The Hotel Windsor has been a downtown Melbourne icon since 1883 and counts Muhammad Ali and Meryl Streep among its notable guests. As Australia’s only surviving Victorian grand hotel, it boasts five stars and brings together luxury accommodation, classic style and modern comforts. All elegantly-furnished rooms with high ceilings and air-conditioning boast marble en suite bathroom, plush bathrobes, hairdryer, flat-screen television, Wi-Fi, minibar, pillow menu and tea and coffee-making facilities. Upgrade rooms and suites are available. The Hotel Windsor features event space, a business center, elevators and a gym. Guests can enjoy valet parking plus concierge and room service. Breakfast, traditional afternoon tea and modern Australian cuisine are served at 111 Spring Street Restaurant. There’s also a bar. Set within the central business district, the hotel is surrounded by shopping and dining options. Melbourne Airport is about 30 minutes’ drive away while Melbourne Cricket Ground is about one mile away. This accommodation is also known as Hotel Windsor Melbourne, Windsor Melbourne, Hotel Windsor, and Windsor Hotel Melbourne.
Guests overwhelmingly liked the location of this hotel, which faced Parliament House on the fringes of Melbourne's central business district. It was reportedly easy to access public transport links nearby. Collins Street commercial quarter and the dining hotspot of Bourke Street were just a short walk away.
Plenty of visitors found the customer service was friendly and courteous. For most staff it seemed nothing was too much trouble. Many reviewers liked the way the service evoked a bygone era with old-fashioned details like smartly-dressed doormen. Diners were largely upbeat about the restaurant with particular praise for the a la carte breakfast and afternoon high tea with pastries, scones and dainty sandwiches.
This hotel's illustrious past as an icon of Victorian Australia was a source of interest for many guests who felt it retained much of its old world charm and character to this day.
Critics thought the hotel would benefit from an update in certain areas. Some public areas looked in need of a revamp, according to a few reviewers. Others said their rooms contained dated or tired-looking furnishings including worn upholstery. Several visitors disliked the bathrooms, claiming they were outdated and featured showers with erratic water pressure and temperature. However, a significant phased refurbishment was scheduled to end in 2018.
Light sleepers staying in parts of the hotel which contained floorboards sometimes reported being able to hear guests pacing about in the rooms above.
With claims of some rooms being too small and minor cleanliness issues, critics often questioned whether their stay represented good value for money compared to other upscale hotels they had experienced.
No, The Hotel Windsor doesn’t offer pool areas.
No, The Hotel Windsor doesn’t allow pets.
Yes, The Hotel Windsor provides Parking, Accessible parking for guests.
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The Hotel Windsor is located in 111 Spring Street, 3000, Melbourne, Australia.
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