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About this property

Established in 1883, this historic hotel combines classic style with modern facilities. Located next to the Princess Theater, The Hotel Windsor offers luxury accommodations in the heart of Melbourne. Guests enjoy free WiFi. Located in Melbourne CBD, The Hotel Windsor Melbourne is only 5 minutes’ walk from the shopping and dining on Collins Street and Bourke Street. It is located next to Parliament Train Station and trams stop in front of the hotel. Each spacious room includes cable TV and high-speed internet access. Luxury bathrobes and a fully stocked mini-bar are also provided. Guests can choose their own pillow from the pillow menu. Room service is available. Breakfast is served in One Eleven - the hotel's restaurant, which is also the home of Afternoon Tea. The Cricketers Bar, a historic pub, serves beers on tap as well as hearty pub meals in an al fresco dining style. The Hotel Windsor is a Melbourne landmark, featuring traditional 19th-century décor and 12-foot-high ceilings. It is located opposite State Parliament House and Treasury Gardens.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the heart of Melbourne, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

    • Private parking available


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 twin bed
1 king bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Robyn
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful old hotel near the garden end of Melbourne CBD. Elegant & stylish. Very comfortable & extremely quiet suite for a special occasion. Good room service.
  • Fiona
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful Historic Hotel. Hotel staff and location are excellent.
  • Alison
    Australia Australia
    The beautiful historical features of the hotel and the location. It was wonderful to stay at a hotel with so much history.
  • Diah
    Indonesia Indonesia
    My husband's friend told us that we should try this heritage beautiful hotel, we like the suite room, reminds me the hotel while we were in paris, we really love the room, my daughters really like the suite room, all good, especially the front...
  • Joan
    Australia Australia
    Room was very spacious, we had a Heritage Room overlooking Parliament House, great location for public transport and restaurants/cafe`, bed was so comfortable, had a great sleep
  • Nick
    Australia Australia
    Plenty of charm and character. Great location and good value.
  • Shelley
    Australia Australia
    The location is fantastic, the hotel was very clean and the breakfast was amazing
  • Veta
    Australia Australia
    Fantastic location, lovely staff, clean, close to where I needed to be
  • Lady
    Australia Australia
    The old world charm of the building and its history. The staff were attentive, room was beautiful. The High Tea was magnificent.
  • Nicole
    Australia Australia
    Excellent old world service. So rare today. All staff were efficient, friendly and professional. Well done Windsor, what a beautiful hotel. Best location in Melbourne. We will be back.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • One Eleven
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • The Cricketers Bar
    • Cuisine
      Australian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of The Hotel Windsor

Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 80 per day.

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Babysitting/Child services

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages Spoken

  • Bengali
  • Mandarin
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Malay
  • Portuguese
  • Filipino
  • Vietnamese
  • Chinese

House rules

The Hotel Windsor takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about $65. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
AUD 35 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 1.3% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card.

Please note that there is a 2.48% charge when you pay with an American Express, Diners Club or JCB credit card.

Please note that there is a 1.76% charge when you pay with a Union Pay credit card.

Please note that this property is strictly nonsmoking. If evidence of smoking is found in the rooms, an additional cleaning fee may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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