Luxury Hotels Near the Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport is the main airport for the city of Melbourne, which is both the biggest city and capital of the Australian state of Victoria. The airport is also often referred to as Tullamarine Airport. It is the only international airport located in the Melbourne area. It offers many direct flights to destinations in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania. There are several luxury hotels that are in close proximity to the airport.
Langham Melbourne

The Langham Melbourne is a luxury, five-star hotel that has a sleek and elegant atmosphere. The hotel is located along the Southbank Promenade and looks upon the quaint Yarra River. It is approximately 15 minutes away from the Melbourne Airport. Some of the guest room amenities available at this hotel include a tea and coffeemaker, high-speed broadband Internet access, fully stocked minibar, satellite/cable television and an ottoman. The hotel has a large business center, lounge, full-service restaurant, meeting/event space and a spa.

Langham Melbourne
1 Southgate Ave.
Southbank, Melbourne, Victoria 3006
Australia
011 (+61) 3 8696 8888

Grand Hyatt Melbourne Hotel

The Grand Hyatt Melbourne Hotel is a luxury accommodation that is conveniently located in the midst of the city's bustling business district, on Collins Street. It is about half an hour away from the airport. There are 547 guest rooms and suites available at this bright and pleasant hotel. Some of the hotel amenities are wireless high-speed Internet access, a business center, an exercise facility, a health spa, room service, tennis court and 15 meeting spaces.

Grand Hyatt Melbourne Hotel
123 Collins St.
Melbourne, Victoria
Australia 3000
011 (+61) 3 9657 1234
www.melbourne.grand.hyatt.com

Westin Melbourne

The Westin Melbourne Hotel is a stylish and contemporary luxury hotel that looks upon City Square, right in the center of Melbourne. The hotel is approximately 30 minutes away from the airport. It consists of 262 spacious guest rooms, all of which offer views of the Melbourne Town Hall, City Square, Regent Place, Federation Square or St. Paul's Cathedral. The hotel has a large collection of contemporary art that guests can observe. Some of its amenities include a wellness center, which is composed of a steam room, spa, sauna, gym, lap pool and massage room.

Westin Melbourne
205 Collins St.
Melbourne, Victoria
Australia 3000
011 (+61) 3 9635 2222

Victoria Hotel Melbourne

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne is a historic property that is in the heart of Melbourne. The hotel's decor is reminiscent of the 1800s but also has a modern flair. It is right by the Melbourne Town Hall and a short walk to tourist draws, such as the National Gallery, Bourke Street Shopping Mall and Federation Square. This luxury hotel is an easy half hour drive to Melbourne Airport. All of the guest rooms are non-smoking and come with features, such as flat screen LCD television, tea and coffeemaker, air conditioning, security safe, blow dryer, refrigerator, iron and ironing board.

Victoria Hotel Melbourne
215 Little Collins St.
Melbourne,Victoria
Australia 3000
011 (+61) 3 9669 0000

Melbourne Marriott Hotel

The Melbourne Marriott Hotel has a central location and is half an hour away from the airport. The hotel has a bright and sophisticated ambiance, and offers spacious guest rooms and suites. The hotel is in the midst of the city's theater precinct. Some of the in-room amenities available at this luxury hotel include a security safe, coffeemaker, blow dryer, wireless high-speed Internet access, work desk, iron and ironing board and toaster.

Melbourne Marriott Hotel
Corner Exhibition and Lonsdale Streets
Melbourne, Victoria
Australia 3000
011 (+61) 3 9662 3900

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