Melbourne, AustraliaParkville
The Larwill Studio Melbourne
Expressionist parkside sanctuary
Parkville Melbourne, Australia
Renovated
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Local WellnessOutside the door
The house
AccorExpressionist parkside sanctuary
Original canvases and bold prints bring a creative gallery atmosphere to this calm, parkside address.
“The hotel's cafe and restaurant Smith + Singleton does big breakfasts, plus fresh and satisfying lunches and dinners.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Expressionist art by David Larwill accents bright monochrome interiors and spacious communal lounges.
Listed
In-room yoga mats and Lekker rental bikes for exploring neighboring Royal Parklands.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
the interior design takes its cues from his work as well, brightening its monochrome backgrounds with motifs, forms, and colors from Mr. Larwill’s work.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The entrance opens directly onto Royal Park, and trams connect to the city center in ten minutes.
The rooms
Bright workspaces let in ample daylight and come supplied with sketchbooks and art books for drawing.
The Farmacy Restaurant & Bar
Communal timber tables sit beside tall windows in the dining room, where an open kitchen serves all-day cafe fare.
each of its 96 guestrooms – or workspaces – and communal areas are enlivened by the artist's signature bold, bright vision, with a range of his giclee prints featured throughout the property
How it began
The hotel was created around painter David Larwill, whose 2006 canvas Remember Me anchors the open lobby.
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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.