Where to stay
11–31 January 2027 · Main draw 17–31 January

A convenient Southbank base close to Melbourne’s arts precinct and riverside dining.

• 35-47 City Road, Southbank VIC 3006

Plan around: Confirm the Southbank property, not Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders. This is a city hotel, not a trackside stay.

A budget hotel on Elizabeth Street in central Melbourne, suited to visitors putting more of their trip budget toward the tennis.

• 97-103 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

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An economy CBD hotel with solo, twin and family room choices, a breakfast café and paid guest laundry available around the clock. The Southern Cross departure corridor is useful for city transport connections.

• Paid guest laundry: 24/7
• Single, double, twin and four-person family rooms
• 24-hour reception; check-in 14:00
• Nine entrance steps; no step-free building access

Plan around: Nine steps lead to reception and there is no step-free entrance. Solo rooms start at 9 m²; guest rooms are being refurbished, so confirm your room and any work during the stay.

An art-filled St Kilda boutique with compact doubles and larger studios. Mirka's Studio adds a kitchenette; Georges Suite provides two bedrooms and a kitchen for a longer stay.

• Art-filled boutique on Fitzroy Street
• Mirka's Studio: kitchenette, up to two guests
• Georges Suite: two bedrooms and kitchen, up to four guests
• Stairs only; no lift

Plan around: There is no lift. Smaller rooms offer limited space for a full week; choose a named studio or suite for cooking facilities.

A Flinders Lane boutique with spacious king and twin rooms and a cantilevered rooftop pool. Its central position suits gallery visits and city dining between tennis days.

• Premier King/Twin rooms: 35 m²
• Rooftop pool for hotel guests
• Check-in 14:00; check-out 10:00
• Arrange overnight arrivals; room service unavailable

Plan around: No room service is available. Reception hours vary, so arrange overnight arrivals; the hotel is a city base with a separate Melbourne Park journey.

An independently owned apartment hotel by Hardware Lane’s cafés and restaurants. Studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments provide full kitchens and separate living areas, with daily servicing and communal guest laundry for a practical week in the city.

• Full kitchen in every apartment
• Complimentary communal laundry on level 14
• 24-hour reception; check-in 14:00, check-out 10:00

Plan around: Laundry is shared on level 14. Balcony, outlook and bathroom count vary by category, so book the exact layout you want; Melbourne Park requires a separate city-to-park journey.

A fifteen-room boutique hotel above a neighbourhood bar and bistro in a restored landmark on Clarendon Street. It suits visitors who want a small South Melbourne base with a local place to eat and drink.

• 15 boutique rooms above a bar and bistro
• Check-in from 14:00; check-out 11:00
• After-hours arrival arranged by phone

Plan around: Rooms sit above a working bar and bistro. Request a room position that suits your noise preferences, and confirm breakfast, laundry and any access needs directly.

A Southbank base within the Crown precinct, offering access to the complex’s dining and entertainment at a lower price point than Crown Towers.

• 1-25 Whiteman Street, Southbank VIC 3006

Plan around: Promenade and Towers are separate hotels. Confirm the property and room type when booking.

A boutique upper-CBD hotel with studios and larger suites near Melbourne’s theatre and dining precinct. Guest laundry is useful for a longer stay; choose the exact suite and bedding for your party.

• Studios and one- or two-bedroom suites
• Guest laundry with detergent provided
• Breakfast starts 07:00 weekdays; 08:00 weekends and public holidays

Plan around: The upper-CBD location needs a separate journey to the tennis departure corridor. Confirm your suite’s beds and any cooking facilities; a suite name does not guarantee a kitchen.

The mid-range option in the Queens Road complex shared with Pullman, close to Albert Park Lake.

• 65 Queens Road, Melbourne VIC 3004

Plan around: Confirm Mercure on the reservation. Ask about luggage storage if checking out before your tennis session.

A boutique hotel within St Kilda’s Prince precinct, with compact doubles, balcony rooms and an adjoining-room option. Little Prince Wine serves breakfast; select the room layout and outlook that suit your week.

• Boutique, Deluxe and balcony room choices
• Adjoining Double Deluxe rooms share an ensuite
• Little Prince Wine breakfast: 07:00 weekdays; 08:00 weekends

Plan around: The precinct includes live music, so request an outlook that suits your noise preferences. Public Bar is temporarily closed; confirm reopening and breakfast service for your travel dates.

An independent boutique apartment hotel in a heritage Collins Street building. Suites and apartments combine a kitchenette, living space and an in-room washer/dryer, with larger layouts for guests spending a full week in Melbourne.

• In-room kitchenette and washer/dryer
• King or twin bedding options
• Queen Street entrance has no stairs

Plan around: Heritage rooms vary in layout and outlook, and some have stairs. Most kitchenettes have a cooktop, so confirm it for your category; use the Queen Street arrival entrance when bringing luggage.

A luxury hotel in the Crown Southbank complex, pairing a riverfront city base with restaurants and evening entertainment.

• 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank VIC 3006

Plan around: Allow for a Melbourne Park journey. Villas and premium suites cost extra.

A Queens Road hotel overlooking Albert Park Lake, sharing its precinct with Mercure. A practical VIP base for visitors prioritising proximity to the park.

• 65 Queens Road, Melbourne VIC 3004

Plan around: Confirm that your booking is for Pullman rather than Mercure; lake-facing rooms depend on the room category.

A Southbank riverfront hotel at Southgate, suited to guests combining tennis days with dining and time in the city.

• 1 Southgate Avenue, Southbank VIC 3006

Plan around: Riverside rather than trackside: include the transfer and final gate walk in your tournament-day plan.

A boutique hotel in a former automobile showroom on St Kilda Road, with king rooms and suites. Its motoring history and boulevard setting make it a distinctive base for a Melbourne tennis trip.

• Former automobile showroom named for Rolls Royce
• Rooms accommodate up to two guests
• Check-in 15:00; check-out 11:00

Plan around: Confirm your room outlook and noise preferences; this is a boulevard hotel rather than a lakeside stay.

Twelve one- and two-bedroom suites on Domain Road opposite the Royal Botanic Gardens. Private terraces, concierge service and suite kitchen and laundry facilities make this an intimate South Yarra choice for a longer Melbourne stay.

• 12 one- and two-bedroom suites
• Kitchen and laundry facilities in suites
• Check-in 14:00–23:00; check-out 11:00

Plan around: Garden outlook depends on the suite category; Urban Suites face South Yarra rooftops. The hotel has no private on-site parking, and late arrivals need advance arrangements.