The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne

Relaxed quarters in a modern hotel featuring a polished Italian steakhouse, a casual bar & a gym. Set in the CBD, this upscale hotel is 3 minutes' walk from the closest train station, a 10-minute walk from Queen Victoria Market and 2 km from panoramic city views at Eureka Skydeck. The relaxed rooms offer flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, plus sitting areas and en suite, shower-only bathrooms. Some upgraded rooms sleep 3. Suites add baths and living rooms. Room service is available. There's a refined Italian steakhouse, an airy Asian-fusion cafe and a laid-back bar. Other amenities include a gym, 3 meeting rooms and a business center. Parking and breakfast are available for a fee.

Refined lodging featuring airy rooms & suites with free Wi-Fi, plus a restaurant & a fitness room. Set in a heritage building in the centre of Melbourne, this refined hotel is a 10-minute walk from the Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex, 3 km from the National Gallery of Victoria and 5 km from the Melbourne Zoo. The bright rooms and suites offer desks, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and iPod docks, as well as minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Suites add sitting areas. Amenities include a fitness room, a restaurant, a bar and valet parking (surcharge).

Bright and spacious Japanese restaurant with an open kitchen and a sprawling maze of eating areas.

Classy rooftop terrace bar with Parliament House views, serving cocktails, wine and gourmet snacks.

Specialty wines & creative bar bites in a chic space with floor-to-ceiling windows & a patio.

Unpretentious hotel offering bright rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi and wet bars. Set in Chinatown, this straightforward hotel is a 3-minute walk from the Spring St/Bourke St tram stop and 2 km from Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium. The bright rooms provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, seating areas and desks, as well as wet bars with minifridges and microwaves. There's a business centre and a 24-hour reception. Parking and breakfast are available for an additional fee.

Hip coffee shop with vintage interior design, offering a menu of breakfasts & cafe fare.

Spanish tapas plates, sangria and wines served in a bustling bar with a trendy urban vibe.

Minimalist rooms & suites in a cosmopolitan boutique hotel featuring breakfast & a rooftop terrace. Set in the Central Business District, this cosmopolitan boutique hotel is a 3-minute walk from Parliament train station, 10 minutes' walk from Fitzroy Gardens and 2 km from the National Gallery of Victoria. Featuring custom artwork, the chic, minimalist rooms provide Wi-Fi and smart TVs, plus minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. The 1- and 2-bedroom suites add living rooms, terraces and/or city views. Room service is available. A rooftop terrace features views of the city. There's also a 24/7 gym and a sleek lobby bar. Breakfast is available.

Contemporary serviced apartments featuring kitchens, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Set in the Central Business District, these chic serviced apartments are a 6-minute from Federation Square and a 10-minute walk from the National Gallery of Victoria. The contemporary studio apartments feature kitchens and desks, plus free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and DVD players. The 1- and 2-bedroom apartments add separate living spaces. There are guest laundry facilities.