Book the Best Hotels and Places to Stay in Kew, Melbourne

Hotel 115 is the place to stay if you’re a big fan of the Melbourne craft-beer scene. The hotel’s popular brewhouse produces a unique range of beers in its on-site microbrewery, and you can sample them all at the 115 Grill & Brewhouse. Luckily, you won’t have far to travel as your modern but minimalist hotel room is right above the restaurant. Upgrade to the premier king room, where you’ll have a private balcony with views over Kew.

Stay at the Park Hyatt Melbourne to experience one of the most enduring hotels in the city. Kew is just a short tram ride to the east, while the CBD is a stroll to the west. You’re in such a great location that your luxury terrace suite has views over Parliament House or Fitzroy Gardens. Take a swim in the 25m indoor pool, open your pores in the sauna or steam room, or book a massage at the Park Hyatt Health and Day Spa.

You might be exploring Kew, but no trip to Melbourne is complete without a visit to the MCG, one of the most hallowed cricket grounds in Australia. At the Quest Jolimont, you’ll be staying in luxury just a short stroll from the stadium and a tram ride away from Kew. You can book a one- or two-bedroom apartment, both of which have fully equipped kitchens, Nespresso coffee machines and complimentary Tim Tam biscuits. The hotel staff will even deliver groceries directly to your apartment, so it’s easy to whip up a home-cooked dinner in the evening.

Searching for luxury accommodation in Kew? You’ve found the perfect match in the Westin Melbourne. This ultra-luxe hotel is a city favourite, and you’ll quickly find yourself enjoying the indoor heated swimming pool and jacuzzi, as well as the delightful range of hand-mixed cocktails on offer in the Lobby Lounge. You can order afternoon tea to your five-star hotel room, but don’t be too hasty as the Allegro Restaurant is one of the best open kitchens in Melbourne.

Next to the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria and Shrine of Remembrance, the Seasons Botanic Gardens is for nature lovers. This boutique hotel has studios, apartments and family suites set out over two tall and stylish tower blocks in the centre of Melbourne, with the best rooms offering views over the botanical gardens from private balconies. Take a stroll along the nearby Yarra River, or stay in the hotel and enjoy a dip in the pool, a massage at the spa or a session in the sauna.

Contemporary flair and stylish decor evoke a sense of the city’s timeless sophistication at Next Hotel Melbourne. It opened in March 2021, making it one of the newest hotels in the city, and you’ll instantly connect with the modern designs in your luxury hotel room and with the wood-aged whiskies in the minibar. The rooms feature unique works of art by Aussie artist Jonny Niesche, tall bright windows with views of the CBD and premium bed linens from France. This boutique hotel is next level.

Cheap accommodation in Kew doesn’t get better than Space Hotel, where prices are firmly grounded on earth. Here, the classic backpacker hostel stylishly collides with boutique elegance. Head up to the rooftop Space Deck for 270-degree views of Melbourne from the spa pool, or take a seat at the Blue Moon Bar for a cold beer and backpacker-priced drink deals. There’s a gym, a kitchen, a social lounge and a choice of shared dorms or private ensuite rooms.

Need a break from hotels? Check into a luxurious serviced apartment at Quest East Melbourne, where you’ll feel right at home on the east side of the city. Studio apartments are spacious, and you’ll have direct access to a terrace or balcony for fresh air and city views. You’ll also have a fully equipped kitchenette, and you can order supplies before you even arrive using Quest’s handy pantry shopping service.