Ovolo Laneways: Melbourne’s Best-Kept Secret 2 Nights from AUD$399/room

The curiosity to explore Melbourne CBD’s 40-something laneways and arcades is one that even the locals can’t resist. Melbourne has become a huge urban canvas and its laneways - including the most famous AC/DC Lane, Hosier Lane, Centre Place and Tattersalls Lane - are splattered with colourful, intricate and often controversial graffiti artworks that attract visitors (and their cameras) from around the world. Click here to check out the Luxury Escapes guide to Melbourne. What You’ll Love… The Hotel – How does a daily happy hour and unlimited candy sound? Bringing a whole new meaning to the ‘city break’, expect the unexpected at this cooler than cool hotel that offers goodies at every turn including a daily happy hour (6pm-7pm) where you can enjoy unlimited beer, wine and bubbly, and a candy station at reception stocked to the brim with lollies and sweet treats. Your Room – Lots of goodies await! Open the door to your playful and stylish Studio Room and tuck straight into your welcome loot bag packed with lollies, chocolates, mints and chips. You’ll also find an Ovolo-branded tote bag to take home as well as a queen bed, luxe Biology bathroom products, Apple TV and walk-in rain shower. Plus, enjoy a late midday checkout so you can grab those last-minute laneway Insta shots Upgrades: Chill out in a separate lounge area in your spacious 43sqm One Bedroom Suite or invite some friends to share the laneway experience with you staying in a 52sqm Two Bedroom Suite. The Food – It’s Melbourne…need we say more? Rise and shine each morning and tuck into your included daily grab ‘n’ go breakfasts featuring pastries, ham and cheese croissants, toast, yoghurt, juices, fruit and tea and coffee. Melbourne is known for its world-class food and we recommend getting out and about to experience the city’s hottest restaurants. If you’re into your brunches then The Hardware Societe, Operator25 and Om Nom serve up avo smash and Insta-worthy dishes, while you can’t miss Chin Chin, Tipo 00, Tonka, Gingerboy and China Town’s dumpling restaurants if you want to experience some of Melbourne’s trendiest dinner hotspots. Then there’s the rooftop cocktails, and Goldilocks, The Lui Bar and Bomba are the places to hit up if you want endless city views and an innovative concoction or two. See & Do – Just let your feet guide you The best thing about Melbourne is that you can stroll amongst the laneways and arcades for hours discovering hidden mystery doors that hide tiny dumpling restaurants, stylish bars and cute little cake shops. If you’re looking for shopping then Bourke Street Mall and Emporium have everything you’ll ever want, while Federation Square, Flinders Street Station and the Yarra River are all must-sees for any Melbourne visitor. Perfect for couples, families and groups of friends Whether you’re looking for a romantic city minibreak or a get-together with friends or family, this Melbourne hotel is guaranteed to make your trip memorable.