Melbourne’s newest stay lives for the neighbourhood

Every trip to Melbourne is a fresh chance to explore and discover. As home to the country’s most exciting food, drinks and culture, there are always new experiences to seek out.

And to make the most of the city, you want to stay in the thick of things. So, it’s welcome news that Australia’s capital of cool has a hotel perfectly positioned for those who want to suck the marrow out of Melbourne. Hotel Indigo is situated smack bang on Little Collins, the street that puts you a stone’s throw from the city’s best restaurants, bars, coffee spots, laneways and galleries.

Hotel Indigo: A hidden oasis in the city’s heart.IHG Hotels & Resorts

True to the Hotel Indigo ethos, every property is inspired by its neighbourhood, and Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins is no exception. From the design-led qualities, décor and curious features, you’ll find touches of the neighbourhood throughout the hotel, including QR codes which when scanned reveal neighbourhood secrets.

Also expect nods to laneway culture and the neighbourhood’s storied past woven into every detail of your stay. Intrigued? Here’s how you can sate your curiosity and uncover a new side of Melbourne, with Hotel Indigo.

Your stay

Right outside, Melbourne whirrs with street art, boutique shopping and baristas slinging the best flat white of your life. But the moment you step inside Hotel Indigo, you’ll be transported to an oasis of cool, calm style.

It’s a stay that looks as good as any of Melbourne’s chicest addresses. In the lobby, you’ll take in heritage-inspired architecture, glowing gold skylights and a spiral staircase which is a tribute to the history of Sidney Myer’s MYER drapery and fashion.

Heritage-inspired design meets playful details.IHG Hotels & Resorts

Grab a seat in the inviting secret courtyard, or head inside for a tipple at the chic on-site contemporary European restaurant, Fern Bar & Dining. Here you’ll find neighbourhood-inspired cocktails, created in collaboration with local makers to honour neighbourhood stories and characters.

In your room, unwind with plush bedding and thoughtful touches while gazing up at the laneway map above your bed. Delight in quirky, oh-so-Melbourne details like playful monkey-shaped lamps, inspired by E.W Cole’s history and who was rarely seen without his monkey on his shoulder.

Unwind with plush bedding and thoughtful touches.IHG Hotels & Resorts

You could even select a room with a view of one of the city’s famed laneways or the iconic Bourke Street Mall or large open-air balcony, your private oasis to soak in the sounds of the city.

And when it’s time to wind down, the minibar offers a curated taste of the neighbourhood featuring local partners like Little Lon Distilling Co so you can discover the city’s craft spirit scene, without leaving your room.

Your surrounds

Placed just a short walk of the city’s most exciting spots.IHG Hotels & Resorts

Hotel Indigo is your passport to the city’s creative pulse. It puts you within a short walk of the city’s most exciting spots, so you can easily dip in and out to uncover hidden bars, cutting-edge fashion and stunning architecture. Think of it as your invitation to ditch the map to explore the city on your own terms.

That might mean strolling down to the National Gallery of Victoria to take in exhibitions devoted to the French impressionists or the history of the kimono, or exploring the universe of film, TV, videogames and art at ACMI, Australia’s national museum of screen culture.

By day, grab a matcha and crepe cake to go at Matcha Kobo, or settle in Antara, the cafe that serves coffee and pastries by morning and then switches to a menu of refined dishes for lunch. Fill up on old school British fare at Reed House or discover life-changing Japanese at Chinatown favourite Shujinko.

Wind down with a much-deserved cocktail at Morena Barra, an all-day bar inspired by Latin American cantinas, or throw them back until 3am at oh-so-fun three floor bar Solace. With all these spots only around a 10-minute walk (or less) from Hotel Indigo, you’re spoiled for choice.

And to shop ’til you drop? Your stay is set above the vibrant Melbourne Walk Retail Precinct and overlooking Bourke Street Mall, so you’re just moments away from the good stuff. When you’re based at Melbourne’s best address, there’s just so much to discover.

Follow your curious to Melbourne’s creative heart

Discover a stay inspired by Melbourne’s stories, flavours and hidden corners. Begin with a cocktails in Fern Bar, wake up to breakfast celebrating local produce and linger longer with a stylish upgraded room and late checkout.

Book your stay here.

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