Spring Street survivor
Twin cupola towers and grand Victorian staircases anchor this 1883 landmark directly across from Parliament House on Spring Street.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Charles Webb designed this 1883 Victorian landmark where delegates drafted Australia's 1898 federal constitution.
Remarkable
Traditional silver-stand afternoon tea served in One Eleven marks a continuous Melbourne ritual running since 1883.
Listed
Victorian rooms feature twelve-foot ceilings, customizable pillow menus, and traditional marble bathrooms overlooking Spring Street.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in the East End on Bourke Hill, the hotel puts the Princess Theatre, Treasury Gardens, and historic laneways within footsteps.
The rooms
Twelve-foot ceilings and classic period furnishings frame the spaces, paired with traditional marble bathrooms and customizable pillow menus.
Restaurant
One Eleven
Noritake china and tiered stands accompany traditional afternoon tea, served beneath brass chandeliers and polished timber pillars.
The Cricketers Bar
Craft pints and pub classics are served at the timber bar, surrounded by memorabilia from the Melbourne Cricket Club.
How it began
In 1886, owner James Munro burned the hotel's liquor license to run a temperance coffee palace before delegates drafted Australia's constitution here.
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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.