The Hotel Windsor

In Melbourne’s Paris End on Spring Street, a historic grand-hotel setting with Parliament Train Station beneath and tram stops at the doorstep. Walk to Collins Street boutiques, Bourke Street Mall, Princess Theatre, the National Gallery of Victoria, SEA LIFE and the MCG. Address: 111 Spring Street, Melbourne VIC.

A striking Victorian-era property dating to 1883 that blends historic charm with modern facilities. About 180 air-conditioned rooms feature minibars, fridges, tea/coffee stations, TVs, private bathrooms with hairdryers and bathrobes. Rooms are warmly decorated and amenities vary by room category. The hotel is best known for its classic Afternoon Tea.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet across the property. Fitness center, massage room and on-site doctor. Bar, restaurant, coffee shop/bakery and in-room dining (from 4pm). Concierge, tour desk and car-rental assistance, laundry/dry-cleaning and safe-deposit boxes. Parking, some services and babysitting available for an extra charge. Elevator and wheelchair access.

A business center plus conference and event space (about 5,770 sq ft) with six meeting rooms for conferences, weddings and gala dinners. Complimentary wired and wireless internet and express check-in.

Historic tea lounge and a main restaurant serving cooked-to-order breakfasts (daily 7:00–10:00, fee applies) and celebrated Afternoon Tea. On-site bakery offers canelés, sandwiches, coffee, matcha and fresh bread. Modern pub fare is served at the Cricketers Bar with outdoor seating, and room service is available in the evenings.