a breakfast buffet is available for a surcharge. parking is complimentary. set in a residential neighbourhood, this upscale hotel in a 19th-century mansion is a 4-minute walk from hawksburn train station, and 1 km from the upmarket shops and restaurants of chapel street. upgraded rooms add balconies and/or 4-poster beds. additional amenities include a tv lounge, and a garden with seating. the colourful, refined rooms provide free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am Melbourne Airport 30 min
Flinders Street Railway Station (12 min) Iconic, domed railway and metro hub, opened in 1909, with a yellow facade and an arched entrance. Shrine of Remembrance (11 min) Shrine with colonnaded porticos, commemorating World War I with memorials, exhibitions and gardens. Fed Square (12 min) Abstract buildings flank this block-size plaza, filled with restaurants, museums and arts venues. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens (7 min) 36-hectare botanic garden founded in 1846, planted with Australian species and non-native gardens. National Gallery of Victoria (12 min) Public gallery with vast, varied collection of noted Australian and international art and artefacts. Melbourne Zoo (22 min) Modelled on London Zoo, this family-friendly establishment has animals from all around the world. SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium (15 min) Interactive multilevel aquarium housing 10,000+ animals, including sharks & saltwater crocodiles. Melbourne Museum (14 min) Modern building of an institution founded in 1854 containing dinosaur and regional history exhibits. Royal Exhibition Building (14 min) Landmark 19th-century exhibition centre, topped with a dome, and set amid landscaped gardens. Luna Park Melbourne (13 min) Enduring amusement park known for its perimeter roller coaster and giant, ornate carousel. St Kilda beach (14 min) This famous city beach features a boardwalk, the St. Kilda Pier, swimming & various water sports. Queen Victoria Market (17 min) Longtime market selling food, clothing & more in a historic landmark spanning 2 city blocks. Eureka Skydeck (12 min) Gold-plated observation deck on the 88th floor with panoramic city views & a protruding glass cube. Crown Melbourne (11 min) Sprawling riverside entertainment complex with 3 hotels, spas, casino, plus restaurants and bars. Melbourne Cricket Ground (8 min) Home of Australian football and the National Sports Museum, also serving as a music venue and more. |