Melbourne, with a population of over four million, is the second largest city in Australia, and the state capital of Victoria. Melbourne is an important centre for the arts, for commerce, and for sports, entertainment and tourism. The old heart of Melbourne (now the central business district) is located just north of the Yarra River, and on the opposite bank one can find the Southbank district. Until the 90s this was a rather run down industrial district, but it has now been transformed thanks to an urban renewal project, and hotels and other accommodations located here are very convenient for those who wish to explore the city centre during their stay in Melbourne. This article examines some of the options which visitors have for Melbourne Southbank accommodation.
One place to stay in Southbank is the Langham Melbourne Hotel. This elegant hotel prides itself on its natural sense of sophistication. The Langham is located on the famous Southbank Promenade alongside the Yarra River. There are many quality shops and boutiques nearby, and cafes and restaurants with al fresco dining. It is also close to the National Gallery of Victoria, Federation Square, the Arts Centre and the Crown Casino.
The Langham's Melba restaurant (named after the Victoria born opera singer Dame Nellie Melba) offers guests a varied and interesting menu based on local ingredients from the state of Victoria, and sea food from the Tasman sea. The Langham also has extensive leisure facilities for the use of its guests. The outdoor swimming pool (heated) has views of Melbourne's skyline. There is also a well equipped gymnasium, a health club which offers yoga and pilates classes, and a sauna and spa.
A budget option near to the Langham is found at 9 Riverside Quay. This is the 275 room, 4 star Travelodge Southbank Melbourne. Rooms here are air conditioned, with ensuite bathrooms. Rooms here all have a small kitchenette (microwave, tea/coffee facilities) and cable television.
Anyone who stays on Melbourne's Southbank will be close to the sports and cultural attractions grouped around Melbourne's city centre. Federation Square is the location of the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI). ACMI works through the exhibition, preservation and promotion of all typed of moving screen content, ranging from old films, to modern video and computer images. ACMI's collections contain material from Victoria, and from the rest of Australia, as well as international productions.
The ACMI building contains the world's largest screen gallery, two multi-format cinemas, and hands-on interactive, educational and production zones. ACMI displays Victoria's largest collection of moving image materials, including film posters, publicity shots and 16mm and 35mm film prints. Entry to the ACMI building is free. The entrance fees for specific special events, exhibitions and film showings can be found in the ACMI's online calendar.
Melbourne's Southbank district is also close to the Royal Botanic Gardens, which are widely recognized as the finest botanical gardens in Australia. These landscaped gardens cover an area of 38 hectares on the banks of the Yarra, just to the east of the Southbank district. They contain a mix of native Australian and non-native vegetation, including over 10,000 individual species. One native tree of historic interest is the "Separation Tree", a 300 year old eucalyptus, under which Victoria was declared a separate colony.
The Royal Botanic Garden site also contains the Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden. This is designed to be a discovery area for children, suitable for all ages and abilities.
One place to stay in Southbank is the Langham Melbourne Hotel. This elegant hotel prides itself on its natural sense of sophistication. The Langham is located on the famous Southbank Promenade alongside the Yarra River. There are many quality shops and boutiques nearby, and cafes and restaurants with al fresco dining. It is also close to the National Gallery of Victoria, Federation Square, the Arts Centre and the Crown Casino.
The Langham's Melba restaurant (named after the Victoria born opera singer Dame Nellie Melba) offers guests a varied and interesting menu based on local ingredients from the state of Victoria, and sea food from the Tasman sea. The Langham also has extensive leisure facilities for the use of its guests. The outdoor swimming pool (heated) has views of Melbourne's skyline. There is also a well equipped gymnasium, a health club which offers yoga and pilates classes, and a sauna and spa.
A budget option near to the Langham is found at 9 Riverside Quay. This is the 275 room, 4 star Travelodge Southbank Melbourne. Rooms here are air conditioned, with ensuite bathrooms. Rooms here all have a small kitchenette (microwave, tea/coffee facilities) and cable television.
Anyone who stays on Melbourne's Southbank will be close to the sports and cultural attractions grouped around Melbourne's city centre. Federation Square is the location of the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI). ACMI works through the exhibition, preservation and promotion of all typed of moving screen content, ranging from old films, to modern video and computer images. ACMI's collections contain material from Victoria, and from the rest of Australia, as well as international productions.
The ACMI building contains the world's largest screen gallery, two multi-format cinemas, and hands-on interactive, educational and production zones. ACMI displays Victoria's largest collection of moving image materials, including film posters, publicity shots and 16mm and 35mm film prints. Entry to the ACMI building is free. The entrance fees for specific special events, exhibitions and film showings can be found in the ACMI's online calendar.
Melbourne's Southbank district is also close to the Royal Botanic Gardens, which are widely recognized as the finest botanical gardens in Australia. These landscaped gardens cover an area of 38 hectares on the banks of the Yarra, just to the east of the Southbank district. They contain a mix of native Australian and non-native vegetation, including over 10,000 individual species. One native tree of historic interest is the "Separation Tree", a 300 year old eucalyptus, under which Victoria was declared a separate colony.
The Royal Botanic Garden site also contains the Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden. This is designed to be a discovery area for children, suitable for all ages and abilities.
About the Author:
Having spent all his lifetime around the inner Melbourne suburbs John Theil has grown up with almost everything which is iconically Melbourne. John is a well liked contributor on a number of online forums and works from his Melbourne Accommodation arranging content for a spread of publishers.
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