The Hotel Windsor - Melbourne
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5-star historic hotel established in 1883, located opposite Parliament House in Melbourne's theatre district
Dining and Traditions
The Hotel Windsor Melbourne is home to Australia's longest-running Afternoon Tea tradition, served in the historic One Eleven restaurant. Breakfast is also served in One Eleven, while The Cricketers Bar offers beers on tap and hearty pub meals in an al fresco setting. Guests can also order wine or champagne from the bar or choose room service from a menu that includes the hotel's restaurant options.
Rooms and Comfort
Each spacious room at Windsor Melbourne includes cable TV, high-speed internet access, and luxury bathrobes, plus a fully stocked minibar. Guests can select their own pillow from the pillow menu, and room service is available. The rooms feature traditional 19th-century décor with 3.7 m-high ceilings and classic furnishings.
Location and Surroundings
The Hotel Windsor is located next to the Princess Theatre and opposite State Parliament House and Treasury Gardens, placing guests in the theatre district. Collins Street and Bourke Street shopping and dining are a 5-minute walk away, and Parliament Train Station is adjacent. Trams stop directly in front of the hotel, providing easy access to the rest of Melbourne CBD.
Services and Parking
The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, luggage storage, and daily housekeeping, along with dry cleaning, ironing, and laundry. Car hire and valet parking are available, as is a parking garage. The property has CCTV in common areas and outside, security alarms, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and key card access for safety.
Events and Extra Services
The Hotel Windsor offers function rooms that can accommodate up to 300 guests, along with meeting and banquet facilities and business services like fax and photocopying. Babysitting and child services are available for families. The hotel provides a coffee house on site, non-smoking rooms throughout, and facilities for guests with limited mobility, plus a lift and family rooms.
- History: Established in 1883, pre-dating major luxury hotels worldwide
- Tradition: Home to Australia's longest-running Afternoon Tea service
- Dining: Breakfast in One Eleven restaurant, drinks at The Cricketers Bar
- Rooms: Spacious rooms with 3.7 m-high ceilings and pillow menu
- Location: Adjacent to Princess Theatre and opposite Parliament House
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds1 King-size bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed2 Single beds
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Flat-screen TV
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Room view
- Without view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Hotel Windsor
| 💵 Lowest room price | 120 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.1 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 15.9 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Essendon Fields, MEB |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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