Visitors looking for a stylish, contemporary place to stay in the heart of Melbourne should definitely consider Vibe Hotel Melbourne at the corner of Queen and Flinders Streets. This sleek, high-rise accommodation features 201 rooms with uninterrupted views of the Yarra River and the Central Business District and with easy access to the best things to do in Melbourne.
The modern rooms rise above the historic Fletcher Jones Building facade which has been seamlessly incorporated into the design. At the street level, it’s a nondescript entrance to a modest historic building, but once inside the space opens up. My wife and I loved the friendly vibe of the hip, main lobby.
Need more inspiration to travel the world? We got you! Sign up for our newsletter now!
Stay at a Key Crossroads of the City
Situated in Melbourne’s bustling Central Business District, Vibe Hotel Melbourne boasts a prime location for both leisure and business travelers. With less time to spend in Melbourne city than Sydney, the Vibe Hotel was our choice for a hotel truly in the middle of the popular tourist and city attractions. We also chose the hotel because it’s a contemporary chain with interesting properties throughout Australia including the Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands.
The hotel is a short walk from Melbourne’s famous laneway eateries, grand arcades and the hub of a very active shopping area. The free City Circle Tram stops right outside the hotel on Flinders Street, and other trams begin and end at Queen Street by the hotel’s front door. The famous Flinders Street Station with access to regional and national rail lines is two blocks away.
SheBuysTravel Tip: Although there is a nearby parking garage for parking a rental car, it’s the tiniest garage I’ve ever seen in my life. Leave the rental car at the airport. Driving in Melbourne with its trams, pedestrian traffic and train system is not for the faint of heart. And, if you’re taking a cab or Uber, be aware that the Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands is less than two miles away, also in the city center. Note the different addresses and hotel names when instructing cab or Uber drivers to your destination.

Kinked Room with a View
The rooms at Vibe Hotel Melbourne are designed with comfort and style in mind. Featuring a muted palette and natural materials, the accommodations offer a tranquil retreat from the city’s hustle and bustle yet feature floor-to-ceiling windows to take in the view of the Yarra River.
Rooms have a flat-screen TV, complimentary WiFi, tea and coffee, iron and ironing board, USB charging points and hair dryer.
Because it was a milestone anniversary, my wife and I were upgraded to the top floor, a corner room with one of the best views in the city. In the above photo of the hotel from the Melbourne Skydeck, you can see that our room jutted out on an odd angle from the rectangle structure of the building. From the exterior, the position seems precarious, but inside the room didn’t feel any different from other spaces.
Read More: Unique Luxury Hotels in Australia.

Chat Up Fellow Travelers in the Lobby
The hotel’s lobby has an inviting atmosphere. For single travelers or groups looking to chat with fellow travelers, the lobby is the perfect place for casual conversation.
A part of the lobby, the St Marks Road Co. serves as the hotel’s main dining venue, offering a diverse menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Whether guests are in the mood for a light meal, celebratory feast or casual drink, the restaurant caters to various tastes and occasions.
Room service is available 24 hours a day.

Drinks on High
Perched 22 levels above Vibe Hotel Melbourne and seemingly dangling out over the Yarra River, the newly opened Fleet Rooftop Bar invites you to unwind in an “elevated” oasis that pays homage to Melbourne’s maritime heritage with panoramic views of the city skyline. After a busy day of traveling, this is the perfect spot to relax in casual chairs and couches and plan tomorrow’s adventures.
The thoughtfully curated drinks menu has a nautical theme and combines classic favorites with locally inspired creations and bar snacks.

A Cooly Designed Pool
Vibe Hotel Melbourne’s pool area provides a luxurious retreat for guests. The upscale indoor heated pool offers a serene environment for relaxation and exercise.

Get a Quick Aerobic Workout
Complementing the pool is a simple fitness area, allowing guests to maintain their workout routines while traveling.

The Basics
Check in time is at 3PM. Check out time is 11am. Off-site parking is available at 376 Flinders Street for a special rate of $35 per night, multiple entries and exits. Tickets must be validated at the hotel reception before exit and all vehicles must exit the car park before 1pm or additional charges will apply. Parking must be pre-booked with the hotel prior to arrival to receive a discount rate. Car park doors close at 10pm.
Vibe Hotel Melbourne is located at:
1 Queen Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000
vibemelbourne@vibehotels.com.au
3-9958-9100.
Leave a Reply