Sky-high luxury eyrie
Express elevators rise straight to the 80th-floor sky lobby, setting up an inverted stay perched high above Melbourne.
“The hotel’s unprecedented vantage point envelops guests in panoramic views of Melbourne and the ocean lapping at Port Phillip Bay.”
What it’s good at
Notable
BAR Studio interiors pair custom Christopher Boots lighting with contemporary First Nations art.
Notable
Diptyque bath products in Calacatta marble bathrooms, alongside dedicated Club Lounge service.
Notable
A heated 64th-floor infinity pool looks out across Port Phillip Bay through double-height glass.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery, AFAR and Tatler.
The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne is a majestic sky-high sanctuary perched 80 stories above the vibrant cityscape.
“Interiors wise, the hotel delivers a visual tour of Melbourne — from the geometric Art Deco patterns and the gilded touches that reference the city’s gold rush, to the collection of First Nations and local art.”
“The Ritz-Carlton elevates Melbourne’s offerings, literally. To find it, head to the Central Business District and look up: The hotel occupies the top 17 floors of an 80-floor high-rise”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Southern Cross Station and Flagstaff Gardens sit just down the street, with Queen Victoria Market a short walk away.
The rooms
Automatic blinds lift to reveal Port Phillip Bay from deep soaking tubs and floor-to-ceiling windows.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa
Six treatment rooms on the 64th floor look out over the skyline, offering botanical bodywork and massage.
The gym
Technogym equipment and a dedicated yoga studio look straight across the city from the 64th floor.
Restaurant
Atria
The dining room on Level 80 serves hyper-local Victorian seafood around a 19-metre carved ash bar.
Spaces imagined by Melbourne-based firm Bar Studio are airy, elegant and punctuated with pieces from First Nations and other local artists...
At the table
Cameo pours rare vintage spirits on Level 80, and the Lobby Lounge serves multi-course afternoon tea.
How it began
Occupying the top seventeen floors of West Side Place, the property opened in 2023 as Australia's tallest hotel.
“The elevator opens on the 80th floor to a marble-clad lobby, flush with natural light pouring through soaring windows, that the ‘wow’ factor hits.”
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How we rate hotels.
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.