Richmond Melbourne, Australia
Renovated
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
HiltonMaximalist seamstress atelier
The hotel channels Richmond's rag-trade heritage into theatrical maximalism, layering rich textiles and bold art behind restored Federation facades.
What it’s good at
Notable
Textile-rich maximalist rooms with stitched leather bedheads, herringbone nightstands, and custom murals.
Notable
Restored Federation terrace facades preserve the 19th-century workshop site of costumier Mary Parker.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Bridge Road's boutiques and cafés flank the entrance, while trams stop outside for a quick ride to the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The rooms
Stitched leather bedheads and fabric-panelled walls anchor the bedrooms, with three heritage spaces tucked inside the original terrace.
Restaurant
Ms Parker
An 18-meter illustrated mural stretches across the dining room, where curved booths and brass tables host all-day dining.
At the table
Upstairs on level two, Threads Rooftop Bar pours cocktails across an open-air terrace overlooking the Richmond streetscape.
How it began
The site was once the 19th-century home and workshop of Mary Parker, a celebrated local theatre costumier.
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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.