Set in a grand 1891 building, this upscale hotel is 3 blocks from the Yarra River, and an 8-minute walk from the SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.
Refined rooms have modern decor and minibars, plus Wi-Fi (fee), flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Club rooms add DVD/CD players, Nespresso machines and access to a lounge with free breakfast. Suites provide living areas; some have whirlpool tubs. Room service is available 24/7.
Amenities include an indoor pool, a gym and a spa (fee). There's a polished bar, an Italian eatery and a formal restaurant offering modern Australian cuisine, along with a cafe serving afternoon tea.