Stunning views over Port Phillip Bay or the city, and impeccable finishes, greet you as you enter your luxury room or suite. Crown Towers sets the standard for luxury hotels in Melbourne and has been the recipient of several luxury hotel awards. Located a few minutes from the CBD, Crown Towers sits atop the Crown Entertainment Complex with its superb dining and drink establishments, the Crown Casino, high end shopping, cinema and day spa.

This central and luxurious hotel has spacious rooms with inviting king-size beds and cool Italian marble bathrooms. Each room sports a sterling city or river view. The top floors are set aside for Executive Suites, which have superior views and allow guests to access the relaxing Grand Club Lounge. Amenities include a swimming pool, fitness club, cafe, food court, bar and round-the-clock business centre.

Elegant, refined, warm and welcoming describes the ambience and room decor in this five star SouthBank Promenade located hotel. The Langham is ideally located on the banks of the Yarra (with stunning views across the river) and features all the best Melbourne has to offer right on its doorstep. With a Chuan Spa, exercise facilities, and a noteworthy restaurant – The Melba – there is much to savour at The Langham.

Stylish and distinctive rooms offer the latest in contemporary design and comfort, with updated fittings and granite throughout the bathrooms. Guests can enjoy Melbourne's Central Business District and its many restaurants and bars, or relax at Alto's ground floor bar 'A Lounge', enjoying a drink in front of an open fire. The hotel is also located in Melbourne's new Free Tram Zone, so visitors can travel at no cost around many of the tourist destinations in Melbourne.

True to its name, this whisper-quiet hotel is housed in a magnificent former railway building. The first bricks of the building were laid in 1887 and it served as the railway department headquarters for donkey's years. Located near Spencer Street station, these days it has plush red Pullman carpets in the suites and corridors long enough to drive a train down. This heritage-listed building is one of the most impressive hotels in Melbourne.

A part of the Art Series group, this boutique hotel is dedicated to the Australian artist David Larwill. Located in North Melbourne, just a short walk from the CBD, the Larwill comes complete with eclectic artworks and parkland views. The contemporary rooms boast modern fittings, iPod docks, espresso makers, minibars, microwaves and yoga mats for the health conscious. Some of the hotel's highlights include a chic café that serves stellar international fare, as well as a bar and a gym.

On the doorstep of trendy Chapel Street, the Claremont Guest House is one of the best cheap hotels in Melbourne. With 24-hour reception, bright and airy rooms, guest laundry facilities, and TVs and phones in each room, you're sure to enjoy your stay. Just 10 minutes from the CBD, and with public transport near the front door, you're never far from the action. It's perfect for the budget traveller with dormitory rooms and shared bathrooms.

A reliable budget option located in the heart of Melbourne's Chinatown, Hotel Ibis boasts 121 rooms with comfortable, contemporary and primarily functional interiors. A buffet-style breakfast is served every morning, alongside a 24-hour "Grab it and Go" menu. The hotel also features a fitness centre and an LCD TV in every room.

Located in West Melbourne, with the North Melbourne shopping village close by, Miami Hotel has great facilities for the budget conscious traveller, including wireless broadband, internet kiosks, and free off-street parking. The hotel specialises in group bookings and is described as clean, basic, warm and comfortable through several user reviews.