A contemporary hotel on the north-west edge of the CBD, ultra-minimalist guest rooms do a great job of letting the other features of Melbourne Marriott Docklands shine. The frontrunner is the incredible wraparound infinity pool, which curves around the property like a disc, backed by half-submerged sun loungers that easily catch the elusive Melbourne sun. Ada’s is another gem, serving casual bar snacks and expertly-made cocktails.

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Towering over the CBD’s western end, the newest Australian outpost for Ritz-Carlton redefines luxury. Here’s the proof: on the wellness level, there’s a cold-therapy ice fountain endlessly spitting icicles next to a sauna, a sandstone-wrapped spa that uses rose otto essential oil in treatments and, to crown it all, a fine-dining restaurant with inimitable views of the city. Amid this grandeur, it’s the approachable and genuine staff that keep the towering 257-room property grounded (which is no mean feat for the tallest hotel in Australia).

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This shiny Flinders Lane stay hides more than a few secrets – and all of them are fun. At the W Melbourne, there’s the underground Curious; a twisted, dimly-lit tunnel of speciality cocktails and friendly bar staff; the intimate, two-hatted Japanese eatery Warabi that’s as good for a romantic bite as it is a raucous birthday party and the party-hard Wet level, encompassing a pool, DJ booth and lounge bar, with Melbourne skyline views.

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Don’t expect muted colours from QT Melbourne. The Russell Street property is all turquoise and gold, with a few restrained whites in between. The riotous attitude to colour and experience extends to the property’s eateries, too – there’s Hot Sauce Laneway, a cocktail bar with dark corners and banquette seating, as well as Pascale Bar & Grill, a European-style brasserie dishing up crowd pleasers such as burrata and yellowfin tuna crudo.

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Heated lap pools, luxury amenities and rainfall showers are just a few of the little extras south-west city hotel Hyatt Centric Melbourne packs into its sleek suites. Guests will also find a heated lap pool, elevated bar and restaurant and fabulously central CBD location, within easy walking distance of Southbank promenade, Crown precinct and the enchanting exhibitions of immersive art gallery, The Lume Melbourne. 

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Flinders Lane-adjacent hotel Grand Hyatt Melbourne makes staying in special, with Egyptian cotton sheets, floor-to-ceiling views of the Yarra or city and Italian marble bathrooms. Venturing out brings its own advantages too – with renowned restaurants MoVida, Coda and Chin Chin less than 250 metres away.

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Dyson hair dryers, Hunter Lab amenities, free treats for kids and a killer Sicilian-Hong Kong fusion eatery: Next Hotel Melbourne has a whole lot of hits and few misses. Perched at the “Paris end” of Melbourne’s Collins Street, the cherry on top is the hotel’s serious design and sustainability cred.

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Lauded for its spa-focused stays, The Langham’s Melbourne outpost fits seamlessly into the brand’s elegant world of wellness. The Southbank stay is kitted out with stately chandeliers, marble floors and sweeping staircases – and that’s only the lobby area.

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No matter the room, the historic Sofitel Melbourne on Collins guarantees a sweeping view of Melbourne’s glittering CBD. As well as from the windows of your plush, Parisian-inspired suites, some of the best glimpses are from No35, the sky-high restaurant where the indulgent menu is matched only by impeccable service (or the gym, if you’re that way inclined).

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Retro arcade machines, a gilded wine bar and a pastel blue taxi parked at the entrance: a stay at Dorsett Melbourne is infused with a sense of fun from the minute you arrive. The amenities on offer take your necessities seriously, however — there’s a handy self check-in for the business crowd, the indoor pool is blissfully heated and, for guests in Executive rooms and above, access to the Club Lounge, where a rotation of complimentary refreshments rolls from 7am until 6.30pm, daily. 

The blue velvet-clad voco Melbourne Central may have features galore (see: a rooftop pool and terrace area, sustainable bathroom goodies, super-central CBD location on Timothy Lane) but the hotel’s delicious brekkies are among the highlights. At Blacksmith Bar & Grill, menu options differ from day to day but guests can expect eggs (cooked your way), pastries including muffins and croissants, yoghurts, and hot classics featuring sausages and bacon. Best of all? The complimentary barista coffee.

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High rollers book a room at Crown Towers Melbourne, where there’s more than just the casino complex within strolling distance. No stay at this elevated hotel would be complete without a saunter past several of the extensive wellness offerings, from the 25-metre heated pool to the steam room and sauna. There’s also the indulgent Crown Spa, where treatments include everything from restorative massages to a Himalayan salt exfoliation.

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Although it has a decidedly adult decor, Pan Pacific Melbourne is a kids’ paradise. Family packages offer a pleasing check-box of extras for tired parents, such as complimentary breakfast, free in-room movie, popcorn and ice cream, and free parking. Hunkering down as a couple? Adult-friendly inclusions span incredibly deep bathtubs to an extensive wine list at the in-house eatery, Dock 37 Bar and Kitchen.

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Don’t mistake Miss Mi, the casual, bistro-style eatery at Mövenpick Hotel on Spencer, for your average hotel restaurant. The South-East Asian eatery is exceptional – with a hat to prove it – and serves up genius as delicate as hiramasa kingfish with coconut vinegar and spicy as kangaroo skewers with ensalada, bagoong and lardo.

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Staying within the Crown complex? You’ve clearly come for a good time. Crown Metropol, a comfy and cool stay as fit for families as it is for partygoers, is obviously steps from all the action, but it also makes actual space for relaxation, too. On level 27, the hotel’s crowning glory (pun intended) is the sprawling wellness space, equipped with a heated lap pool and day spa, complete with vitality pools and steam rooms for pre (and post) treatment unwinding.

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Art lovers will have plenty to admire at Lancemore Crossley St. Melbourne, an art-flecked property alongside the city’s theatre district. The work of emerging artists is peppered throughout the hotel, hanging on room walls or adorning the ceilings of common spaces (not that you could but don’t miss the askew chandelier that graces a circular banquette in the lobby bar).

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The Southbank stay of Oakwood Premier Melbourne has views for days, no matter the room (of which many are actually serviced apartments). The real kicker is the panorama from Sky Bar Melbourne, the elevated drinking spot that loops a 360-degree outlook from 40 storeys high. To put it lightly: she’s a stunner.

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Just at the edge of the CBD, AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank gives guests the best of both worlds. The Southbank promenade, as well as the cluster of restaurants, bars and late-night revelry of Crown is within walking distance but cool outer suburbs such as South Yarra and Prahran are also a straight shot away in a cab. Staying in? There’s a heated infinity pool, happy hour gin cart that roams the lobby lounge and a tapas-style eatery for good measure.

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You’ll want to join the club at Quincy Hotel, a perk-packed property in the CBD’s south-west corner. Guests who opt for a Hosier Club Room are treated to a whack of minibar credit, free access to a huge catalogue of in-room movies, daily brekkie and access to the rooftop lounge with all-day snacks and drinks. The excellent South-East Asian eatery helmed by ex-Chin Chin Adam Woodfield on level one? That’s for everyone to enjoy.

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The lounge is expansive, the on-site restaurant is exceptional and the beds are blissfully comfy: business travellers will love transiting through Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street in the heart of the city. Although many a meeting could be taken at Luci, the elegant Italian eatery on the hotel’s ground floor, more in-depth work lends itself to the Queen Adelaide lounge, where snacks are plentiful (and so are the lounging and working spaces).

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Capture a bit of Melbourne’s old-world glamour at Sheraton Melbourne, perched on the “Paris end” of Little Collins Street in the CBD’s east. Bathrooms are marble, the signature mattresses are cloud-soft and location is unbeatable for food lovers. (May we recommend the eight-minute stroll to Lune, where the croissants are coveted enough to command near-constant queues?)

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Tick all the boxes for a wonderful weekend away at InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto. There’s a soothing spa, indoor pool and an exceptional location in the centre of it all. The rooms are just as flush with features, too: think luxury Byredo amenities, rainfall showers, fluffy bathrobes and capsule coffee machines, all with views of the surrounding CBD.

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Don’t just stroll down to the Yarra to catch a glimpse – stay right on the riverfront at Crowne Plaza Melbourne. The semicircular stay is as close to the river’s edge as you can get, ensuring fabulous views from out-facing suites. In the hotel’s centre, there’s a rooftop pool (heated, of course) and lounge area, which is wonderful on days when the sun gives the city its all.

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