Accor in Melbourne

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

East End 2022 $$$

“Sky-high French elegance”

Central

Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Luxe Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Classic Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand →

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne

Chadstone 2019 $$

“Fashion-forward rooftop retreat”

Quiet

Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Wellness Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand → Social Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand →

The Larwill Studio Melbourne

Parkville 2014 $

“Art-filled creative sanctuary”

Central

Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Local Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand → Social Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand →

The Sebel Melbourne Flinders Lane

CBD 2025 $$

“Laneway heritage hideaway”

Lively

Heritage Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Design Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Local Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand →

Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer

CBD 2021 $$

“Curved tower city base”

Central

Design Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Wellness Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Wellness Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa. The whole shorthand → Social Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand →

Our shorthand

What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.

How well they pull it off

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

Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.

Luxe

The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.

Local

Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.

Social

Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.

Heritage

A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.

Wellness

Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.

Classic

A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.

Resort

A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.

Scene — what’s outside the door

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.