{"id":29927,"date":"2013-12-03T09:00:44","date_gmt":"2013-12-02T23:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=29927"},"modified":"2018-05-14T09:21:55","modified_gmt":"2018-05-13T23:21:55","slug":"hotel-review-adelphi-hotel-melbourne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/hotel-review-adelphi-hotel-melbourne\/","title":{"rendered":"Hotel Review: Adelphi Hotel, Melbourne"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s a wet and dreary afternoon when I wander up Flinders Lane in Melbourne. But as I walk up the small flight of stairs into my home for the night, the Adelphi<\/a>, I’m instantly hit with warm smiles from behind the front desk.<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Having recently reopened its doors after an extensive refurbishment, it’s obvious the shine of the occasion hasn’t rubbed off.
\nLocated among the thriving hub of Melbourne’s CBD, it must be difficult for hotels to grab the many traveller’s interest and intrigue. But Adelphi gives it a real go with a life-size iron horse greeting guests from the top of an extended lobby, which leads you down to a mix of tasteful table dining and informal window-side bench swings. It\u2019s an open invitation to spend time and relax. And why wouldn’t you with one of Melbourne’s premier dessert hot spots, Om Nom<\/a>, awaiting you once you’ve left the horse and cart behind.\"Inside<\/a>Delving further into the hotel itself, the room decor is minimalist and modern, but has everything you would want for a business trip or short escape. Michael, Adelphi’s main man for all things customer service, takes great pleasure in showing me the features \u2013 a large room with king bed, bathroom with large shower and bath, WiFi, robes and all the other basics.
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But it’s the little touches of Adelphi that make you feel extra special: a personal welcome message on the room mirror; a bar fridge with water, juice and Coca-Cola refilled each day for your use, all free (boom!). There’s also a snacks jar with a generous selection of savouries and sweets, again free and refilled each morning for guests. “If they’re not gone in the morning, I’ll be pretty disappointed,”<\/strong> Michael says with a grin.
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The bathroom is also pimped out with an eclectic range of soaps, scrubs, and \u2018fizzes\u2019 \u2013 a new concept for your male blogger who up until now, didn\u2019t realise baths could fizz\u2026 But the Australian-made Appelles skincare range presented in a rustic looking box by the bath is a welcome treat (if not for me, for Mrs LML at home!). And with the weather outside preventing me from exploring the rooftop lap pool and other city sights for the time being, it\u2019s a good excuse to put all these treats to the test.
\nLater that evening I emerge refreshed and ready to face the outside world. I\u2019m delighted to find the venue for my central city event is only a short walk away, so the weather won\u2019t worry me too much. After mixing, mingling and braving the cold, I\u2019m back a few hours later and ready to cap the night off with a complimentary glass of Josef Chromy\u2019s Botrytis: yet another perk to add to the list.<\/p>\n\"Adelphi<\/a>\n

My three top tips for enjoying every lastminute of Adelphi:
\n1.<\/strong> Make sure you get through at least a few things on the dessert menu \u2013 too good to miss!<\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> Enjoy the free snacks, drinks and WiFi in your room \u2013 it\u2019s rare you get such complimentary service from even the highest quality hotel.<\/p>\n

3.<\/strong> After a night out in Melbourne, head back to the Adelphi bar for a quick sticky or cocktail while reclining on the swing chairs and enjoying some relaxing lounge music.<\/p>\n

Tell us in the comments; what freebies do you get most excited about at a hotel? And would the promise of an onsite dessert bar influence your hotel booking? It\u2019s a yes from us!<\/i><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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