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  Overview 


 

The Windsor offers a diverse range of superb accommodation choices in its 180 rooms and suites, each expressing individuality and the exceptional Oberoi standard. They have always been renowned for their grandiose proportions and other luxuries such as marble bathrooms and highly impressive twelve foot ceilings that confirm The Windsor's Victorian heritage.

Built in 1883 and superbly refurbished in the mid 1990s, The Windsor is the only truly grand hotel remaining in Australia. The award-winning property evokes the elegance and grandeur of a glorious past, with room types ranging from the spacious Superior Rooms through to the ultimate in luxury - The Royal Suite. Perfect for both leisure and business travellers.

The Windsor, located at the "Paris end" of Melbourne, is adjacent to the Treasury Gardens and within walking distance of some of the city's best known attractions including the Princess Theatre, the Exhibition Building and Australia's famous sporting ground - the MCG.

The Windsor offers a range of special weekend packages throughout the year, and also has an exciting range of Gift Vouchers to suit all budgets - from a Traditional Afternoon Tea to a decadent weekend away.

 

  Hotel Facilities 


Hotel Services
 
  • Room Service, 24 hours
  • Laundry/dry cleaning service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Business Centre services
  • "The Towers" Fitness Centre
  • Cricketers' Club Bar
Concierge Services
 
  • Valet car parking
  • Restaurant recommendations
  • Theatre & sightseeing tours
  • Babysitting service arrangements
  • Onward flight confirmations
  • Limousine and car rental
  • Medical service arrangements
  • Floral service arrangements
  • Postage/ Courier service

 

Conferences & Banquets

Grand Ballroom

Canberra Room

Grand Ballroom
The Windsor's Grand Ballroom, Melbourne's premier function room, is the majestic home of banquets, gala receptions, weddings, product launches, meetings, presentation dinners and the most special occasions.

The Grand Ballroom caters for up to 400 guests cocktail style, or 220 for a seated dinner. It has been superbly refurbished back to its original condition, retaining its superb history, while providing state-of-the-art equipment.

It is also the home of the weekly Sunday Brunches.

The Ballroom is ornately decorated with stained glass and 24 carat gold leaf, with the predominant colors are the rich, creamy shades of ochre and buff, highlighted with turquoise and rich brick red. It features two working fireplaces.

The seven original ceiling domes have been restored and reglazed with stained glass, and the original brass gasoliers have been reproduced.

Canberra Room

The Canberra Room is an L-shaped Room catering for up to 60 people cocktail style or 30 boardroom style.

The room features original artwork, an antique guilded mirror, and select pieces of antique furniture.

The Canberra Room offers flexible function space and is popular for small, private dinners (up to 50), product presentations and annual general meetings.


Winston Room

Victorian Suites

Winston Room
This beautiful private banqueting room features natural light from the large windows with superb feature drapes.

It caters for up to 40 guests cocktail style or up to 20 with a boardroom set-up, and is situated off of The Windsor's signature restaurant, 111 Spring Street restaurant and cocktail bar. The room is decorated in lovely creams and golds.

The Winston Room was The Windsor's original dining room in the 1880s, but today offers classic style with modern facilities and five-star service.

Victorian Suites
Once used as permanent residences, Victorian Suites offer the sophistication and charm of yester-year. These large suites include high ceilings with antique furniture, an entrance hallway, formal lounge and separate dining room catering for up to 8 people for dinner, or 20 people for cocktails. The Suites are often used for small meetings or intimate dinners or product presentations.

The suites also feature open fire places, study, stereo with CD player, video, master bedroom and marble bathroom including a spa.

Room facilities/amenities include: lounge chair, desk & chair, mini bar, television & in-house movies, tea & coffee facilities, iron and ironing board, personal hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, in-room safes, ISDN lines and voicemail. Size 122 sqm.

 

  Dining Outlet 


111 Spring Street Restaurant and Cocktail Bar
One Eleven Spring Street restaurant and cocktail bar - the hotel's signature restaurant - is renowned throughout Melbourne as a leading place for business lunches and special occasion dining.

The menu is robust and flavour-driven, combining contemporary dishes and innovative interpretations of some classic dishes.

"One Eleven Spring Street" is open for breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and supper seven days a week. The cocktail bar is ideal for that relaxing drink at the end of a long day or for a pre-dinner drink.

The Cricketer's Bar
For a more casual drink, The Windsor's Cricketer's Bar is a popular Melbourne meeting place for politicians, business people, sports fans and tourists alike. Featuring a century of Australian cricketing memorabilia, the bar is a warm and friendly environment, serving a wide range of local and imported beers. The Cricketer's Bar has recently installed two new 106cm Plasma television screens. All major sporting events will be televised in the bar via various free-to-air networks, and Pay TV networks such as Fox Sport.

The Grand Ballroom
Australia's only remaining grand ballroom and one of the country's finest dining rooms, The Windsor's Grand Ballroom is nothing short of magnificent. Featuring impressive stained glass domes and windows, marble working fireplaces and intricately designed 22 carat gold leaf painting, brass gasoliers, it is also lavishly furnished with exquisite Victorian decor.

Today the Grand Ballroom is used predominantly as a private function room, but is available to the public for The Windsor's renowned Sunday Brunches and special events such as Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, Mother's Day and Valentine's Day 

Traditional Afternoon Tea
Traditional afternoon tea at The Windsor has been a Melbourne ritual since 1883. It features a selection of teas or aromatic coffee, delicious finger sandwiches, French pastries and sweet and savoury scones with jam and cream, all served on an elegant three-tiered silver stand. Help yourself to even more delectable desserts from the buffet.

Served in 111 Spring Street
Monday to Friday from 3.30pm – 5.30pm 

 

  Accommodation 


The Windsor offers a diverse range of superb accommodation choices in its 180 rooms and suites, each expressing individuality and the exceptional Oberoi standard. They are renowned for their grandiose proportions and other luxuries such as marble bathrooms and impressive 12 foot ceilings (4 metres) that confirm The Windsor's Victorian heritage.

Built in 1883 and superbly refurbished in the mid 1980s and redecorated in the mid '90's, The Windsor is the only truly grand hotel remaining in Australia. The award-winning property evokes the elegance and grandeur of a glorious past, with room types ranging from the spacious Superior Rooms through to the ultimate in luxury - The Royal Suite. Perfect for both leisure and business travellers.
 

Superior King Room

Superior Twin

Superior Rooms
Decorated either in a combination of rose and green print fabrics or in contrasting blue and yellow. Superior Rooms are spacious, most with walk-in robes and marble bathrooms with a combined shower and bath. Available with king or twin beds. (King: 1830 x 2030cm. Twin: 2 x 920 x 1880cm)

Room facilities/ amenities include: 
desk & chair, lounge chair, mini bar, television & in-house movies, tea & coffee facilities, iron and ironing board, personal hairdryer, bathrobes, ISDN lines and voicemail. Size 33sqm.


Deluxe Room

Executive Bedroom

Deluxe Parliament Room
These spacious rooms are appointed in soft shades of contrasting blue and yellow with a three piece lounge setting, walk-in robe and stylish marble bathroom with combined shower and bath.

Room facilities/amenities include: 
lounge suite and chairs, desk & chair, mini bar, television & in-house movies, tea & coffee facilities, iron and ironing board, personal hairdryer, bathrobes and ISDN lines and voicemail. Size 40 sqm.

Executive Suites
A separate lounge distinct from the master bedroom is conducive to entertaining or business. Elegant printed fabrics, polished mahogany furniture, original artwork and marble bathroom with a combined shower and bath, are the highlights of these suites.

Room facilities/amenities include: 
lounge suite and chairs, desk & chair, mini bar, television & in-house movies, tea & coffee facilities, iron and ironing board, personal hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, in-room safes, ISDN lines and voicemail. Size 46 sqm.


Windsor Suite

Victorian Suite

Windsor Suites
These suites have sweeping views of the Princess Theatre, Exhibition Building and Parliament House from the uniquely shaped and magnificently decorated oval lounge/dining room with original artwork throughout. Adjoining, is a Butlers' servery, spacious master bedroom, walk-in robe and marble bathroom with a combined shower and bath.

Room facilities/amenities include: 
lounge suite and chairs, dining table seating four people, desk & chair, mini bar, television & in-house movies, stereo, video, tea & coffee facilities, iron and ironing board, personal hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, in-room safes, ISDN lines and voicemail. Size 80 sqm.

Victorian Suites
Once used as permanent residences, Victorian Suites offer the sophistication and charm of yester-year. These large suites include high ceilings with antique furniture, original artwork, an entrance hallway, formal lounge and separate dining room, study, stereo with CD player, video, master bedroom and marble bathroom including a spa.

Room facilities/amenities include:
lounge suite and chairs, dining table seating up to twelve people, desk & chair, mini bar, television & in-house movies, stereo, video, tea & coffee facilities, iron and ironing board, personal hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, in-room safes, ISDN lines and voicemail. Size 122 sqm.


Royal Suite

Royal Lounge

The Royal Suite
The ultimate in luxury. This suite is superbly appointed with opulent furnishings and original works of art and boasts a magnificent outlook over Spring Street and the Treasury Gardens. A deep claw foot bath is a special feature of the stunning bathroom, plus double basins. Lighting and air-conditioning are computer controlled with push button panels located in the lounge room and bedroom. A superb chaise lounge is a highlight of the beautiful bedroom.

Room facilities/amenities include: 
lounge suite and chairs, dining suite seating eight people, desk & chair, mini bar, television & in-house movies, stereo, video, tea & coffee facilities, iron and ironing board, personal hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, in-room safes, ISDN lines and voicemail. Size 122 sqm. 

 

  Location Map 

 
Located in the most prestigious precinct of the city, opposite Parliament House and the Old Treasury Building and near to the historic Princess Theatre, The Windsor is situated in the heart of Melbourne's shopping, business district, attractions and activities.

Within walking distance are parks, gardens, cathedrals, exclusive stores, theatres and Chinatown. Royal Botanical Gardens The Arts Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens, State Library, National Gallery, Museum, Zoological Gardens, Crown Casino, Melbourne Exhibition Centre and Southgate are all easily accessible.
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Hotel Address:  103 Spring Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia

 

 
 

 

 
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