Sofitel Melbourne On Collins

Experience ultimate luxury, excellent service and superb comfort at Sofitel Melbourne On Collins, which is located in the heart of the city, close to the World Trade Centre.

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins has rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows that make the most of the city and bay views. They all have modern furnishings, state-of-the-art entertainment systems and mood lighting. Luxury bathrooms and exclusively designed beds ensure all the comfort you could wish for.

Sofi's Lounge invites you for a great afternoon tea experience or just to unwind in an elegant atmosphere with natural light and changing art exhibitions. Alternatively, you can visit the hotel's fitness and relaxation facilities.

After a long day, return to the hotel and visit The Atrium Bar for a cool drink and delicious snacks, or enjoy No35's innovative cuisine, sophisticated environment and wonderful views. Later, head to the Crown Entertainment Complex, which offers colourful nightlife and casino gaming.

The hotel's central location puts Melbourne's shopping, arts, and dining culture on your doorstep. A 10-minute walk will take you to attractions such as Federation Square, the National Gallery Victoria and the Princess and Regent Theatres. Melbourne, 25 Collins Street  |  Show map »

Experience the luxury and cultural soul of Melbourne in the Hotel for the Arts, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins.

At the Paris-end of prestigious Collins Street, you are ideally placed to discover the city’s premier dining experiences, boutique shopping outlets, unique art galleries, centres of business, and signature destinations such as the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne Tennis Centre, Federation Square, the National Gallery Victoria and Princess & Regent Theatres.

Alternatively, enjoy Melbourne’s many attractions from the comfort of any of the hotel’s luxurious rooms and suites, which begin from level 36 and offer floor-to-ceiling views that stretch out across the city skyline and botanic gardens to the bay and beyond. Complementing these benefits are modern furnishings, high speed wireless or cable internet, executive desk and integrated ‘touch’ technology for ambient lighting modes and digital surround sound music.

Attentive service, comfort and elegance flows throughout the hotel, especially when coupled with the exclusive benefits you receive as a guest of Club Sofitel offering private check-in, wireless internet, a lounge area with large screen plasma televisions and a fireplace around which you can enjoy a drink and evening canapés.

Alternatively, complement your stay with the contemporary dining and outstanding views of Café La, the cosmopolitan cocktails in The Atrium Bar On 35 or the sumptuous afternoon teas in Sofi’s Lounge.

With a host of other services at your finger tips, discover the Sofitel luxury and elegance at the Paris-end of Collins Street.

Classic King Room
Placed from level 36 with city views, enjoy luxurious modern furnishings, marble bathroom with French amenities and Sofitel MyBed from which touch screen technology controls the LCD television, digital surround sound, CD/DVD player and ambient lighting

Superior Room
Placed from level 36 with Bay views, enjoy luxurious modern furnishings, marble bathroom with French amenities and Sofitel MyBed from which touch screen technology controls the Plasma television, digital surround sound, CD/DVD player and ambient lighting

Luxury King Room
A luxuriously open planned corner room situated between levels 36 and 47 offering 180 degree views that can be enjoyed from plush lounge seating or Sofitel MyBed. Also features marble bathroom with French amenities and modern technology.

Perfected, desirable, contemporary with a refreshing taste of balanced innovation - Multiple awards complement our reputation as one of Melbourne’s best destinations for fine food, convivial cocktails and sumptuous dining. Discover all that Sofitel Melbourne On Collins has to offer by following the links below.

It is with great anticipation we announce the refurbishment of Sofitel Melbourne On Collins’ restaurant.


From 1 April until early July 2009, the hotel restaurant will be temporarily closed while it is transformed into a newly refurbished and relaunched dining experience.


During this time, the hotel restaurant will be relocated to The Atrium on 35 which will be open daily from 6:30am for breakfast, lunch and dinner.


Atrium Bar
A star filled vantage beneath a fifteen-floor glass canopy, The Atrium Bar on 35 is open daily from 5pm serving the finest French Champagnes, signature cocktails, light meals and boutique beers and wine.

Sofi's Lounge
Sofi's Lounge on the first floor lobby level is open daily
Delight in high tea served from 2.30pm daily or experience the smooth sounds of our live Jazz ensemble on Saturday nights

Sofitel Melbourne On Collins places you in prestigious Collins where you are located within 10 minutes walk is:

- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG):
The iconic centre stage of Melbourne’s major sporting events including the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, Test Cricket and Australian Football’s mightiest clashes.

- Melbourne & Olympic Parks:
Renowned for presenting an array of concerts and events, this diverse venue includes Rod Laver Arena, Vodafone Arena and the surrounding courts where top seeded players compete in the annual Australian Open Tennis Championships.

- The Regent Theatre:
Originally opened in March 1929 and restored in 1996, this grand theatre embodies all the glamour of yesteryear, whilst presenting a range of productions from blockbuster musicals to rock bands and cinema screenings.

- Federation Square:
Linking the city centre and Yarra River with a fusion of art, architecture and hospitality, Federation Square features the art work of the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, the marvels of the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, and numerous shops, restaurants and public events.

- National Gallery of Victoria:
Contained on two sites within Melbourne, the NGV International is on St Kilda Road featuring an extensive international collection as well as signature exhibitions, while the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Federation Square features the world’s largest exhibition of Australian art on permanent display.

- Princess Theatre:
This Melbourne icon dates back to 1886, its magnificent façade, your fine introduction to many premier theatre productions including Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables and Cats.

- Arts Centre:
With its landmark spire lighting the city skyline, nightly shows, guided tours and Sunday arts and crafts market, the Arts Centre, located at Southbank is home to many of Melbourne’s leading performing arts companies; the Sidney Myer Music Bowl one of its most famous attractions.

- Crown Entertainment Complex:
One location for a wide range of entertainment attractions including cosmopolitan dining, colourful nightlife, casino gaming, cinemas and shopping.

- Southgate Arts & Leisure Precinct:
Located on the banks of the Yarra River with beautiful views of Melbourne, Southgate offers a spectacle of cosmopolitan shopping, dining, arts and leisure attractions; its most notable, the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA), renowned for its international and Australian contemporary arts exhibitions, events and public programs.

- Melbourne Museum with Imax Theatre:
The largest museum complex in the Southern Hemisphere provides an insight into Australia’s flora, fauna and culture. Highlights include the Science and Life Gallery, the Australia Gallery, the Evolution Gallery with life-size dinosaur skeletons, Children’s Museum and striking Forest Gallery.

Located at 25 Collins Street, 23km from Melbourne International Airport. By car or taxi this is 30 minutes off peak or 45 minutes during peak periods. When leaving Melbourne International Airport, proceed along the Tullamarine Freeway, before turning left into Flemington Road. From Flemington Road turn right into Elizabeth Street and then left into Collins Street. Turn right into the hotel driveway located at 25 Collins Street.

Check-in is available from 2pm daily from the first floor Reception Desk. Guests of Club Sofitel are welcome to receive private check-in when they proceed directly to the Club Lounge on Level 35.

Valet car parking is available from the hotel’s Collins Street driveway at charge of $38 for a maximum 24 hour period with unlimited entries and exits. Alternatively, public parking at Collins Place, located underneath the hotel, can be accessed from Flinders Lane.