CBD Melbourne, Australia
Opened
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
HyattLaneway design outpost
Sliding wooden doors open into a welcoming lobby adorned with Damian Cazaly street art and tactile custom wool rugs.
What it’s good at
Notable
Hecker Guthrie interiors feature stack-bond blonde brickwork, steel frames, custom terrazzo tiling, and bouclé furnishings.
Notable
A dedicated fifth-floor wellness level houses a heated 25-metre indoor lap pool and Peloton-equipped gym.
Listed
Laneway sliding doors open to Damian Cazaly street murals, local Cottle Coffee, and Victorian wines.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The guest rooms pair warm wood with minimalist furnishings and details from the local scene.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on Downie Street in the western CBD, the hotel sits steps from Flinders Lane dining and Southern Cross Station.
The rooms
Warm timber joinery, bouclé upholstery, and floor-to-ceiling windows create calm spaces overlooking the city and Yarra River.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 25-metre heated indoor lap pool sits on the fifth floor, lined with dark brick pillars and loungers.
The gym
The 24-hour fitness centre adjoins the pool level with cardio equipment, free weights, and Peloton stationary bikes.
Langlands Restaurant & Bar
The 25th-floor dining room serves hibachi-grilled Victorian produce against expansive views reaching toward Port Phillip Bay.
At the table
At the laneway entrance, Allie Lane pours South Melbourne Cottle Coffee alongside pastries and Australian pantry staples.
How it began
The tower architecture and custom brass sculptures subtly reference Melbourne's 1850s gold rush and historic wool industry.
Good to know
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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.