The best luxury hotels in Melbourne [2022 Guide]
Melbourne is Australia’s capital of coffee and culture; a city brimming with architectural wonder, fashionable neighbourhoods, and a thrilling events calendar that rarely allows a moment’s rest. Repeat visits are also essential.
Whether sipping aromatic blends in a hip Collingwood or Fitzroy cafe, seeing a Broadway show at Her Majesty’s Theatre, or enjoying the back and forth ballet of the Australian Open, the Victorian capital can always be relied on to dazzle, delight and surprise.
Melbourne’s diverse cultural makeup has made its dining scene one of international renowned.
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Thankfully, there’s no shortage of luxury Melbourne hotels, with properties from the avant garde to those breathing new life into century-old establishments. There are more on the way too, including The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne and Shangri-La Melbourne.
Ready to find your next favourite address? In no particular order and by no means a complete list, these are some of the best five star hotels Melbourne has to offer.
Crown Towers Melbourne
Claiming pride of place on the Yarra River’s glorious Southbank promenade, Crown Melbourne is all about great food and fabulous entertainment. It’s home to some pretty stellar hotels too, of which Crown Towers is its shining star.
The hotel’s grand entrance hints at the opulence that awaits inside.
Within the 43-storey hotel are 482 chic rooms and suites, each styled in a soothing palette of cream, sand, gold and grey. As you’d expect, views are to die for, as are the tantalising array of dining options on offer throughout the wider complex.
City views and sumptuous decor collide in the Deluxe Villa.
Conservatory Buffet will fuel you up to explore Melbourne’s famous laneways and galleries, while the lavish TWR Bar will get you into the mood to kick in into the wee hours. Alternatively, you can indulge at one of Crown’s other restaurants, like Rockpool or Bistro Guillame.
Club rooms guests enjoy complimentary access to the Crystal Club, though entry is also available for a fee.
Executive and Premier Club Suite guests enjoy access to the Crystal Club – an exclusive haven with wing-backed chairs and a sunny open-air terrace. Complimentary breakfast and evening canapes round out the experience.
Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street
Built in 1931 and imbued with a mix of architectural styles from Gothic to Italian Romanesque, the Equity Chambers stands out amid Melbourne’s sea of historic buildings. After a major refurbishment, it’s now also home to one of the city’s most lavish hotels: Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street.
Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street, where heritage style meets contemporary convenience.
Accessed via a discrete laneway adorned in street art, the high-end address retains much of its 1930s charm – coffered ceilings and ornate plasterwork – while also enjoying a sheen of modern convenience, notably in its 244 guestrooms.
Designed by Bates Smart, Luci Restaurant is a tantalising option for breakfast and dinner.
Right on the tram line and a short walk from Bourke Street Mall, the hotel provides a central base to explore Melbourne, whether that’s visiting Fed Square, the Queen Victoria market, or exploring the trendy inner suburbs.
Of course, there’s plenty onsite as well.
Street art is a core element of the hotel’s design, with artworks by the local Juddy Roller collective.
On top of a well-equipped gym, the Hilton has two great dining options: The Douglas Club cocktail bar, and Luci Restaurant, which transports diners to a golden era of Art Deco style as it plates up Australian cuisine with a liberal splash of Italian flair.
Hilton Honors Diamond members and guests in higher-category rooms also enjoy access to an executive lounge, otherwise known as The Queen Adelaide Lounge.
Hotel Chadstone
Though its full name may be a bit of a mouthful, Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery by Sofitel is a particularly charming addition to the city’s hotel-scape. Its location is unrivalled for those seeking to indulge in a little retail therapy too.
Hotel Chadstone: a stylish escape in one of the city’s premium fashion hubs.
Located outside the CBD in the thriving inner-city suburbs, Hotel Chadstone is linked to the Chadstone shopping complex, where you’ll find the likes of Montblanc and Chanel.
Deluxe Corner Room, furnished in warm shades of blush pink and gold.
The hotel boasts 250 beautiful rooms and suites, not to mention the Altus rooftop bar and Italian restaurant Pastore, plus an inviting swimming pool and day spa: Holism Retreat. The latter offers restorative spa treatments, together with yoga and meditation.
Soak up the view while you soak in the hotel’s beautiful pool and spa.
For something a little different, Hotel Chadstone invites guests to glow-up their wardrobe with its Style This Way package. Complete with a night’s accommodation and breakfast for two, guests can enjoy a personalised consultation and shopping experience with a…