The Best Hotels In Melbourne To Check Into In 2026

Sustainability and luxury merge at 1 Hotel Melbourne, set quietly along the peaceful Yarra River in Docklands. The popular global hotel brand has carried its signature five-star, eco-minded philosophy over to Aus, unveiling its latest outpost in June 2025.

Already recognised with a Michelin Key for standout hotel service, design and hospitality, the hotel houses four restaurants, cafés and bars, including From Here By Mike, a farm-to-table celebration of local Victorian produce.

And if deep relaxation is the brief, you’re in the right place: there are indoor mineral pools, saunas, a Bamford Wellness Spa, a fully kitted-out gym with personal training services and in-room treatments by HigherDOSE for peak decompression. Get ready to totally zen out here. 

Hyde Melbourne Place is one of those effortlessly cool hotels that's been designed down to the detail. Open since late 2024, it's the first Hyde hotel in Australia, and it's blown all expectations out of the water.

First up, you have the most chic suites kitted out in boucle textures and soft linens, then you have Cleo (previously Mid Air), a sleek rooftop bar with two porthole windows overlooking Melbourne CBD, and to top it all off, you can stream Peaches Pilates workouts right in your room—what's not to love?

There's plenty to like here, 189 super-luxe rooms that create some serious staycation hype as well as four different bars and eateries throughout—Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands has it dialled.

The real hero, however, is what’s happening upstairs at Sunset House, the rooftop bar, with views of the city and a sleek infinity pool that stretches to the edge of the building. They also serve a sky-high menu of classics with light starters, share plates, and larger dishes. 

There's probably no better place to stay in Melbourne CBD than Little Collins. You're surrounded by the best cafes and restaurants in Melbourne, those beloved graffiti-lined laneways and amazing shopping districts like Bourke Street Mall—as well as CBD offices and bars if you're here to work hard, play hard.

Enter Hotel Indigo Little Collins, one of the most centrally located boutique hotels in the city. Opened in September 2025, the hotel preserves the original building's façades and is sprinkled with historic nods to its past as a jeweller and bootmaker site, while remaining modern on the inside. There are 179 rooms—take your pick of a twin or king room with a courtyard or city view. 

Unlike a lot of Melbourne CBD hotels, Laneways by Ovolo doesn't take itself too seriously. There’s a free lolly bar in the lobby, a pinball machine in the Penthouse Suite, and they even run V.I.Pooch packages for dog lovers who want to bring their furry best friend along.

The pooch package includes a selection of gourmet treats, Frank Green water and food bowls, tennis balls and a premium orthopaedic memory foam bed from Dog Friendly Co., plus $5 from every package goes to Sydney Dogs & Cats Home.

We’ve got a soft spot for The Sofitel. When you're greeted with a ‘Bonjour’ at the check-in desk, we know we’re in for a very good night.

The Sofitel has a few claims to Melbourne fame. It arguably has the most beautiful lobby space of any hotel in the CBD, The Mayfair downstairs (a gorgeous late-night champagne and oyster bar), and because of its location at the top of Collins Street, the corner rooms have insanely good views, looking east toward the Dandenong Ranges. Proper ‘everything the light touches’ kind of views. 

AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank has curated a perfectly precise hotel experience for you in Melbourne, providing you with everything you need and nothing you don’t. Located on Southbank, you’ll be a quick stroll away from transport, entertainment and restaurants.

The rooms are designed to be timeless without being dull. With four distinct room types ranging from the deluxe guest room with basic amenities to the signature suite with a separate living room, there is something to suit your price and lifestyle.

If that’s not enough to sell you on a room, Marriott Southbank is also pet-friendly, so you don’t have to leave your four-legged friend at home.

Hotel No is probably the quirkiest hotel in Melbourne. Basically, it’s a collection of six 1970s Airstream campers, converted into boutique suites, stuck on a Melbourne rooftop. 

It's the brainchild of James Fry, who saw a gap in the local hotel market. He also owns the car park beneath the rooftop. For years, he toyed with the idea of opening a rooftop pool, but the whole campervan-hotel thing seemed like way more fun. And thus Notel was born.

All Notel caravans come with split system AC and a complimentary minibar (winning).

The Lyall in South Yarra practically breathes leafy luxe. Boasting 51 rooms and suites, all designed by powerhouse DKO guided by the ethos, "the hotel for those who don’t like hotels." They're going for a third-place vibe, a charming home-away-from-home.

Many rooms have a Parisienne-style balcony, sweeping garden views and luxurious bathrooms. Or if you go all out with the Penthouse Suite, you've got yourself two fireplaces and a massive outdoor terrace.

And if Chapel is your game, the location is excellent. You’re a short walk from Prahran Market, high-end boutiques, and, not to mention, some of our favourite wine bars in town. 

The Chen is The Arts Series’ newest child. And like all new children, they tend to get attention lavished on them from an early age. That’s why The Chen picked up probably the most jaw-dropping hotel swimming pool in all of Melbourne. It’s on the roof (just ride the elevator till it won’t go any higher) with wraparound views of Melbourne CBD, the Bay and the Dandenong Ranges.

One of the advantages of finding accommodation in Box Hill (apart from the food) is that there’s hardly anything to obstruct your view. High rises are still a novelty out here, so The Chen gets the skyline to itself.

You wouldn’t expect to find The Prince Hotel above The Prince Of Wales public bar. One’s a slightly sticky (but awesome) live music venue and brewpub. The other’s a swanky, designer hotel, perched high above the corner of Fitzroy Street and Acland Street.

If you’re looking for a comfy bed that’s close to St Kilda Beach, Luna Park and Albert Park (can you say Grand Prix adjacent?), The Prince is probably your best bet.

Sitting on one of the best strips of the city on Flinders Lane, W Melbourne has made serious waves in the staycation department. Surrounded by some of the best eateries, bars, and shopping, the W is the perfect escape.

Its opulent offering with indoor and rooftop pool, secret bar, in-resident restaurant and uber-modern gym is at the absolute top of the range. It’s a huge hotel, with over 294 rooms, each in the colourful design and textured style of the W. Expect wide rooms with blacks, greys, with bursts of orange and amber.

Probably one of the biggest openings back in 2021 was the Ovolo Melbourne South Yarra. Located smack bang on the corner of Toorak Road and Chapel Street, it's become one of the best hotels Melbourne has on the southside.

The entire building has a strong retro-chic feel and is filled with a colourful pop-art aesthetic. With over 123 different rooms, each individually named after musical personalities, including John Lennon and Yoko Ono.

There are plenty of perks that come with a stay at the Ovolo, including treats from the minibar and a top-tier breakfast. If you’re looking for something a little more substantial, you can head down to the restaurant in residence, Lona Misa, the plant-based haven from all-star chef team Shannon Martinez and Ian Curley.

No best hotels in Melbourne article would be complete without The Langham. You know it’s luxe from the moment you leave your car with the valet, dressed in his top hat and tails.

As far as Melbourne hotels go, The Langham is probably the city’s Grand Dame. It has five stars—naturally—and each of its 387 guest rooms and suites is beautifully appointed. And for dinner? It’s gotta be an all-you-can-eat buffet at The Langham’s famous restaurant, Melba.

Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer is a five-star experience that blurs art and design. Its prime location not only puts you in the heart of the CBD, but also in the wallet-friendly free tram zone.

The interior pays homage to some of Melbourne’s top artists with photography scattered around the hotel by Steve Scanlon and Sean McDonald. The rooms and suites are styled with intuitive and understated interior design, minimal with pops of vibrant colour from the art and furnishings.

It's been elevated into the best hotels Melbourne list through the addition of the world-class dining experience at the modern Asian restaurant and bar, Miss Mi. 

Start with the obvious, right? Now, some people think Crown Towers is reserved for high-rolling businessmen, or maybe Roger Federer. But anyone can stay here—in fact, the room rates aren’t as exorbitant as you might expect (don’t get us wrong, it’s still a splurge, but you won’t have to remortgage the house for that Deluxe King), and that's what makes it one of the best hotels in Melbourne.

As with all Crown stays, you get free WIFI, luxe fittings, epic views over the CBD, plus some of the city’s swankiest restaurants right under your feet. 

The QT quickly made a name for itself as one of Melbourne’s most beautiful CBD hotels. A few things are going for it: it’s a short stroll from the Collins Street shopping precinct, there are plenty of A-Grade restaurants and bars in the building—including a cafe, rooftop bar, laneway concept bar and meaty grill restaurant—and all rooms come with free WIFI as standard.

When it comes time to eat, just pick your poison: Rooftop at QT for views and cocktails, or a full-on dinner at Pascale.

Melbourne's West Side Place quickly became a destination in its own right, and for those looking to park up for an evening or two in the thriving precinct, Dorsett Melbourne should be at the top of the list.

From the Balcony Suite to the Executive King, you can't go wrong thanks to the modern sensibilities found throughout, though it's the Diva Suite that truly sets a new standard in what a hotel stay can be. Within the sprawling offering, there's a spacious tub, two king-sized beds, and a private large-scale sculpture by artist Marta Figueiredo, illuminated by night and only viewable to those staying in the room. 

It's five stars. It's boutique. It's one of the best hotels in Melbourne. The Royce is an elegant escape right in the thick of it on St Kilda Road.

The former car showroom has been fully reimagined into a period-esque space adorned with shiny metal fittings, sleek marble flooring and chandeliers hanging from above. The rooms continue with the elevated aesthetic with plush, deep blue carpets and a myriad of black-framed doors, and even freestanding bathtubs.

The Melbourne Airport hotels have had a major glow-up with Novotel and Ibis Styles splashing $230 million on an uber-stylish development back in 2023. We're talking 464 professionally-designed rooms, three venues including a modern gastro-pub and Italian wine bar, a ballroom and a slick hotel-serviced co-working space.

The sprawling hotel is also home to Melbourne Airport's first-ever airport health and wellbeing club, Higher State. It has it all: indoor heated pool, slick sauna, massage services, and a groovy gym. And when it's time to depart or arrive, you're merely a short walk from Terminal 4.