The discreet, flag-lined driveway leading up to the hotel entrance gives the feeling of arriving at a gracious mansion in an upscale neighbourhood. This ambience extends to the interior, which gleams with marble columns and floors complemented by dark-wood walls, chrome fixtures in subtle Art Deco designs, and glass artwork scattered throughout. Classical music piped into the background and deep leather chairs set in conversation corners encourage relaxation for the hotel’s clientele, which comprises families on holiday, local couples on weekend getaways, and travellers on business.

History buffs and the young (or young at heart) shouldn’t miss a stroll through neighbouring Fitzroy Gardens. Nestled amid its winding pathways and flowering shrubs is not only Cook’s Cottage, which was originally built in 1755 by the parents of famous English navigator Captain James Cook, but also the Fairies Tree, a carved tree trunk meant to be a sanctuary for fairies and those who believe in them.

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Spa

The Park Club Day Spa is an extension of the Park Club Health Club and comprises seven treatment rooms, a retail area with La Prairie products, and a spa cuisine menu. A Vichy shower, hydrotherapy tub, and dry treatment rooms are also among its offerings. Treatments, based on the Elemis method and incorporating La Prairie products, range from two-hour packages to massages, facials, and beauty treatments. The spa is open daily. Click the links below for more details.

Sample menu (click here)

Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend Package (2 hours): $AU290
Millions of tiny diamonds are used in a La Prairie microdermabrasion full body polish, which is followed by a one-hour deep-tissue massage and topped off with a glass of sparkling wine.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Spice of Life (105 minutes): $AU270
This Park Club signature treatment begins with a traditional Javanese exfoliation. The blend of native ground herbs is believed to be one of nature’s best exfoliating methods. A Balinese spice mask is then applied to the body to warm, calm, and eliminate toxins from the skin. While the mask is on, guests enjoy a soothing facial and scalp massage. The mask is then Vichy-showered off and the treatment completed with a full body moisturisation, scented with essential oils.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow (30 minutes): AU$100
This exotic exfoliation ritual helps invigorate and revitalise the body. After light body brushing, warm oil is dripped all over the body before the Elemis Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow is applied. The skin is then deeply cleansed, polished, and softened to perfection before the treatment concludes with an application of Exotic Island Flower Body Lotion.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Relaxation Massage (60 minutes): $AU110
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Swedish Massage (60 minutes): $AU110
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Synergy Deep Tissue Massage (60 minutes) AU$115
Aiming to relieve specific stress and muscle tension, this deep rhythmic pressure massage gives the whole body a vigorous workout. Combined with specially blended massage oils, the treatment is tailor-made to suit individual needs during a consultation session where guests outline areas of focus and choose one of the following synergy blends: Spirit Reviver, Chakra Balancing, Muscle Melt, Stress-a-Way.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Caviar Firming Treatment (75 minutes): AU$180
A face and eye massage, caviar pearls, and a two-phase caviar mask are combined to encourage a smoother, more radiant complexion.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Products (click here)

Many of the facial and body treatments at the spa incorporate La Prairie products, which were originally developed in the renowned Clinic La Prairie in Montreux, Switzerland. The products are based on the clinic’s anti-aging cellular therapy and help prevent premature aging and reduce the effects of environmental stress.

Rooms

Making each unique in layout, configurations of the Park Hyatt’s 240 guestrooms vary by floor and type. Decorated in keeping with the hotel’s subtle Art Deco theme, along with original works of art and in dark tones that complement the Madrona wood wall paneling, guestrooms all have bathrooms outfitted with Italian marble tiling. Guess can watch the inset wall TVs from the deep soaking bathtubs, and mirrors above the double glass-sink vanity areas are mist-free. Other standards include large, walk-in closets, padded armchairs with ottomans, and glass-topped work areas with high-speed Internet access. Lighted do-not-disturb signs and electronic doorbells outside each guestroom are other handy offerings. All guests rooms are nonsmoking.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Cable/satellite TV
• Pay movies
• Premium bedding
• Climate control
• Complimentary newspaper
• Air conditioning
• Voice mail
• Bathroom TV
• Direct-dial phone
• Internet access - surcharge
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping
• Turndown service

• Bathroom telephone
• Bathrobes
• Hair dryer
• Massage - available in room
• Slippers
• Separate bathtub and shower
• Bathroom scale
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Window opens
• Clock radio
• Desk
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Non-smoking rooms

Recreation

Central to the Park Club Health Club is a 25-metre edgeless lap pool set amid a Grecian-inspired room with sandstone colonnades, a mosaic mural, and a domed ceiling. The pool is complemented by a spa tub and plunge pool. The club also features a steam room and dry sauna, and extensive locker facilities for men and women. These marble-tiled rooms include changing rooms, lockers, weight scales, and vanity stations with hair dryers and Molton Brown amenities. A staffed fitness studio offers eight cardio machines, pinned and free weights, and four TVs. Guests can also work up a sweat at the tennis court, or relax on a lounge on the large sundeck.

Just 1 km from the Yarra River, the Park Hyatt offers easy access to rowing and canoeing facilities, as well as bicycle-hire venues. A paved riverside path is popular for jogging, and there are paved paths for short jogs in the neighbouring Fitzroy Gardens. The Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Albert Park has basketball, volleyball, squash/racquetball, and diving facilities. Upon request, the concierge can arrange special access to nearby Sanctuary lakes and Heritage Torquay Sands Golf Courses.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby
• Swimming on site
• Racquetball/squash nearby
• Tennis on site

• Running track/path nearby
• Basketball nearby
• Volleyball nearby
• Bicycle rentals nearby

Property Amenities

Everything from a weekend escape in the full-service health club and spa to a weekday business meeting is accounted for with the Park Hyatt’s range of facilities and services. Central to the Park Hyatt’s health club, which also features a full day spa featuring La Prairie products, is a 25-metre edgeless lap pool set amid Grecian-inspired architecture. The club also features a tennis court, staffed fitness studio, steam room and dry sauna, and extensive locker facilities for men and women.

Valet parking:
$AU$25–$35 per 24-hour period.

In addition to wireless Internet access in the lobby area and a small business centre set close to reception, the Park Hyatt Melbourne offers eight conference/function venues. Decorated in keeping with the hotel’s subtle Art Deco theme, they range from a large ballroom to an intimate library-like boardroom.

Business centre: A small business centre just to the right of reception offers basic secretarial services, postal services, and two computer workstations (surcharges).

Internet access: High-speed wired Internet access is available at the business centre workstations and in the conference rooms. Surcharges apply at AU$5–$10 per 5 minutes, capping off at 500 minutes. Wireless Internet access is available in the lobby area for surcharges of AU$25–$30 for 2 hours’ use. Access cards must be purchased at reception. Fees subject to change without notice.

Conference/function room(s): Eight venues at the Park Hyatt Melbourne allow for meetings and events in a wide variety of settings. The circular ballroom features a sunken parquet floor set beneath an Art Deco-style chandelier and holds up to 600 in a cocktail-style setup. More intimate venues include the Library, which features a fireplace and custom-made boardroom table and can hold up to 32. The medium-sized Fairmont room can hold up to 150, or can be sub-divided into smaller rooms. The Trilogy restaurant and its adjacent garden are popular for social functions.

• 24-hour front desk
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Airport transportation (surcharge)
• Number of rooms: 240
• Number of floors: 19
• Audio-visual equipment
• Babysitting or child care
• Ballroom(s)
• Banquet facilities
• Bar/lounge
• Beauty services
• Business center
• Business services
• Coffee shop or café
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Concierge desk
• Concierge services
• Conference room(s)
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Dry cleaning service
• Elevator/lift
• Event catering
• Fireplace in lobby
• Fitness equipment

• Full-service health spa
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Health club
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Library
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Multilingual staff
• Parking (secure)
• Parking (surcharge)
• Parking (valet)
• Patio
• Porter/bellhop
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (24 hours)
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Sauna
• Shoe shine
• Smoke-free property
• Spa tub
• Steam room
• Swimming pool - indoor
• Tour assistance
• Wedding services

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 2 PM
• Check-out time is 11 AM

Location Details

Melbourne international and domestic airport (MEL): Approximate travel time is 30 minutes and distance is 21.5 km.

Getting there:The easiest routes from the airport to the Park Hyatt Melbourne are by taxi, car, limousine, and shuttle. Car rentals are available online.

Getting around: With the nearest tram stop within walking distance (200 metres), and a train station (Parliament) within 0.5 km, the Park Hyatt’s location makes it easy for guests to explore the CBD without use of a car. Trams within the central business district are free of charge. Taxis, which start at AU$2–$5 flagfall and increase by $1.40 per km thereafter, or $0.50 per minute, can be hailed by the doorman/doorwoman. The upscale shops along Collins and Flinders St are within five to 10 blocks of the hotel, and it is also within easy walking distance of Fitzroy Gardens and the Treasury Gardens, which are its neighbours.

By taxi (click here)

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 30 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): AU$36+

Directions: Taxi stands are located outside the Arrivals Hall at the airport. The hotel is located on Parliament Square in between State Government Houses and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Rental cars are available online.
Approximate travel time: 30 minutes

Driving directions from Melbourne International Airport (MEL): Exit the airport and take the Tullamarine Freeway, following sign-posted directions to the city. Take the Mt Alexander Rd exit, Parkville. Continue along this toll road as it becomes Flemington Rd. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Elizabeth St. Turn left into Victoria St. Turn right into Spring St and then left into Lonsdale St. Continue along Albert St, then turn right into Macarthur St. Bear left at Cathedral Pl and right at Parliament Pl into the hotel driveway.

Approximate travel time: 30 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice) : AU$100 per car one way

Instructions: Must be pre-booked with hotel, preferably when booking accommodation. Return transfers can be booked with concierge (at least a couple of days’ notice is preferred). Guests with pre-booked airport-to-hotel transfer will be met by the driver. Hotel contact information will be included in the reservation confirmation for bookings via this Web site.

Approximate travel time: 30–45 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): AU$16–$25 per person one way

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): Skybus shuttle departs the airport for the central business district at regular intervals. Ask at the information desk in the arrivals hall for the pickup point outside the airport. Please note that passengers will need to alight at Spencer Street Station (now renamed Southern Cross Station) where they will be transferred to another skybus for the short journey to the hotel.

Know Before You Go

Park Hyatt Melbourne is now a nonsmoking hotel.

Dining

radii restaurant and bar - Five staggered levels of mirrors, chrome, and marble account for everything from pre-dinner drinks in the circular lower-level bar/lounge, to an interactive dining experience near the open kitchen, and evening entertainment by the baby grand piano. A Mediterranean-influenced menu is changed seasonally and includes dishes such as freshly shucked oysters, seared rare tuna, and soft-centered chocolate puddings. Some dishes are embellished with fresh herbs from the hotel’s own garden. In addition to a well-stocked bar, radii has an extensive wine cellar of white, red, and dessert wines that can be purchased by the bottle or the glass. Open for dinner Tuesday–Saturday; reservations recommended.

Trilogy - An open fireplace, shelves of antique books, and a baby grand piano generate the atmosphere of a country estate in this breakfast restaurant off the lobby. Serving breakfast daily and brunch on Sundays, it is especially known for its buffets. Opening out both to the hotel’s gardenlike courtyard and the lobby area, it offers a choice of indoor dining and alfresco dining during the warmer months.

Tea Lounge - All-day refreshments and high tea are served in this small sunken spot off the lobby, which offers views out to the courtyard garden. In addition to a wide range of coffees and leaf teas, a selection of other beverages is available. High tea includes sandwiches, gourmet desserts, freshly baked scones, hot canapés, and sparkling wine. Open daily.

Address

1 Parliament Square

Melbourne, VI 3002

Australia

Nearest major airport:

Melbourne, Vic., Australia (MEL-Tullamarine)

Area:

East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia