Le Méridien Melbourne
Theatrical Art Deco meets mid-century glamour. Think fluted chrome, mulberry banquettes, terrazzo, and an underground dinner-club energy beneath a selfie-worthy rooftop pool. The whole property leans into the site's cinematic and theatrical history.
Request a Parliament view room — the views over the Victorian Parliament building are the best the hotel offers
Why It Matters
First Le Méridien in Australia, occupying the site of the iconic MGM cinema. The rooftop pool overlooking Parliament House has become a Melbourne icon in its own right. Dolly's Michelin-trained executive chef (Bordeaux-born Hervé Borghini) anchors a serious food program, and the brand's 'Unlock Art' program gives guests complimentary gallery access city-wide.
A 5-star hotel in Melbourne's CBD that kept the original Art Deco façade of the historic MGM cinema building and added 12 floors of mid-century modernist rooms behind it. The 12-story property by Melbourne architecture practice Peddle Thorp houses 235 rooms and 14 suites with custom joinery, marble bathrooms, and Malin+Goetz amenities. The rooftop pool deck — 18 metres long, heated to 28°C year-round — directly faces Parliament House and has quickly become one of the most photographed hotel pools in Australia. Downstairs, the underground restaurant Dolly turns dinner into a night out.
Where You'll Stay
11 room types available
Classic King (City View)
Step up from Heritage with actual city views. Mid-century furnishings, custom joinery, marble bathroom with walk-in shower. Sizes start around 28 sqm.
King · 28 sqm
Heritage King Room
Entry-level king rooms with mid-century design touches, marble bathrooms, and the signature Le Méridien Bed. These face inward — good for quiet, but no view to speak of.
King
Heritage Twin Room
Two-bed configuration in the same entry tier. Good for colleagues or friends. Same inward-facing position as the Heritage King.
Twin
Lumiere Suite (City View)
A one-bedroom suite with a separate living area and a full kitchen. City views, plenty of room to spread out. Good for longer stays or those who want a proper living space rather than just a bedroom.
King
Palace Suite
The top-floor flagship. Two bedrooms, a separate living and dining area, a full kitchenette, and views over both Parliament House and the city. Regularly booked by visiting dignitaries, touring musicians, and sports stars. There is exactly one of these.
King · 60 sqm
Parliament Suite (Parliament View)
One-bedroom suite with Parliament House views and a kitchenette. A good middle ground before the Palace Suite. The views here are special, especially in the evening when Parliament is lit up.
King
Premium Double (Parliament View)
Two double beds facing Parliament House. The Parliament view makes a big difference here — worth the upgrade if you are travelling with family and want the best outlook.
Double/Twin
Premium King (Parliament View)
The pick of the standard rooms. Front-row views over Parliament House and Spring Street — stunning at night. Same marble bathroom and Malin+Goetz amenities, but the outlook is in another league.
KingSignature King (City View)
The mid-tier king option. Same city outlook, signature Le Méridien Bed, gleaming marble bathroom. For those who want a notch above Superior without going full Parliament view.
KingSuperior Double (City View)
Two double beds with city views. Good for families or groups of three. Soundproofed walls, flat-screen TV, minibar, and the standard marble bathroom setup.
Double/TwinSuperior King (City View)
More space than Classic, same city-view orientation. Soundproofed walls, marble bathroom with walk-in shower and bathtub in most configurations.
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Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Technogym-equipped gym open around the clock. Cardio machines face the pool deck. Includes free weights, cable machines, rowing, and a virtual personal trainer. Lockers, showers, and sauna included.
A curated walking tour of Melbourne's CBD designed to draw guests' attention to the sensory details of the city. Provided by the hotel as part of the Le Méridien experience.
18-metre outdoor pool heated to 28°C year-round on Level 5, with two levels of sun loungers overlooking Parliament House. Available to hotel guests daily. Pool passes sold separately for non-guests.
Underground live jazz dinner shows every Saturday at Dolly restaurant. Some of Melbourne's best jazz acts perform as guests dine, drink cocktails, and order supper late into the night. These sessions are consistently booked out — reserve well in advance.
At check-in, guests receive an 'Unlock Art' room key that grants complimentary access to select Melbourne art galleries. The hotel also hosts rotating large-scale art installations throughout the property, including works by Marta Figueiredo, Wendy Yu, and Stephen Baker.
Weekly Wednesday dinner deal at Dolly: a 250g MB2 Porterhouse with double-cooked fries and house-whipped Café de Paris butter for AUD $32 (regularly AUD $44).
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
420 sqm of conference space across 6 meeting rooms, including the Vaudeville Ballroom and multiple breakout rooms.
Free high-speed Wi-Fi for Marriott Bonvoy members booking direct. Available throughout the property.
Two-level sun terrace adjacent to the rooftop pool at Le Splash.
18-metre outdoor pool on Level 5, heated to 28°C year-round.
On-site valet parking at AUD $75/day. Off-site parking also available at First Parking (0.1 km away).
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