upgraded apartments add bay or city views. off the monash freeway, and offering views of port phillip bay, this upscale apartment hotel is in a modern high-rise in the happening southbank district. streamlined 1- and 2-bedroom apartments feature floor-to-ceiling windows, kitchens and balconies, as well as living areas, flat-screen tvs and wi-fi access. parking is available for a surcharge. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. it's 15 minutes' walk from the yarra river promenade, which features bars, restaurants and the crown melbourne entertainment complex. amenities include a fitness room, and a rooftop infinity pool offering views of the city Melbourne Airport 24 min
Melbourne Zoo (16 min) Modelled on London Zoo, this family-friendly establishment has animals from all around the world. Queen Victoria Market (12 min) Longtime market selling food, clothing & more in a historic landmark spanning 2 city blocks. St Kilda beach (13 min) This famous city beach features a boardwalk, the St. Kilda Pier, swimming & various water sports. Eureka Skydeck (9 min) Gold-plated observation deck on the 88th floor with panoramic city views & a protruding glass cube. Flinders Street Railway Station (11 min) Iconic, domed railway and metro hub, opened in 1909, with a yellow facade and an arched entrance. Crown Melbourne (8 min) Sprawling riverside entertainment complex with 3 hotels, spas, casino, plus restaurants and bars. Old Melbourne Gaol (13 min) Now a museum with self & guided tours, this storied tri-level jail once housed notorious inmates. SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium (11 min) Interactive multilevel aquarium housing 10,000+ animals, including sharks & saltwater crocodiles. Melbourne Museum (12 min) Modern building of an institution founded in 1854 containing dinosaur and regional history exhibits. National Gallery of Victoria (10 min) Public gallery with vast, varied collection of noted Australian and international art and artefacts. Fed Square (12 min) Abstract buildings flank this block-size plaza, filled with restaurants, museums and arts venues. Melbourne Cricket Ground (8 min) Home of Australian football and the National Sports Museum, also serving as a music venue and more. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens (6 min) 36-hectare botanic garden founded in 1846, planted with Australian species and non-native gardens. Shrine of Remembrance (16 min) Shrine with colonnaded porticos, commemorating World War I with memorials, exhibitions and gardens. Royal Exhibition Building (12 min) Landmark 19th-century exhibition centre, topped with a dome, and set amid landscaped gardens. |