I was currious enough to find out more info on this particular hotel - some of the result from the Meridien itself was this...
".....The magnificent 19th century venetian-style property, located in the heart of the city’s Collins Street precinct was designed by celebrated architect -- William Pitt. Built in 1891, the hotel began its life as two separate buildings, housing the famous Melbourne wool stores and offices.
The bluestone cobbled laneway between the Rialto and Winfield buildings once echoed the clatter of horse and carts conveying wool and wheat to Melbourne’s wharves, and is still retained in its original form in the basement level of the hotel today.
The hotel’s nine-storey glass atrium sits between the two historical towers, which now hold the accommodation rooms....."
It definitely has atmosphere and charm to it.
I believe its unique...and worth seing, staying there or not.
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Prices: US$120-180
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Phone: +61 3 9620 9111
Address: 495 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Website: http://melbourne.lemeridien.com
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on Aug 3, 2004
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