One of eight vibes
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
1 hotel
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
The Prince Hotel
Live gigs at the Prince Bandroom, alongside drinks at the corner public bar.
5 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Hyde Melbourne Place
Rooftop cocktails overlooking the skyline, and subterranean late-night drinks with resident DJ sets.
Le Méridien Melbourne
Rooftop cocktail bar Le Splash and subterranean dining lounge Dolly host pre-theatre crowds.
QT Melbourne
An open-air rooftop bar and a late-night laneway bar serving bao until two.
The StandardX Melbourne
Four public venues host vinyl listening sessions, cocktail nights, and rooftop drinks.
W Melbourne
Subterranean cocktail bar Curious hosts guest bartenders and rotating DJ sessions.
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.
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.
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.