis of urban relaxation. Some of the design elements include “peeling” wall sconces, beautiful room murals, and chunky knit blankets that add visual texture to the bedroom. Overall, W Melbourne has a futuristic aesthetic made cohesive by abundant lighting fixtures and features that add shine and depth to the furnishings and unique artwork within.

The spaces have an electric, almost club-like vibe that gives new meaning to “recharge” during the holidays. On site, guests can enjoy omakase-style dining at Japanese restaurant Warabi, modern Australian offerings at Lollo, eclectic dining at Curious (an architectural marvel in its own right), and handcrafted drinks at Culprit and WET. Located in Flinders Lane, it has nearly 300 rooms that are sure to pique your curiosity and is conveniently close to award-winning restaurants, boutique bars and up-and-coming local fashion labels. This luxury boutique city escape is a perfect example of cool design and an edgy lifestyle combined.

AC Hotel Melbourne South Bank

AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank strives to provide guests with what they call their “Perfectly Precise”.^TMexperience. The Perfectly Precise experience’s take on hospitality ensures that they provide everything travelers need in Melbourne. You can relax in the AC Lounge or by the semi-open infinity pool while enjoying some cocktails from Bar de Bueco, or perhaps enjoy the sleek and modern AC Fitness Centre, with great views as you use the treadmill.At AC Kitchen, you can indulge in culinary delights while taking in panoramic views of Melbourne’s skyline.

The hotel’s sharp, geometric exterior contrasts beautifully with the soothing, soft and cool neutral tones in each of the stylish bedrooms with Sealy mattresses and luxury bedding to ensure a truly relaxing stay. Traveling with your furry friend? AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank’s rooms and suites are 100% dog-friendly, and your furbaby can enjoy the Perfectly Precise experience too!

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QT Melbourne

QT Melbourne is where high fashion meets industrial chic and contemporary interiors. Each of the 188 rooms exudes an artsy vibe, is outfitted with designer furnishings, and has brushed slate bathrooms and concrete ceilings contrasting with wood floors. The colors and lighting lean more towards the moody and dark side, while expansive windows allow guests to fill the contemporary suites with plenty of light during the day.

Evoking Melbourne’s bold and energetic vibe, QT welcomes patterns, colors and an array of materials and textures into its guest areas that add a breath of fresh air and a spark of wonder to the experience of all who stay at this modern and luxurious boutique hotel. Our favorite place? The Rooftop at QT, where you can enjoy drinks, great atmosphere and even greater views of the city skyline. The hotel also has an array of other restaurants to choose from, and with its central location and hip vibe, it’s one of those Melbourne gems, perfect for getting together for a relaxing getaway with friends and enjoying your favorite company.

Ovolo South Yarra

A visual feast, Ovolo South Yarra is playful, fun, colorful and bold – a beautiful encapsulation of Melbourne’s urban rhythm and the luxury boutique-style accommodation of Ovolo Hotels. The design comes from the disco era and is complemented with retro glamour. Located in South Yarra, the trendy cosmopolitan heart of Melbourne, this indulgent boutique hotel takes guests on a beautiful retro-futuristic twist while pampering them with modern Australian hospitality.

It’s like stepping into a time capsule: 1970s-inspired wallpaper prints, rattan furniture accent pieces, retro plush layers, and deep-pile rugs capture that era perfectly, but are enriched with modern features like seamless in-room technology integrations and Bose Bluetooth announcers. Walls filled with artwork and funky accent colors certainly make this striking city a gram-worthy place with the coveted added benefits of comfortable rooms close to the best the city has to offer. Choose from the 123 rooms, some of which have cozy and more intimate areas and suites that are all about places to relax. Ovolo South Yarra is another Melbourne pet-friendly hotel where you and your best friend can enjoy great experiences together.

Experience Melbourne in a fun and luxurious way! At each of these stays, you’ll have access to the best local attractions, a plethora of dining and shopping options, and the best the city has to offer, while having everything you need for an unforgettable time.

Mat Lewis is the co-founder and CEO of View Retreats. View Retreats is a boutique travel agency offering hand-picked luxury accommodation across Australia and New Zealand.

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