Melbourne: Grand Hotel Melbourne (4 Star Self Catering)

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Address: 33 spencer st , Melbourne 3000, Australia
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Lonely Planet review

The sheer scale of the Grand Hotel is awe-inspiring. A beacon of Melbourne's 19th-century architecture, this imposing Italianate building once housed the Victorian Railways administration. Wedged proudly in central Melbourne's most dynamic corner, it now lures visitors with its grace, ornate grandeur and old-world charisma.

Rooms have two major assets: a mezzanine-style with bedrooms upstairs, and floor-to-ceiling windows which admit a flood of natural light and unfurl wonderful city views. All rooms are suites (self-catering) and they vary a bit in size and layout. Try the Spencer St side of the building for one-bed suites; No 542 is a particularly good two-bed suite. Those looking for a studio room should head to the 6th floor where rooms have little balconies overlooking the city, allowing discreet people-watching. Those with a romantic twinkle in their eye should consider the Forever After package, which includes breakfast, sparkling wine, red roses and chocolates, and, importantly, late check-out.