Are you looking for a French inspired luxurious five star hotel located in the heart of Melbourne City? Then if you are, look no further than the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins. Nestled in the Collins Street Precinct in the city’s CDB, also known as the “Paris end” the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins is ideally located close to premium retail stores, fine dining and casual restaurants, theaters and many Melbourne attractions.
The Sofitel Melbourne on Collins features 363 rooms and suites and definitely has a room to cater to your needs and budget.
THE ROOM
We were lucky enough to experience the beautiful Junior Suite. The open plan studio style suite, which was located on level 48 consists of a lounge area and a heavenly King Size bed which was positioned perfectly to capture stunning views over Melbourne CDB through the floor to ceiling glass paneled windows, and once the sun went down, the view was just spectacular. The room was absolutely enormous and had plenty of room for our daughter to run around in while we sat back, relaxed on the couch, ate macarons and drank champagne. Oh the life….
The room also features romantic mood lighting, BOSE sound system, a well-stocked mini bar and 24 hours in room dining. The Marble bathroom is just divine and featured a beautiful bathtub and a generous size walk in shower. The bathroom was well stocked with Lanvin Products, enough for all of us plus some and let me tell you, it wasn’t just the standard soap, shampoo, conditioner and body wash, it was also a toothbrush and tooth paste, body loofah, cotton buds, nail files, shower caps, sewing kit and a few other bits.
There are plenty of storage spaces in the room, with the mirrored wardrobes hiding plush gowns, slippers, and the in room safe. For those coffee lovers, there’s a great little Nespresso Machine with all the different flavoured capsules too.
THE FACILITIES
24 hour front desk
24 hour room service
24 hour security
Baby sitting on request
Body treatment facilities
Business centre
Club Floor Lounge
Concierge
Currency exchange facilities
Dry cleaning
Fitness center
Guest Relation Officer
Hair and beauty salon
Hotel airport/city transport
Hotel limousine
In-house doctor
Massage
Meeting rooms
Non smoking rooms
Safe deposit box
Sauna
Shopping facilities within walking distance
Tour and travel desk
Undercover car park
Valet parking
DINING
BREAKFAST
Breakfast was held on level 35 of the hotel, funnily enough named No 35 Restaurant and offers impeccable views of Melbourne City. The buffet breakfast consisted of cereals, pastries, fruits, juices and boost shots, traditional eggs, bacon, sausages, and all the extras with a head chef cooking eggs, waffles and pancakes to your liking. Breakfast is served from 6.30am to 10.30 and is priced at $45.00 per person.
HIGH TEA
The weekend High Tea is served in Sofi’s Lounge and is served from 2.30pm. The High Tea features a buffet selection of finger sandwiches, hot and cold savouries, cakes, freshly baked scones, chocolate fountains, desserts and is accompanied with a glass of sparkling wine and tea or espresso coffee. There is also music from a fantastic pianist which really sets the mood. The High Tea costs $80 per person and please call 03 9653 7744 to make a booking.
OUR THOUGHTS
Overall we had a fantastic weekend at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins. It was truly a relaxing weekend in a luxurious hotel. The staff was really amazing and very tentative to our needs and by the way, I LOVED the French accents. This is one hotel that I would definitely recommend to all my friends, family and viewers.
The only notable missing aspect of the hotel is a swimming pool. Normally we love to go for a swim at every hotel we stay at, but the weather was so cold and raining, it didn’t really matter this time. We really hope to come back very soon and indulge in this wonderful hotel again. Thank you for having us Sofitel Melbourne on Collins. It was truly a memorable weekend.
For more information, please visit:
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
25 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Telephone: 03 9653 0000
Website: www.sofitel-melbourne.com.au
I would like to thank the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins for hosting our stay and as always, I would never endorse or recommend a service or product that I didn’t honestly enjoy.
** Prices are correct at time of post **
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