Melbourne is a city famous for events, and with venues like these we can see why. Here are our top 5 pics for amazing venues in this amazing city.
Collins Arch – W Hotel
www.marriott.com.au/hotels/travel/melwh-w-melbourne
408 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria
Centered on Collins Street, and entering via fashionable Flinders Lane, Collins Arch’s W Hotel s walking distance from the City Centre and Yarra River, W Hotel has some of the best culinary, entertainment, activities and experiences to offer. The W Hotel is a luxury 5 Star hotel compromising of 294 rooms. The hotel is 14 stories above Collins Street with 828 square metres of ultra-modern event space including the ‘Great Room’ which is 426sqm in floor area with 4 additional breakout studios, setting the stage for spectacular events that would suit a wide variety of occasions such as conferences, meetings, weddings celebrations, galas and much more. The W Hotel opens its doors in February 2021 and I can assure you… this is one to check out!
Metropolis
Level 4/3 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006
Located on the popular South Gate Precinct on the Yarra River in the heart of Melbourne’s art precinct with some of Melbourne’s most spectacular views, this highly sought over venue is designed to impress any guest. This unique corporate event venue screams luxury and sophistication with 17-metre-high ceilings and 8-metre-high windows overlooking the Yarra toward the city. Metropolis offers a modern approach to corporate conferencing and entertainment. The venue includes 2 separate entrances, inbuilt motorised drapes and an openable wall allowing flexibility when planning meetings, conferences, gala dinners, product launches and much more, all whilst being able to host up to 1,000 guest standing and 400 seating. Metropolis has quickly become one of Melbourne’s most exciting event spaces, our city has to offer.
Luminare
Cnr York Street & Browns Lane, South Melbourne, VIC, 3205
The newly refurbished venue has transitioned from a New York industrial style to a chic and more refined finish. Luminare offers 4 metre floor to ceiling glass windows framed with black steel and a view that overlooks Melbourne’s skyline all the way to Port Philip bay. Flooded with natural light during the day and glittering city lights by night, Luminare is one of the most gorgeous venues out there. The venue can host up to 500 guests standing and 250 guests sitting.
Crowne Plaza Melbourne
1-5 Spencer Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3008
In the heart of the city and right on the Yarra River, this newly refurbished hotel has surpassed all expectations. Crowne Plaza Melbourne reopened its doors in December 2020, turning its industrial heritage feel into a ‘New Modern’ era. The hotel boasts 30 new accommodation rooms bringing its total to 432 guestrooms and suits, ‘Go To Hubs’ work spaces and a 1,500 square metre premier event destination, Pearl Riverfront. Crowne Plaza also has interconnecting studios and an additional 4 bespoke boardrooms and meeting rooms, catering to special events, conferences and meetings for up to 700 guests. If you are thinking about hosting an event big or small, Crown Plaza Melbourne is a must to add to your list of venues.
Sofitel Melbourne
25 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Located on Collins Street in a prime City position, Sofitel Melbourne immediately impresses. Sofitel has 363 opulent guest rooms and suites and the capacity to accommodate up to 1,000 people in a wide range of layout configurations, suited to hosting anything from small boardroom meetings and seminars to large gala dinners, award presentations, conferences, launches and weddings. The event space is modern, sophisticated, luxurious and versatile and definitely worth considering for your next event.
