630 Chapel St, South Yarra, Melbourne, Australia | (618) 248-8274
Trendy South Yarra neighborhood with shopping and dining
Huge upscale rooms and suites with kitchenettes
Some suites have private gardens
Heated indoor pool opens up onto an outdoor courtyard
Bar and breakfast brasserie on-site
Eight modern meeting rooms offer a variety of configurations
On-site fitness room has a sauna
Some distance from the city center
Elevators don't reach every floor
No full restaurant
Fee for Wi-Fi and parking
Long a destination for visiting celebrities, The
Como Melbourne features upscale rooms and garden suites that continue to shine thanks to a 2012
renovation. The indoor atrium pool area and outdoor courtyard make the hotel a
beautiful retreat in the city, isolated from the traffic on Chapel Street. It's
in a neighborhood famous for its shopping, art galleries, and restaurants, but the
South Yarra location isn't ideal for tourists planning to explore the heart of
the city. The bar and breakfast venue covers the basics, and most won't
miss a full restaurant with so many eating options nearby.
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Scene
Chic marble interiors with celebrity allure
The Como knows how to blend a dark palate
of natural materials with pops of wild color within its sophisticated interiors, which feel luxurious without too much pretense. A black marble staircase
dominates the entryway and the lobby becomes a futuristic expanse of white
leather furniture with faded gray marble floors. The sharp front desk is a
rectangle of white marble, backed by a wall of white glass. The monochrome
decor is cut by a bright magenta carpet that runs through the space, with
matching orchids arranged on wooden tables interspersed between
the minimalist sitting areas. For those with limited mobility, keep in
mind that the elevators don't reach all floors within the six-story building.
Location
On a busy street in South Yarra
The hotel is situated on a quiet block of
the prestigious Chapel Street close to the Yarra River, in a part of town known
for boutique shopping and nightlife. There are numerous casual and fine dining
restaurants within walking distance, but other Melbourne attractions are
further afield. The city center is a good 15-minute drive away depending
on traffic, which can get heavy in the area. Public transportation is easily
accessible though, with the South Yarra train station being closest. Expect a
30-minute drive northwest to reach Melbourne Airport.
Rooms
The hotel features studios and suites with huge bathrooms, as well as kitchenettes and private gardens.
The hotel's 107 rooms are divided into
studios and several kinds of suites, with a neutral gray decor and black and
white furniture. Leafy prints decorate some of the white walls, while massive
framed mirrors lean dramatically against others. Ergonomic roller chairs accompany
large wooden work desks while suites also feature large sitting and dining areas
under black pendant lamps. Many suites have kitchenettes with
glossy appliances, including dishwashers, ovens, and electric
stovetops. Several third floor suites open onto private, Japanese rock
garden patios. All bathrooms are decked out in black marble with
boutique Appelles toiletries and enough space for big walk-in showers as well
as separate soaking tubs. There are also three individually decorated penthouse
suites (Gold, Gem, and Pearl), each spanning two floors connected by a spiral
staircase with additions like Nespresso machines and private saunas, with one
unit featuring a baby grand piano.
Features
Indoor pool with retractable roof, outdoor courtyard, and cocktail bar
With no shortage of dining nearby, the hotel has no full-time restaurant, providing only a morning repast at its on-site venue The Brasserie. Breakfast is pricey, but the continental buffet is augmented by an a la carte menu for hot items like eggs cooked to order. SOBar serves double duty as a cocktail lounge as well as an occasional venue for private events. Events can also be held in the Como's eight dedicated meeting rooms, which can host up to 150 people. The indoor pool isn't directly accessible by elevator, but the big atrium is still one of the most welcoming areas in the hotel. The glass rooftop is retractable and an adjacent outdoor courtyard adds even more fresh-air space to relax.
