Geometric skyline eyrie
Elevators rise to a seventh-floor reception hub where collaborative lounge spaces look across the skyline to the Yarra River.
What it’s good at
Listed
Clean-lined layouts balance warm timber, natural stone tiling, and brass accents framing expansive city skyline views.
Listed
A heated outdoor infinity-edge pool spans the seventh-floor terrace alongside a round-the-clock fitness studio.
Listed
Level 7 gathers the AC Lounge co-working space, Bar Triana, and an alfresco poolside terrace.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on Normanby Road in Southbank, the hotel sits within walking distance of the exhibition centre and South Melbourne Market.
The rooms
Uncluttered layouts feature sleek integrated desks, open closets, and slate-toned stone bathrooms framing expansive vistas across the city.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated infinity waters stretch along the seventh-floor terrace, accompanied by a 24-hour gym looking straight out across Southbank.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Sorolla
Spanish tapas and regional mains come from an open kitchen, served beside floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city.
Bar de Buceo
This alfresco poolside lounge sits under a glass canopy, serving cocktails and casual bites across high-top terrace tables.
At the table
Bar Triana pours signature gin tonics and stocks dozens of boutique bottles along an illuminated back-bar.
How it began
Designed by DKO Architecture within a geometric tower, the 2022 opening marked the Australian debut of the Spanish-rooted brand.
Good to know
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.