The Hotel Windsor

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

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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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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

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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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
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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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Guests who stayed here loved

Jen
Australia Australia
“The grandeur of a place from a time before. The staircase is superb, the rooms very comfortable and the breakfast was delicious!”
Tle
Australia Australia
“The Windsor is a beautiful historic building in a fantastic location in Melbourne. The room was large and comfortable and the included breakfast was a good amount of food and was an la carte (not a buffet) and included juice, a pastry and a hot...”
Sharyn
Australia Australia
“Absolutely fabulous. Great staff and beautiful rooms”
Swanson
United States United States
“Historic hotel right in downtown Melbourne and a reasonable price. Used room service here and it was also reasonably priced and very good.”
Rod
Australia Australia
“third stay in 3 weeks (staying again tonight and tomorrow night !) Great location, friendly staff, quiet stay, clean, comfortable.”
Luke
Australia Australia
“The room was spacious, comfortable, and the decor was really charming. What you get at The Hotel Windsor is an experience. It's a portal back in time, and getting to stay in a piece of history like this is truly an unforgettable experience.”
Graham
Australia Australia
“Liked everything from welcome as soon as we walked into the lobby, the room, the location and the whole relaxed 'old fashioned' ambience.”
Cheryl
Australia Australia
“Beautiful grand and historic old hotel in excellent location. Gracious, smiling staff. Spacious suite (we stayed in the 80sqm Windsor Suite. Lovely oval-shaped sitting room overlooking Parliament House. Comfortable beds & pillows. Good-sized...”
Crankydoc
Australia Australia
“Excellent location for my purposes. Lovely room. Comfortable bed. Taking breakfast in the dining room was a real treat with full service. The architecture is beautiful olde world style which I enjoyed seeing.”
Phí
Vietnam Vietnam
“The staff were cheeful and friendly. The breakfast was delicious.”

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

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 $64. 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.