Melbourne, Australia East Melbourne
Lanson Place Parliament Gardens, Melbourne
Heritage printworks lodgings
Heritage printworks lodgings
A converted 1901 printing factory gives way to residential lodgings, filled with hundreds of works by Melbourne artists.
“The hotel occupies the beautifully restored 1901 Salvation Army Printing Works, with the original brick façade now integrated effortlessly with the new tower.”
What it’s good at
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Tatler.
The original brick facade and arched windows define the ground floor. The new tower above contains contemporary rooms and apartments finished in blonde oak, soft grays, and oversized windows
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Parliament Gardens and St Patrick's Cathedral sit across the street, with the Princess Theatre a short stroll away.
The rooms
Blonde oak interiors look out through oversized windows, and top-floor penthouses add private wraparound terraces over the gardens.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A 20-metre heated indoor lap pool adjoins a hot whirlpool. Next door, the 24-hour gym has floor-to-ceiling windows.
Restaurant
Chronicle 502 Bar & Dining
Named after the site's printworks past, the ground-floor restaurant serves modern Australian cooking and pours St. Ali coffee.
How it began
The red-brick facade once housed the Salvation Army Printing Works, which printed periodicals here starting in 1901.
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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.