The Windsor Melbourne

The Hotel – The historic jewel in Melbourne’s crown

Built-in 1883, The Hotel Windsor retains its heritage charm but, thanks to a few updates, includes all the modern amenities of a five-star hotel. Named in honour of the British Royal Family, The Hotel Windsor has been a much-lauded icon of the Victorian Gold Rush boom — while also winning numerous World Travel Awards and serving an ongoing home-away-from-home to celebrities from around the world, who have included Katharine Hepburn, Sir Anthony Hopkins and Beatle George Harrison.

Even older than The Ritz in Paris, The Savoy in London and the Raffles Hotel in Singapore, many of the hotel’s architectural details, including its Grand Ballroom, have been lovingly preserved and restored over the years to immerse you in historical splendour, with the addition of modern comforts including immaculately designed rooms featuring marble bathrooms and generous furnishings that encourage total relaxation.

Stop by the classic dining room for afternoon tea and enjoy scones, sandwiches and pastries on tiered trays, paired with NV champagne and house-blended teas. Pop into the cosy Cricketers Bar for lunch or dinner inspired by classic English pub fare or order up to your room – room service meals come courtesy of modern Southeast Asian restaurant SUNDA, just a three-minute walk from the hotel. A short wander north also gets you to the happening neighbourhoods of Fitzroy and Collingwood, while the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), locals’ preferred place of worship, is under a 30-minute walk away.

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Prepare for busy days exploring with a daily Windsor set à la carte breakfast featuring locally sourced produce served at One Eleven Spring St Restaurant, featuring fresh juices, pastries and made-to-order eggs, granola and barista coffee.

On one evening of your stay, head to The Cricketers Bar – the hotel’s popular watering hole – boasting a sensational collection of cricketing memorabilia courtesy of the Melbourne Cricket Club — for a complimentary drink per adult. Plus, enjoy having plenty of time to explore this great city’s labyrinth of laneways, coffee houses and distilleries with a guaranteed 12pm late checkout.