Hotel Melbourne Australia

It was the gold rush of the 1850's with brought Melbourne to the attention of the Victorian public. Up till then Melbourne had been little more than a settlement and trading post. With the advent of the Australian gold rush, all that was about to change. With the sudden increase in the population, came the advantage of the influx of great wealth. It was at this time of sudden, and unexpected prosperity, that Melbourne acquired most of it's palatial Victorian buildings including Parliament House, Government House, The State Library, The University, The General Post Office, The Treasury Buildings, as well as St Paul's and St Patrick's Cathedrals.

Melbourne took on a grand and civilised demeanour, and acquired the robes of status that adorn it today. The new prosperity naturally brought many banking institutions and big business to Melbourne, and it was in 1861 that the first Stock Exchange in Australia opened in Melbourne, such was its importance and financial power at the time.

By the end of the century Melbourne was in fact the richest city in the world, and the second largest in the British Empire, after London. 'Marvellous Melbourne' was the seat of government in Australia, and a major financial power in the world. Eventually with the banking crash of the 1890's, the move of the seat of political power to the newly designed and constructed capital city of Canberra, and the growth of Sydney to become the largest city in Australia, Melbourne lost its golden glow.

Today the city is bright and shining once more, alive with big business, financial success, and a fervent cultural, sporting and tourist industry. Melbourne has never been more alive than it is today.

Stay in a hotel in Melbourne Australia, and you will experience this dazzling and vibrant city at its best. Melbourne is known to experience very changeable weather, and can have all four seasons in one day's weather. It is a wise precaution to take appropriate clothing for very varied weather.

Summer is experienced from December to February, and it is generally in January that the best weather is experienced. In the winter a light scattering of snow can be expected, and frost is quite common with temperatures dropping down to -2. For visitors from the Northern Hemisphere it is essential to note that the hottest temperatures for Melbourne are during Christmas and New Year time, unlike Europe. This makes it the ideal winter sun get away destination.

Choose a great hotel in Melbourne, Australia, and experience the legendary Australian joie de vivre, and strong work ethics. For business travelers Melbourne is an eye opening experience. Australians like to get things done, as efficiently and quickly as possible, and with a minimum of fuss, so you could find it easier to work in your hotel conference center, meeting room or even bedroom more efficiently than you do in your own office. You will find an excellent fast Wi-Fi Internet service to connect you to your business partners, and everything you need to conduct your business professionally.

In some Melbourne Hotels you will find twenty-four hour conference suites, meeting rooms and round the clock technical support. What could be simpler!

For holiday guests looking to experience the true spirit of Australia, there is nowhere better than Melbourne, with its grand and sophisticated heritage, and its eyes firmly set on the future. There are lots of fantastic hotels in Melbourne to choose from, and here we have chosen the best for you to enjoy the perfect sojourn in a delightfully cultured and charismatic city.

On arrival at Melbourne Airport you may find that your hotel can provide a chauffeur driven limousine service, and will pick you up and whisk you off to your accommodation. Glide through the suburbs to the centre of this lovely city, and you will get a feel for the layout and disposition its historic and friendly streets.

A fantastic choice of rooms is available to you from single, double, deluxe double, twin, and family room to junior suite, superior suite, deluxe suite, presidential suite, and penthouse suite. At the top end of the luxury scale you can expect to find that your suite has stunning views of the city skyline, surround sound, LCD TV’s and even a butler to take care of your needs during your stay.

For the more modest budget, you can expect a delightful room, with air conditioning, lovely decoration and furnishings, plus the aid of a twenty-four hour concierge to take care of your requirements. During your stay you can prevail upon your concierge to help you plan trips, find restaurants, cinema and theatre tickets, or even arrange child-minding services.

After a day of sightseeing or business meetings, what better way to relax than in your hotel restaurant or bar. You will find a fantastic selection of dishes from the traditional Australian favourites of fresh seafood, to more exotic dishes from China, Japan, Mexico, Thailand, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, and America. Compliment you meal with a fine wine from Australia, or another new or old world wine. Your hotel sommelier will be delighted to help you choose the perfect wine to accompany any dish on the menu.

Take advantage of the facilities in your chosen Melbourne hotel. Enjoy the swimming pool, spa, beauty salon, and gym. There may be other delights waiting for you such as yoga classes, holistic therapies, and outdoor sports. Try something new, or just relax and enjoy the view.

Whatever type of stay you are looking for in a hotel in Melbourne, Australia, you will find it a delightful place to be. Travel to the cultural capital of Australia, and experience the real Aussie dream.