Nightcap at Manhattan Hotel  

In Ringwood on Melbourne’s eastern fringe, this hotel sits steps from Eastland and Westfield Knox and a short drive from Dandenong Ranges National Park. You’re also close to Knox Private Hospital, Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, Monash University, the Puffing Billy steam train and Chadstone Shopping Centre.

About a dozen newly refurbished rooms keep things modern and unfussy. Rooms include air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, minibar, fridge, desk, tea/coffee maker and rainfall showers, with daily housekeeping for a tidy stay.

Free unlimited 24‑hour Wi‑Fi and free self parking on site. Social spots include an on-site bar, bottle shop and beer garden, plus an all-you-can-eat smorgasbord for big appetites. Extras: ATM and designated smoking areas.

Two meeting rooms/banquet hall available for events. Fast, free Wi‑Fi keeps work moving.

An on-site restaurant offers international dishes with local touches and a regular all-you-can-eat buffet. Wind down at the bar/lounge or lager bar and grab essentials at the bottle shop.