The Hotel: Oaks On William

Nestled just opposite the Flagstaff Gardens, in the vicinity of Regent Theater and St. Paul’s Cathedral, Oaks On William offers modern apartment accommodation set against a backdrop of numerous entertainment, shopping and dining venues. Boasting 270 studio apartments, the property is an ideal base for both business and leisure travellers. Guests can also take advantage of the on-site amenities, such as a cafe and bar, gym and coin-operated laundry. 

The apartments feature full kitchens, tea- and coffee-making facilities, as well as flat-screen TVs with selected Foxtel channels. The rooms are all air-conditioned, and offer views over the gardens, the city skyline or the famed Melbourne laneways. Guests can relax thanks to airy interiors and calm-colour decorations. 

Room Details

Studio Apartment

• Bed size/type: one king bed
• Standard/maximum occupancy: two adults
• The apartment offers full kitchen facilities, a private balcony overlooking Singers Lane, LCD TV with cable channels and air-conditioning

Studio Park Room

• Bed size/type: one king bed
• Standard/maximum occupancy: two adults
• The Studio Park Room boasts views of Flagstaff Gardens and offers a fully-equipped kitchen, small dining area, LCD TV with cable channels

The Area: Melbourne, VIC

Dubbed Australia’s fashion capital, Melbourne boasts a strong coffee and cafe culture and a solid array of boutique fashion stores. Spend the day wandering between the cafe-lined alleyways, shopping for boutique and vintage clothes, and discovering hidden galleries and rooftop bars. Pack a romantic picnic and spend another day relaxing among the flowers and leafy trees in Botanic Gardens. A stroll along the Yarra River also provides plenty of photo opportunities. From Richmond, the CBD lies only a short drive away and tempts keen shoppers and foodies alike. Shopping fanatics can keep themselves entertained with a trip to Collins Street, a luxurious strand housing local markets, galleries, boutiques and cafes. Often regarded as Australia’s premier street, Collins Street is the domain of historical Victorian-era architecture, luxury boutiques including Prada, Dior and Cartier and the financial district of Melbourne. Head to the ‘Paris end’ of the street for a look at ancient buildings, all holding onto memories of former days while still staying poised for daily tourists’ photo snaps.