Lindrum Hotel, Melbourne

The Lindrum has its own unique sense of boutique style, as soon as we arrived I was immediately bowled over by the decor which was welcoming with a 'loungey' and laid-back feel accentrated by the symbolic snooker table taking centre stage. The staff were warm as toast, whilst the check-in process involves filling in a form whereby you get to choose which newspaper you desire every morning and whether you desire an 'express' checking out on departure, amongst other things. Onto the hotel rooms, and it was more doses of the same impressive Lindrum style and ambience. Size of room was excellent even for our 'Standard' room offering, highlights for me were the high ceilings which drove home the innate sense of luxury - you knew you weren't staying at an average multi-storey 4 star establishment. The overhead showers also deserve a mention. We were thoroughly impressed with our experience of the Lindrum, it is a little off the beaten track and different. The only (quite minor) issues we had were having to drag our suitcases up a flight of stairs upon arrival, the fridge was inopeative in our room. Some people will also bemoan the lack of a view from the room but this was a non-issue for us. All in all, I am not surprised why it is often mentioned as the best boutique hotel in Australia.

This is a great hotel within a short walking distance to flinders street station,so very close for shopping in flinders lane or going the other way & shopping in collins street.Lovely room downstairs for a quiet drink,a game of billiards, or a chat with other guests.

The Lindrum Hotel felt like a boutique hotel with a very professional edge to it. It was reminiscent of some hotels in New York but thankfully without the NY street noise! A very central location that well suited our tourist visit to Melbourne. Lots of tourist sites within walking distance and the public transport was very handy. The interesting history of the building is reflected in the billiard room; and the warm open fire provided a welcome evening offset to the changeable Melbourne weather.