Retrofuturistic disco showpiece
A six-tonne concrete desk and a central neon fireplace set a playful seventies rock-and-roll mood beneath vibrant pop art.
“Another stylish option is the Ovolo South Yarra, which has a spacious, quiet basement lounge that’s ideal for quality time with your spreadsheets.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Seventies retro-glam interiors feature crushed velvet, chrome accents, and pop art beside a monolithic concrete desk.
Listed
The subterranean Backroom cocktail lounge and ground-floor Lona Misa bar offer retro spaces for evening drinks.
Listed
Celebrated Melbourne chefs collaborate on Latin-inspired, plant-based menus steps from South Yarra boutiques and cafes.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR and Tatler.
The Ovolo hotels are nothing if not eye-catching, perhaps none more so than Ovolo South Yarra, a Seventies-influenced rock-and-roll hotel…
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The front doors open directly onto Toorak Road, placing South Yarra shopping, lively cafes, and Chapel Street nightlife within immediate reach.
The rooms
Compact layouts pair geometric prints with plush velvet, while top-floor Rockstar Suites feature record players and curated vinyl collections.
The gym
- Gym
- 24-hour on-site fitness room.
At the table
Lona Misa serves Latin American plant-based dishes from a Josper grill, surrounded by velvet booths and graffiti-tagged portraits.
Designed by interior designer Luchetti Krelle, the hotel’s retro-plush interiors feature accents of chrome and crushed velvet, and bold pop art pieces.
How it began
Designer Luchetti Krelle injected disco-era glam into the concrete structure, filling communal areas with Australian pop and street art.
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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.