Place Parliament Gardens
Heritage-meets-modern luxury boutique hotel. The feel is warm and club-like rather than grand or impersonal — art-forward, service-led, with the quiet confidence of a property that knows its location is genuinely excellent. Sits on the quieter edge of the CBD, opposite Parliament Gardens.
Book direct — you get a complimentary welcome drink and access to the best rates without OTA fees.
Why It Matters
Lanson Place's debut on Australian soil, built inside a protected 1901 heritage building after an $80M renovation. The art program alone — 450+ works, 325 of them commissioned — is serious. Add a 20-metre heated indoor pool, rooms with floor-to-ceiling views of the MCG, St Patrick's Cathedral and Parliament House, and a 3-minute walk to Parliament Station, and it punches hard in Melbourne's luxury hotel market.
Lanson Place Parliament Gardens is the brand's first Australian property, opened September 2024 after an $80 million conversion of the heritage-listed 1901 Salvation Army Printing Works. The original red-brick facade and grand arched windows anchor the building's identity, while a new contemporary tower rises above. Inside, 450+ commissioned artworks fill the corridors and rooms — including a 40-metre lobby ceiling installation that echoes both falling paper and the bark of a native melaleuca paperbark tree. With 137 rooms ranging from compact hotel rooms to full-floor penthouses, it plays equally well for a two-night city escape and an extended corporate stay.
Where You'll Stay
11 room types available
1-Bedroom Apartment
A full separation of bedroom and living space at 40-50 sqm with city views. These tower apartments are the sweet spot for extended stays — proper living room, kitchen, and all the comfort you'd need without the Heritage-wing premium.
King · 45 sqm
Executive 2-Bedroom Penthouse
A full 100 sqm penthouse with panoramic park and city views. Private terrace, two bedrooms, and the kind of unobstructed Melbourne skyline sightlines that make the premium price feel justified. Also bookable as an event/private dining space — the hotel markets it for above-the-skyline entertaining.
King · 100 sqm
Heritage 1-Bedroom Loft
The most characterful option in the building. These 40-50 sqm lofts sit inside the original 1901 Salvation Army Printing Works wing — you get the restored arched windows, higher ceilings and industrial proportions that give this property its whole story. City views. Reviewers consistently single these out as the best rooms in the house.
King · 45 sqm
Heritage 2-Bedroom Apartment – King/King
A generous 82-87 sqm two-bedroom configuration in the heritage wing with park and city views. Two king bedrooms give couples or small families proper privacy. The heritage architecture makes the living spaces feel genuinely grand.
King/King · 84 sqm
Heritage 2-Bedroom Apartment – King/Twin
Same 82-87 sqm heritage-wing layout as the King/King, but with one king and one twin bedroom — better suited to families or mixed-group travel. Park and city views throughout.
King/Twin · 84 sqm
Hotel Room – King
The entry-level rooms at 28-32 sqm with city views. Compact by Melbourne luxury standards, but well fitted-out with soundproofed windows, flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, tea and coffee facilities, walk-in shower, and separate toilet. Good for a solo traveller or couple on a shorter stay.
King · 30 sqm
Hotel Room – Twin
Same 28-32 sqm footprint as the King, configured with two single beds and a city view. Rare in a boutique property of this calibre — useful for colleagues sharing or families with older kids.
Twin · 30 sqm
Premium 1-Bedroom Apartment
40-50 sqm apartments with the best of both worlds: dual park and city views. These are the go-to upgrade for leisure guests who want to wake up looking at Parliament Gardens on one side and the city skyline on the other.
King · 45 sqmPremium 2-Bedroom Penthouse
The biggest space in the house at 150 sqm. Panoramic park and city views, two full bedrooms, and a layout designed for both extended living and private entertaining. The hotel also uses this penthouse as a premium private event venue.
King · 150 sqmStudio – Double Queen
33 sqm studio with two queen beds and a park view. The park-facing aspect makes this a pleasant choice for two guests who want separate beds.
Double Queen · 33 sqmStudio – King
At 33 sqm, these studios add a kitchenette with electric kettle, fridge and glassware — useful for longer stays. Views are either park-facing or city-facing. A step up from the hotel rooms without jumping to a full one-bedroom layout.
King · 33 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
After breakfast service ends each day, the Albert Lounge on Level 1 operates as a guest co-working space. Useful for extended-stay guests or those with flexible checkout arrangements.
Over 450 artworks are displayed throughout public areas and guest rooms, including 325 commissioned pieces inspired by the building's printing press history. The lobby features a 40-metre-long ceiling installation mimicking falling paper and the bark of a native melaleuca paperbark tree. Guests can experience the full collection simply by moving through the hotel.
Regular live jazz events hosted at Chronicle 502 Bar & Dining. The hotel actively promotes this as a recurring programme — a nice reason to base a dinner around a night in rather than heading out.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Accessible rooms and facilities available. Property advises contacting them directly for specific accessibility requirements.
Level 1 lounge doubles as a co-working space for guests after breakfast service ends (after 11am weekdays, after noon weekends).
Dedicated meeting/boardroom with latest AV technology. Available for private meetings, events and corporate bookings.
Extensive pillow menu available for guests with preferences.
Kitchenettes (electric kettle, fridge, glassware) available from Studio level upward. Full kitchens in 1-bedroom apartments and above.
Lanson Place Parliament Gardens participates in the GHA Discovery loyalty programme.
The hotel's own direct loyalty programme offering member rates and benefits when booking direct.
In-room laundry noted by multiple guests as a practical plus for extended stays.
Wilson Parking at 90 Victoria Parade is less than a 1-minute walk from the hotel. Can be pre-booked online for cheaper rates.
Level 1, open 6am–10pm daily. Guest-only.
Ground floor, open 24 hours. Equipped with treadmills, exercise bikes, elliptical trainers, weight machines, free weights and yoga mats. Floor-to-ceiling windows, padded floor.
Hot tub adjoining the main pool on Level 1.
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