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Awash with niche cafes and bars, a heady music scene and some of the most colourful laneways in the country, Melbourne is a playground for the senses. Little wonder, therefore, that many couples choose it as a destination for a weekend getaway.
Many of the city’s hotels house sought-after bars and restaurants and are dressed with bold artworks and plush bedding, setting the scene for a romantic and indulgent visit. Here are our hot picks for the perfect Melbourne hotels for couples that are sure go down a storm with the other half.
If you’re out to impress, Crown Towers does not disappoint. Stretching high above the city, this 5-star extravagance won the award for Australia’s Best Large Luxury Hotel at the 2013 Gourmet Traveller Travel Awards and boasts a 25m pool, two tennis courts and split-level gym.
For an indulgent getaway where lifting a finger is just an option, choose the Lyall Hotel & Spa to relax, rejuvenate and be pampered. Privately owned and operated, this is a 5-star boutique hotel that has art galleries on each floor and an enticing Champagne Bar.
Standing at the “Paris end” of Little Collins Street, the Stamford would be just as at home in a cosmopolitan hub such as New York or London. It sits right in the heart of the action with fashion stores, theatres and fine dining on its doorstep.
For younger couples wanting a trendy escape without having to take out a mortgage, the Vibe Savoy Hotel is an affordable 4.5-star option. It offers a variety of room types and enviable city views.
You will be spellbound from the moment you walk into the Sofitel. It enjoys sweeping views of the cityscape, an on-site beauty centre, floor-to-ceiling windows and a restaurant on the 35th floor.
Those behind the Hilton brand know a good location when they see one, and in this case they have captured one of the best Melbourne has to offer. This Hilton sits right on the banks of the Yarra river, so whether you choose to stay in your room or venture out onto the boardwalk, you’re in for a pretty special view.
Have a wonderful night’s sleep on a signature Rydges Dream Bed. You’ll wake refreshed and ready to check out the city’s shops, theatres and laneway cafes. Rydges is in the heart of Chinatown so there is plenty to explore.
Awarded the honour of No 2 hotel in Australia and New Zealand at the 2015 Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Awards (trumped only by Park Hyatt Sydney), the hotel’s reputation for personalised service and luxury is bound to win you over. The hotel is right across the road from beautiful Fitzroy Gardens where Captain Cook’s Cottage is situated.
From intimate interiors to personalised service, this luxury hotel exudes charm and decadence. Lose yourself amid the city skyline from one of the suites or club rooms; or head to the rooftop pool and bask in the Langham’s stylish surrounds.
This boutique hotel’s design was inspired by the colourful laneways of Melbourne, and it has garnered quite a following over the years for its youthful, vibrant, unique and quintessentially “Melbourne” feel. If you have a penchant for fun and quirk then you will adore this experience.
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