NOVOTEL MELBOURNE ON COLLINS, Melbourne

The hotel offers 380 rooms that overlook the glass atrium or Collins Street below. Each room includes a 40-inch LCD TV, iPod/iPad docking station, and a large work desk. Room types range from Standard Queen to Deluxe with Two Double Beds and Junior Suites, accommodating both families and business travelers.

Lane Cafe & Bar serves breakfast, café-style lunch, and à la carte dinner using regional Australian produce. The bar offers local wines, signature cocktails, and espresso coffee in a setting that earned industry recognition. In-room dining is available with options like fresh fruit plates and kids' meals.

The hotel sits on Collins Street, 300 metres from Bourke Street Mall and within walking distance of the theatre district including Her Majesty's and Princess theatres. Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and Rod Laver Arena are a 6- to 7-minute drive away. High-end shopping at St Collins Lane and the National Gallery of Victoria are also within 15 minutes on foot.

Nine refurbished conference and event spaces accommodate up to 400 guests, with a pillarless ballroom featuring floor-to-ceiling windows for natural light. In-house sales and catering teams provide personalized event planning for meetings and banquets. A fully equipped business centre and fax/photocopying services support corporate needs.

The indoor heated pool is open year-round, with a spa and pool towels available for families. Rooms with interconnecting doors and twin queen beds cater to groups with children. Wheelchair-accessible rooms include lower bathroom sinks, raised toilets, and grab rails, and the hotel has lifts, CCTV, and key card access throughout.

Rooms: 380 rooms overlooking Collins Street or glass atrium

Dining: Lane Cafe & Bar with regional Australian produce

Location: 300 m from Bourke Street Mall, near MCG

Business: 9 refurbished event spaces, pillarless ballroom

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms with grab rails

Family: Connecting rooms, indoor heated pool, kids' meals