Hotel Windsor Melbourne (The)
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Hotel Overview
Location Location Location
Right across from the Parliament and easy access to everywhere in the city and outside of it.
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Chris in Hong Kong
- 11 Jan 2012
Wonderful hotel. The staff are
Wonderful hotel. The staff are attentive, pleasant and helpful. It doesn't make sense to stay...
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Gigi
- 17 Jun 2011
History lives at Melbourne’s Grand Victorian hotel
Built in 1883, the Hotel Windsor Melbourne is considered Melbourne's original Grand Victorian hotel. Today, the property is the city's only 5-star Victorian hotel, combining historic elegance with modern comfort. Within walking distance of the Parliament House and Rod Laver Arena, the hotel boasts spacious and bright rooms equipped with period furniture with high-tech conveniences. The all-day restaurant, 111 Spring Street, offers a pre-theater menu. The property also serves traditional afternoon tea.
- Melbourne's only 5-star Victorian hotel
- Located within walking distance of Parliament House and Rod Laver Arena
- Enjoy afternoon tea in the hotel lobby
The Hotel Windsor Melbourne features 180 rooms, including 20 suites. Each room comes standard with a flat-screen television, Natio bath amenities, hair dryer, robe and safe. High-speed Internet access is available (fees apply). Guests also may select pillows from a special pillow menu. Some suites show off accents like claw-foot tubs, sitting areas and open, gas-lit fireplaces.
The Hotel Windsor Melbourne dates back more than 125 years and still possesses the same grand central staircase that it had when it first opened. It has won numerous awards over the years, including recognition as one of the "Best Australian Hotels" on the 2010 Luxury Travel Gold List.
All guests enjoy free access to the nearby Towers Fitness Centre -- complete with a spa, pool and fitness center. The hotel also offers 24-hour laundry service (fees apply) and Wi-Fi access is public areas (fees apply).
The on-site restaurant, 111 Spring Street, serves three meals a day and a pre-theater menu. For an entirely different experience, have afternoon tea in the lobby.
- Metropolitan tram (2 blocks)
- Metropolitan bus (2 blocks)
- Flinders Street Station (10 blocks)
- Southern Cross Station (1 mile/1.5 km)
- Melbourne International Airport (14 mi/23 km)
- Parliament House (2 blocks)
- Treasury Gardens (2 blocks)
- Rod Laver Arena (8 blocks)
- Chinatown (10 blocks)
- Federation Square (1 mi/1.5 km)
- Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (1.5 mi/2 km)
- Etihad Stadium (2.5 mi/4 km)
- Business center
- Four function rooms that can accommodate up to 350 people
Hotel Windsor Melbourne (The) Rooms
- Traditional Room
- This lead in room consists of 1 queen bed with marble bathroom with amenities. With traditional decor, these rooms feature high speed internet access, LCD television, working desk and tea and coffee facilities.
- Superior Room
- Spacious room with either a king or twin bedding, marble bathroom, walk in robes, legant soft furnishings, writing desk, and armchairs. The rooms also feature high ceilings with double-glazed windows.
- Deluxe Room
- Luxurious room with 1 king bed or 2 single beds. Grand and sophisticated, with magnificent high ceilings, marble bathroom, lounge area and walk-in robe. These rooms are spacious at over 40 sqm and feature a rosewood writing desk.
- Victorian Suite
- These suites have history and grand lifestyle written into them. Each Victorian Suite has a formal entrance, separate lounge, private dining room, master king bedroom and marble bathroom including a bath spa. All Suites have LCD TV's and DVD players
- Windsor Suite
- Enjoy expansive streetscapes through the gaping windows in the unique oval-shaped lounge and dining room. Featuring a large king bedroom, walk-in robe and marble bathroom. Complimented by original art works, these suites also have two LCD televisions.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Concierge
- Elevators
- Activities
- Fitness centre or spa
- Spa services
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- 24 hour room service
- Services
- Business centre
- Laundry service
- Babysitting/Child services
- Safe deposit box
- Tour desk
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Conference facilities
- Currency exchange
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Parking
- Parking
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Hotel Map
- Area served
- Melbourne CBD, East Melbourne, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Jolimont, Richmond.
- Nearby airports
- Melbourne International Airport & Avalon Domestic Airport.
- Area description
- Located opposite to Victoria's Parliament House and the Old Treasury Building, the Hotel Windsor Melbourne is situated in the heart of Melbourne and is within walking distance to the shops, restaurants and offices of Collins and Bourke Streets. The Federation Square, the National Gallery of Victoria, the MCG and the Southbank arts precinct are the nearby landmarks.
Nearby points of interest
- Parliament Gardens: 0.2 km
- Old Treasury Building: 0.2 km
- City Museum: 0.2 km
- St. Peter's Church: 0.2 km
- Parliament House: 0.3 km
- Princess Theatre: 0.3 km
- St. Patrick's Cathedral: 0.3 km
- Chinese Museum: 0.4 km
- Treasury Gardens: 0.4 km
- St Michael`s Uniting Church: 0.4 km
- Scots Church: 0.5 km
- Post Master Gallery: 0.6 km
- Chinatown Melbourne: 0.6 km
- Fitzroy Gardens: 0.6 km
- Melbourne Town Hall: 0.7 km
- Parliament Gardens: 0.2 km
- Old Treasury Building: 0.2 km
- City Museum: 0.2 km
- St. Peter's Church: 0.2 km
- Parliament House: 0.3 km
- Princess Theatre: 0.3 km
- St. Patrick's Cathedral: 0.3 km
- Chinese Museum: 0.4 km
- Treasury Gardens: 0.4 km
- St Michael`s Uniting Church: 0.4 km
- Scots Church: 0.5 km
- Post Master Gallery: 0.6 km
- Chinatown Melbourne: 0.6 km
- Fitzroy Gardens: 0.6 km
- Melbourne Town Hall: 0.7 km
- Captain Cook's Cottage: 0.7 km
- Bourke Street Mall: 0.7 km
- Federation Square: 0.8 km
- State Library of Victoria: 0.8 km
- St Paul's Cathedral: 0.8 km
- Old Melbourne Gaol: 0.8 km
- Royal Arcade: 0.8 km
- Block Arcade: 0.8 km
- Victorian Arts Centre: 0.9 km
- Manchester Unity Building: 0.9 km
- Sunday Market: 1 km
- Flinders Street Station: 1 km
- Melbourne City Baths: 1 km
- Southgate Plaza: 1.1 km
- Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct: 1.1 km
- Giant Sky Wheel: 1.1 km
- ANZ Banking Museum: 1.2 km
- National Gallery of Victoria: 1.2 km
- Melbourne Cricket Ground: 1.2 km
- Eureka Tower: 1.3 km
- Sidney Myer Music Bowl: 1.3 km
- Immigration Museum: 1.4 km
- Australian Open Grounds: 1.4 km
- Rialto Towers: 1.5 km
- Queen Victoria Market: 1.5 km
- Observation Deck: 1.6 km
- Crown Casino: 1.6 km
- Melbourne Aquarium: 1.7 km
- Animals Australia: 1.7 km
- Government House: 1.8 km
Dining
- 111 Spring Street
- 111 Spring Street Restaurant offers elegant innovative cuisine and traditional afternoon tea. The Cricketers Bar serves a range of drinks and light meals. 24-hour room service is available.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1400
- Check-out:
- 1100
Terms and conditions
Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (107)
Ratings and reviews for Hotel Windsor Melbourne (The)
- All travellers (107) 4.7 / 5
- Couples (3) 4 / 5
- Friends (2) 3.5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.6
- Hotel staff:
- 4.7
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4.8
- Value:
- 4.3
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Would recommend
Chris in Hong Kong
Location Location Location
Right across from the Parliament and easy access to everywhere in the city and outside of it.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
a few favs - breakfast at the European (across from Parliament bldg), dinner at Long Grain (mod Thai), wine at the Wine Room next to the European later in day.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great locations and room very
Great locations and room very comfortable.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
black barbie
Classy stay
Situated close to galleries, good restaurants, all the city ammenities our stay was comfortable and the service excellent.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
National Gallery of Victoria - wonderful art gallery with regular special exhibitions.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Gigi
Wonderful hotel. The staff are
Wonderful hotel. The staff are attentive, pleasant and helpful. It doesn't make sense to stay anywhere else.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
paul
the staff were courteous and very
the staff were courteous and very helpful and very professional - good facilities
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Teresa
Fabulous hotel with olde world
Fabulous hotel with olde world charm. Great service. Treated like royalty! Very accommodating when presented with a dilemma which needed fixing. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay and will definitely stay there next time.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Derek
One always arrives with certain
One always arrives with certain expectations at Hotels, we can honestly say that they were well exceeded by the wonderful hospitality shown to us from the staff. Pleasantly surprised one more than one occasion, our stay was delightful, and what a great location.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Melvyn
We recently stayed for 2 nights'
We recently stayed for 2 nights' at the Windsor Hotel and what a wonderful experience. The service was just amazing from the time we arrived until the morning we left. Staff were so friendly and helpful and the hotel has wonderful ambience and so well situated.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Very nice but looking a little
Very nice but looking a little old now.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
The Hotel Windsor is not just
The Hotel Windsor is not just another hotel trying to portray a bland corporate image. It has great character a great heart and staff who are extremely pleasant and will do all they can to assist. Enjoyed our 4 night stay.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
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