Grand Hotel Melbourne, Melbourne

Grand Hotel Melbourne - A heritage-listed CBD hotel with loft-style apartments, indoor heated pool, and Victorian architecture

Located on Collins Street in Melbourne's CBD, this 4-star hotel occupies a meticulously restored 1890s heritage building that originally housed the Victoria Railway Administration Offices. Grand Hotel Melbourne offers 75 boutique loft-style apartments with individual balconies featuring city views, Nespresso machines, flat-screen TVs, and dedicated workspaces with writing desks. Guest facilities include an indoor heated pool with retractable glass ceiling, 6-person spa, dry sauna, fitness center with treadmills and weights, and The Hidden Garden courtyard. The property provides free Wi-Fi throughout, concierge service, valet parking, and babysitting upon request. Southern Cross Station and Marvel Stadium are within a 5-minute walk, while the Skybus airport transfer stop is 1804.5 ft away. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Grand Hotel Melbourne.

Pros

Heritage building with original Victorian architecture and restored central staircase

Indoor heated pool with retractable glass ceiling open from 6am to 10pm

Multiple apartment configurations accommodating up to five guests with full kitchen facilities

Central location within walking distance to Southern Cross Station and major attractions

Comprehensive fitness center with sauna and spa facilities

Cons

Some rooms feature original slower heritage lifts rather than modern elevators

No on-site dry cleaning service available, only valet service at additional charge