The Olsen Melbourne Art Series – A Favorite for Families in Melbourne
About the Hotel
Art-Filled Accommodations
The Olsen offers 224 suites featuring kitchenettes, air conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. All rooms include reproductions of John Olsen's artworks. The John Olsen Penthouse (156m²) includes original Olsen drawings, a private herb garden, a 17-degree plunge pool, and a 30-degree hydrotherapy spa. The Lake Eyre Penthouse (160m²) features a private pool. Rooms offer views of South Yarra and Toorak.
Onsite Dining Options
Spoonbill Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a paddock-to-plate Australian menu. Two Wrongs Bar offers high-end dining in a dive bar setting. In-room dining is available, and mini-bars feature snacks from local producers.
Recreation and Facilities
The hotel features a glass-bottomed heated pool overlooking Chapel Street, a gymnasium with Technogym equipment, and a vitamin D therapy deck. The art gallery showcases John Olsen's works, with tours available from the in-house art curator.
South Yarra Location
The Olsen is on Chapel Street in South Yarra, 500 meters from Prahran Market. It's a 5-minute walk to the Yarra River, 20 minutes to the Royal Botanic Gardens, and 40 minutes to the Melbourne Cricket Ground. South Yarra Railway Station (Sandringham, Frankston lines) is nearby. Route 78 trams stop outside.
Hotel Services
Services include 24-hour concierge and security, Smart Car rental, Lekker bicycle and scooter hire, and six meeting spaces for events. The penthouse suites and poolside area are available for private events accommodating up to 50 guests.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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