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W Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · W Hotels · Core Luxury
W Melbourne opened in February 2021 on Flinders Lane, the old textile corridor, bluestone from the laneway running straight into the lobby. Warabi, Hajime Horiguchi's omakase with Tokyo's Wa Creations, has held two Australian Good Food Guide chef hats since 2023. Curious is the hidden bar in a house of two hundred ninety-four rooms.
- 294 rooms
- Opened 2021
- Neighborhood: Flinders Lane
- Rooms from 377 sq ft (35 m²)
- Interiors: Hachem (Curious ceiling design); hotel design inspired by Melbourne laneways
About W Melbourne
- Wa Creations' first restaurant outside Asia. The Tokyo group's other kitchens hold Michelin stars; Warabi's hats are Australian.
- W Melbourne is the second Australian W, after Brisbane. Federation Square is a short walk away.
History
W Melbourne opened in 2020 as Marriott’s W Hotels entry in Melbourne’s CBD, on Flinders Lane. The hotel was developed as a contemporary luxury lifestyle property with 294 rooms and suites, emphasizing Melbourne’s laneway culture, music, and design-led social spaces. Its standout venues include Warabi, the hotel’s Japanese omakase restaurant, and Curious, a hidden cocktail bar noted by the hotel for its award-winning design. W Melbourne positions itself as a nightlife- and dining-forward hotel, with a Level 14 pool deck and extensive event space.
The setting
At 408 Flinders Lane, in the CBD textile laneway. Federation Square is a short walk. Southbank sits across the river.
Restaurants and bars
- Lollo — Restaurant · Italian
- Warabi — Restaurant · Omakase · Chef Hajime
- Curious — Restaurant
- WET Bar — Poolside
- Living Room Bar — Bar
Amenities
- 294 rooms and suites
- 29 luxury suites
- Indoor pool on Level 14
- FIT gym
- WET pool deck with skyline views
- 830 square metres of event space
- Pets welcome
- Green Star Australia Certified
Awards
- Two Chef Hats for Warabi (2026)
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