Centrally located across the road from Flinders St Station in the heart of Melbourne's CBD is the intimate Rendezvous Hotel. The welcoming lobby leads to a well staffed reception and, once my room has been checked post cleaning I head to my home for the night. Room 321 is located on level three at the front of the building overlooking the station. A note to visitors who are light sleepers, noise travels in this heritage building so bring ear plugs if you are disturbed easily. My cosy room has loads of natural light and I am delighted to see a pillow menu on my bed enticing me to take a nap! With five pillows to choose from, all desires are met and I wonder if I can request the entire menu to ensure I select the perfect one for me! French Connection toiletries greet me in the bathroom, which may be small, but what it lacks in size it makes up for with the size of the shower head! The 'waterfall' style detachable shower head looks like heaven to me after a delayed flight! Needing a 'pick me up' in lieu of an afternoon nap, I make myself a cup of tea and lie back in my bed to peruse the extensive movie listings on offer. If only I had time to take advantage of the 24 hour movie deal! Guest Rooms The Rendezvous Hotel offers a range of different rooms to suit everybody. The heritage building incorporates just the right balance of contemporary design and historical elegance, with over 340 stylish rooms and suites. All rooms include quality amenities, French Connection toiletries and high speed internet access. With a plush pillow menu, 24-hour in-room dining, Foxtel and extensive movies on demand offering, the Rendezvous Grand hotel makes for a comfortable and relaxing stay. Superior rooms With natural tones, rich fabrics and modern comforts the superior rooms offer a stylish and contemporary design and feature quality furnishing, LCD television and designer bathrooms. Deluxe rooms For those who like to indulge, the Deluxe Room provides a luxurious hotel experience. Rich luxury fabrics and modern comforts create a warm and welcoming ambience. The classical charm of this room is complemented by hidden modern technologies including wireless internet to keep guests connected. Heritage rooms The hotel’s Heritage floor will open up a bit of “old world charm” for those who appreciate historic elegance. The rooms on this floor feature Edwardian Baroque design, ornate soaring ceilings, columns and original lead light windows. Though the room takes you back in time, it still offers all the mod-cons. Suite rooms Perfect for entertaining or business meetings, the spacious suite rooms featuring a separate lounge area, walk-in wardrobe and king size bed. The Rendezvous Grand Hotel offers a range of different facilities to help you make the most of your stay. The 24-hour business center and reception is there to help with everything from sightseeing advice to dinner reservations. Guests can keep up their fitness routines while away in the fitness centre with a range of different cardio and weight-training equipment. Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, Rendezvous 24-hour in-room dining and internet accessibility means a flexible experience for all guests. Dining With a restaurant, bar and in-room dining, Rendezvous has a dining option for everybody. Whether you feel like celebrating, or having casual drinks, guests can find the perfect option without even leaving the hotel! The Grill Restaurant Taking pride in its high quality produce, The Grill Restaurant menu showcases local and organic produce with authentic international cuisine. The Traveller’s Bar The Traveller’s Bar offers a light and fun atmosphere and offers a selection of freshly brewed teas, coffees and light meals. It’s perfect for those looking for a little down time between daily activities. In the evening enjoy the tapas style bar snacks and choose from a selection of fine champagnes, wines and classic cocktails In-Room Dining This option is available 24 hours with guests offered a selection of fresh local produce and international dishes in the comfort of their room. Click here to view entire photo gallery.
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Rendezvous Grand Hotel, Melbourne
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