W Melbourne
CBD, Flinders Lane; Melbourne, Australia
W Melbourne takes the city’s laneway culture as the starting point for a bold contemporary stay. On Flinders Lane, rooms and suites use expressive design references that connect the accommodation with Melbourne’s creative history. The hotel’s food and drink programme is a major part of the experience: Lollo supplies all-day dining, Warabi offers a Japanese omakase setting, and Curious creates a hidden-feeling cocktail bar with an active music programme. On the fourteenth floor, WET combines swimming with skyline views, while the FIT gym supports a more energetic routine. This is particularly appealing to travellers who want the hotel to participate in the city’s nightlife and restaurant scene. The atmosphere is deliberately social, although larger suites provide more room for a private retreat. Its strongest quality is the way design, music and dining reinforce one another, making a return to the hotel feel like another part of exploring Melbourne rather than the end of the day.