Hotels

Near shops and restaurants on the buzzy Southbank Promenade along the Yarra River, this luxe hotel is 13 minutes' walk from Crown Casino and a 2-minute walk from Flinders Street train station. Refined rooms with handmade furniture feature smart TVs, minibars and free Wi-Fi. Room service is available 24/7. There's a posh buffet restaurant with river views, and a chic lounge bar, plus a sleek spa, an indoor pool and a gym.

Set in a brightly painted, contemporary building, this laid-back hotel is the perfect spot to wake up and take a short walk along the river to tennis. Unfussy rooms come with kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi access, as well as tea and coffee-making facilities.