Fodor's Expert Review Next Hotel Melbourne

Woven into Melbourne's new 80 Collins precinct, the entrance to Next is so discreet, it's almost as though you're slipping into your secret Melbourne home—albeit one with a Clef d'Or concierge. Set amongst the skyscrapers of the "Paris End" of Collins Street, its rooms are thoughtfully designed with luxurious beds and Melbourne-made toiletries, and its in-house restaurant, La Madonna, showcases the skills and the origins of its two head chefs, from Hong Kong and Sicily. Test the hotel's own barrel-aged spirits at the cocktail bar, or take your drink into one of the many deep armchairs hidden around the intimate public areas, with its clubby, members-only feel.