Craft taproom lodgings
Guests check in right at the buzzing ground-floor bar, where locals congregate beneath arched windows for pints of craft beer.
“South Melbourne’s old Cricket Club has been transformed into a boutique hotel by hospitality entrepreneur George Bagios and architecture studio, Hassell.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Contemporary timber millwork, copper fixtures, and exposed brick behind a preserved Victorian building facade.
Notable
A preserved 1870 Victorian Cricket Club Hotel facade anchors modern guest lodgings on Clarendon Street.
Listed
An eighteen-tap craft beer bar and timber rooftop terrace welcome locals for casual drinks.
What they say
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The non-touristy South Melbourne location—about 10 minutes from the city center—makes Coppersmith feel like a well-maintained locals-only secret.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Clarendon Street cafes and boutiques sit outside, with Albert Park Lake and the South Melbourne Market an easy walk away.
The rooms
Muted fawn palettes, dark wood accents, and walk-in showers create quiet sanctuaries above the bustling Clarendon Street scene.
At the table
Modern bistro fare is served at marble-topped tables downstairs, and the timber roof deck pours cocktails with skyline views.
How it began
Originally licensed in 1870 as the Cricket Club Hotel, the property honors Ebenezer Thomson, a local nineteenth-century coppersmith and mayor.
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How we rate hotels.
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.