The Windsor
The Windsor
Established in 1883, this historic hotel combines classic style with modern facilities. Located next to the Princess Theater, The Windsor offers luxury accommodations in the heart of Melbourne. Guests enjoy free WiFi. Located in Melbourne CBD, The Windsor Melbourne is only 5 minutes’ walk from the shopping and dining on Collins Street and Bourke Street. It is located next to Parliament Train Station and trams stop in front of the hotel. Each spacious room includes cable TV and high-speed internet access. Luxury bathrobes and a fully stocked mini-bar are also provided. Guests can choose their own pillow from the pillow menu. Room service is available. Breakfast is served in One Eleven - the hotel's restaurant, which is also the home of Afternoon Tea. The Cricketers Bar, a historic pub, serves beers on tap as well as hearty pub meals in an al fresco dining style. The Windsor is a Melbourne landmark, featuring traditional 19th-century décor and 12-foot-high ceilings. It is located opposite State Parliament House and Treasury Gardens.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Moonbeam_1959
Australia“Fantastic location near Parliament, Fitzroy Gardens and transport routes. A hotel oozing elegant charm, with comfortable beds, a satisfying breakfast, and excellent service. Our room was a little dated, but that was fine - the room was very clean...” 
Gina
United States“A large room with twin beds was requested and received. Nice bathroom but you have to appreciate the old world charm. Location was great with the city tram just at the corner.”- Joy United States“The room was gorgeous and spacious. The view was pretty - right across from the park. The online staff interactions were very nice. The hotel is really pretty with a great location. They surprised us with a room upgrade, bottle of champagne and a...”
- Anna Australia“A lovely and classy hotel, with a beautiful history within my family. These guys go well above and beyond to make things run smoothly.”
Maree Australia“Old world charm and loved learning about the interesting history of the building. The amazing breakfast and the awesome staff!”
Hector United States“Thank for the touch of class having the sparkling wine waiting for me at my arrival. I appreciated that”
Laura Australia“Overall, I really enjoy The Windsor. I’ve stayed a few times and find it to be good value with great customer service from concierge and housekeeping. I ordered steak this stay and thought it was good, especially compared to other hotels.”- Laurie United States“I LOVE the Windsor. Because I have family in the area, I don’t often stay and hadn’t been back in years. I love this hotel. This time, I had the cheapest room, no view, but absolutely wonderful. Very comfortable. Still felt mostly like the old...”
- Gavan Australia“Staff were personable and provided a lot vely surprise for Kathryn's birthday. Champagne and chocolate.”
Martin Australia“This is a classic hotel with old world charm . Exultant value . Easy check in Massive room Extremely comfortable But the real key was the staff at breakfast .”
Hotel area info
Restaurants2 Restaurants On Site
- One Eleven
- CuisineLocal
- Open forBreakfast • High tea
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- The Cricketers Bar
- CuisineAustralian
- Open forLunch • Dinner
Amenities of The Windsor
Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Living Area
- Sofa
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- DVD player
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Minibar
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPrivate parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 70 per day.
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Babysitting/Child services
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Car rental
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Accessibility
- Lowered sink
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
- Bengali
- Mandarin
- German
- English
- French
- Hindi
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Malay
- Portuguese
- Filipino
- Vietnamese
- Chinese
House rulesThe Windsor takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Please note that there is a 1.3% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card.
Please note that there is a 2.48% charge when you pay with an American Express, Diners Club or JCB credit card.
Please note that there is a 1.76% charge when you pay with a Union Pay credit card.
Please note that this property is strictly nonsmoking. If evidence of smoking is found in the rooms, an additional cleaning fee may apply.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
