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Hotel Windsor Melbourne (The)

5 stars
111 Spring Street, Melbourne, VI 3000
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.7
out of 5
107 reviews
Location Location Location

Right across from the Parliament and easy access to everywhere in the city and outside of it. See full review

  • 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... See full review

  • 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

-37.812 144.973
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.

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Guest Reviews (107)

Ratings and reviews for Hotel Windsor Melbourne (The)

Overall score

4.7 / 5
107 out of 107
Amenities:
4.3
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Hotel staff:
4.7
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4.8
Value:
4.3

99% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Paul
Not Provided
30 Dec 2009

Excellent location and very helpful

Excellent location and very helpful staff. Lovely rooms at a surprisingly affordable price!

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5
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Review of Hotel Windsor Melbourne (The)

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5
Anonymous
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17 Dec 2009

A beautiful character hotel with

A beautiful character hotel with interesting tiling and very wide corridors. Doors can be a little noisy at night but I have now stayed twice this year and will make it my regular Melbourne hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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4
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5
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5
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5
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4
Review of Hotel Windsor Melbourne (The)

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Not Provided
16 Dec 2009

Great location just on the fringe

Great location just on the fringe of the CBD but near the free tram. Rooms are small but delightful in the older style, s real treat to stay here.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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4
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4
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4
Review of Hotel Windsor Melbourne (The)

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5
Peter
Not Provided
16 Dec 2009

Top shelf and working at keeping

Top shelf and working at keeping it that way

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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5
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5
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Review of Hotel Windsor Melbourne (The)

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5
ROBERT
Not Provided
14 Dec 2009

Staff very helpful, Room older

Staff very helpful, Room older but comfortable and good value , for a Hotel so close to the city, would stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
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5
Value:
4
Review of Hotel Windsor Melbourne (The)

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Not Provided
9 Dec 2009

The Hotel is a good tradtional

The Hotel is a good tradtional old one and very attractive inside with a beautiful staircase. It was a peaceful part of town to be based with very little noise in the evening. It is however in need of refurbishment- the corridor on the floor we stayed had a musty smell (a bit like going to you Grandma's) and the vents in our bedroom and bathroom were very dirty and not what I would expect from a 5 start hotel

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
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Value:
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Review of Hotel Windsor Melbourne (The)

Reviewer score

5
Simon
Not Provided
1 Dec 2009

Absolutely beautiful, could not

Absolutely beautiful, could not fault the service or hotel. The cheapest mini bar in Australia. 10 out of 10

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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5
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5
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5
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5
Review of Hotel Windsor Melbourne (The)

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5
John
Not Provided
29 Nov 2009

This hotel really does still know

This hotel really does still know what service is. The staff care about you - they don't just parrot pleasant phrases they memorised under duress in some staff seminar. In Melbourne I would not consider staying anywhere else ever, it was a pleasure staying at the Windsor.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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5
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5
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5
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5
Value:
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Review of Hotel Windsor Melbourne (The)

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5
Jayne
Not Provided
27 Nov 2009

I stayed with my daughter and

I stayed with my daughter and it was our 1st time in Melbourne. The hotel was across the road from the park and close to the City Circle Tram stop. We stayed in a Superior room and it was quiet and spacious but the window looked into the centre of the building (the glass was frosted) I would have preferred a window with some sort of view so I could see if it was raining or not. It was the 1st time I have stayed in a 5 Star so have nothing to compare. We enjoyed the luxury of the Hotels service and interior and the staff were friendly.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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5
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5
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3
Review of Hotel Windsor Melbourne (The)

Reviewer score

5
Crispin
Not Provided
24 Nov 2009

Lovely Hotel, staff very good,

Lovely Hotel, staff very good, they upgraded our room,room service was exceptional. Will definitely book in again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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5
Room cleanliness:
5
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5
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5
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