Victoria
The newest staff employed at two Melbourne hotels have four legs
A labrador too social to make it as a guide dog has just taken up permanent residence at Melbourne’s QT Hotel, where he will greet guests.
- Julietta Jameson
- ★★★★½
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In a multicultural patch of Melbourne, new hotel is the ultimate base
Holiday Inn Dandenong, in one of Melbourne’s most culturally diverse suburbs, is a great option for those on their way to Gippsland.
- Julietta Jameson
- ★★★★
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Rescued from decay, motel is now a prime Melbourne beach escape
The Keith accommodates all comers, with a prime location for beach, winery-packed getaways in the Mornington Peninsula.
- Belinda Jackson
The great Melbourne, Sydney hotel boom enters stylish new era
Australia’s two biggest cities are finally addressing a shortage in visitor beds, with serious design credentials to boot.
- Julietta Jameson
The 12 must-dos in Melbourne this summer (and they’re not all at the AO)
Whether you’re in town for the tennis or just looking to make the most of the warmer weather and bumper events calendar, Melbourne has summer down to an art.
- Katherine Scott
- ★★★★½
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Historic former Salvos building in Melbourne now a classy hotel
This is a genuinely smart and superbly situated addition to Melbourne’s five-star hotel stock.
- Anthony Dennis
Good food, beautiful lakes and bush hiking: Nine highlights of Mallacoota
This picturesque seaside village in regional Victoria delights those looking for a stay that combines the bush, water and relaxation.
- Paul Chai
Just 45 minutes from central Melbourne, get a taste of an off-limits country
Afghanistan is on DFAT’s “do not travel” list, but you can still get a delicious taste of this Central Asian country in Melbourne.
- Belinda Jackson
The best Melbourne hotels for a staycation over the holidays
Peeling prawns and watching the cricket is great, but if you’d prefer a poolside cocktail or serene getaway, check in to one of these hotels in Melbourne and beyond.
- Katherine Scott
- ★★★★
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The verdict on Melbourne’s luxe new hotel with knockout dining
The 1980s called, and it wants its Jarrah back. But seriously, those deep, reddish tones are a beautiful base for design firm Kennedy Nolan’s vision.
- Katherine Scott
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