The Hotel Windsor
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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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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
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Robyn
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
“Beautiful Historic Hotel. Hotel staff and location are excellent.” - Alison
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
“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
“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
“Plenty of charm and character. Great location and good value.” - Shelley
Australia
“The location is fantastic, the hotel was very clean and the breakfast was amazing” - Veta
Australia
“Fantastic location, lovely staff, clean, close to where I needed to be” - Lady
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
“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
- One Eleven
- CuisineLocal
- Open forBreakfast • High tea
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- The Cricketers Bar
- CuisineAustralian
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceTraditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Amenities of The Hotel Windsor
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/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPrivate 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 facilitiesAdditional 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
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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.






The fine print
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.