QT Melbourne

The QT Melbourne is packed full of personality, from the lobby’s peacock sculpture to the graffiti adorning the walls. It even has a talking elevator, which cheekily compliments guests as the doors close. Occupying a former cinema on Russell Street in the fashion district of Melbourne’s inner-city, this five-star hotel’s 188 industrial-chic rooms are every bit as stylish as the boutique retailers that surround them, boasting bespoke furniture, polished concrete and his-and-hers sinks in the sleek slate bathrooms. For refreshments, head to Pascale Bar and Grill, The Rooftop at QT, The Cake Shop and the Hot Sauce laneway bar.