We'll never stop talking about the many reasons that make Melbourne worth visiting – but if you don't live close by, the logistics of planning a trip for something like a big concert or sporting event can be an ordeal. Luckily, there are plenty of hotels across the city that make for a great, accessible go-to place for an overnight stay – and the Pullman Melbourne Albert Park is one of them.
The hotel's location is ideal – it's a short walk from St Kilda Road and the many trams that service the area, so it's easy-peasy to get into the CBD, Melbourne's arts precinct and beyond. Plus, you won't feel like you're in the middle of a concrete jungle, if that's not your thing. It's also opposite Albert Park's expansive lake, which is a beautiful spot for a leisurely stroll. Even better, the famed St Kilda Beach is a mere seven-minute drive away.
But if you'd rather relax at the hotel, you're set in that respect, too. You can drink and dine on-site, and chill out with a swim in the indoor pool or at the fitness centre which has a sauna and hot tub. Windows Restaurant is open daily, offering gourmet buffet breakfast and an à la carte breakfast and dinner menu. For a pre-dinner drink or night cap before bed, Mortimer's is a modern spin on an old school gin bar, with an extensive wine and cocktail list.
The stylish rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, a work desk and a modern bathroom. Many rooms boast views over Albert Park or Port Phillip Bay – I stayed in a Superior Lakeview Room, which had a comfy king bed, and it was beautiful to watch the lake sparkling in the afternoon sunlight.
Plus, the hotel is offering a special family holiday package deal for the school holidays – including daily breakfast, parking, late check-out, a free kids meal per paying adult at Windows Restaurant and discounted tickets to Luna Park. For a family of four, it's just $249 a night. If you're keen to book a stay or find out more, check out the website.
Liv Condous stayed as a guest of Pullman Melbourne Albert Park.