Top 5 hotels in Melbourne CBD

1. Intercontinental Melbourne – The Rialto

Built in 1891, the InterContinental Melbourne is one of Melbourne’s last remaining examples of 19th century Victorian Gothic architecture.

Acquired by InterContinental Hotels and Resorts in December 2008 and refurbishment under the direction of the renowned Joseph Pang, the InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto brings the world’s finest 5 star hotel brand to one of Australia’s most vibrant cities.

The newest 5 star hotel in Melbourne, InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto is located on Collins Street and Flinders Lane in the heart of the Melbourne CBD. Central to all that the city has to offer, including the Yarra River, Docklands, the city’s boutique shopping and the Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex.

Maintaining the unique period features and architecture of the original Rialto and Winfield buildings, this glorious 5 star hotel offers luxury accommodation, comprehensive hotel facilities and authentic Melbourne dining. A soaring nine-storey glass atrium connects the two buildings and the original bluestone cobbled laneway, providing a spectacular setting for Market Lane Bar, Alluvial Restaurant and Bluestone Wine Lounge.

2. Oaks on Collins

With a stay at Oaks on Collins, you’ll be centrally located in Melbourne, steps from Rialto Towers and minutes from Melbourne Aquarium. This 4.5-star aparthotel is close to Crown Casino and Federation Square.

Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 271 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.

First Floor Restaurant and Bar offers an extensive à la carte menu and a range of local and international beer and wine. There are numerous restaurants, bars and cafés within a 5-minute walk.

All accommodation feature stainless steel cooking facilities, a dishwasher and cable TV. Each has an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms feature a private balcony.

3. Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders

Located in Melbourne’s CBD, on the corner of Flinders Lane and Spencer Street, this hotel offers a heated outdoor pool, a sauna, a garden terrace and a fitness centre. All rooms have a flat-screen TV with cable channels. There are tram and bus stops directly outside the hotel.

Holiday Inn Melbourne is 600 metres from Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium and a 5-minute drive from Etihad Stadium, Melbourne Convention Centre and South Wharf. It is a 7-minute tram trip from Flinders Street Station.

The hotel has a comprehensive range of facilities, including Sirocco Restaurant & Bar, a heated outdoor swimming pool, mini gym and sauna, meeting rooms, garden terrace and business centre, as well as guest services, such as valet parking and dry cleaning.

4. Crowne Plaza Melbourne

Crown Plaza Melbourne is located on the banks of the Yarra River opposite Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centres, just minutes from the central business district. It features a heated outdoor pool, fitness centre, business lounge, a bar and a restaurant.

Each room at Crowne Plaza Melbourne features large windows, a work desk with Wi-Fi access, and a 32-inch LCD TV. The en suite bathroom is stocked with environmentally friendly bathroom amenities.

The free City Circle Tram stops just 200 metres from the hotel. Southern Cross Station is just a 5-minute walk from the Crowne Plaza Melbourne. It is within walking distance from Southbank, Docklands and Yarra precincts.

Melbourne CBD is a great choice for travellers interested in theatre, shopping and shopping for clothes.

5. Grand Hyatt Melbourne

This 5-star hotel offers luxury accommodation in the heart of Melbourne’s central business, shopping, theatre and restaurant district. It is close to Treasury Gardens, Yarra River, and Wellington Park.

Having completed an extensive redevelopment in late 2011, the hotel has reinforced and extended its commitment to guests by designing the best facilities which include; spectacular upper and lower lobbies, the restaurant Collins Kitchen; ru-co, the bar; City Club, the state-of-the-art gym and a swathe of couture boutiques.

Grand Hyatt Melbourne features 16 inspired event spaces equipped with the latest facilities and technology. The hotel’s function floor can be easily configured to accommodate a variety of occasions from small meetings to large conferences of up to 1,500 guests.