MELBOURNE | Melbourne CBD’s West End is growing fast. Formerly quiet parts of the city are becoming busy, and there are plenty of great new options for lovers of good food and drink in this part of town. With this growth, has come an increase in accommodation options in the area. One of these is, Quincy Hotel Melbourne, TFH’s first hotel under the ‘Quincy’ label, in Australia. I recently visited and stayed overnight as a guest of the hotel.
Location
Quincy Hotel Melbourne is in a good location in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Being in the West End, you’re just up the road from Southern Cross Station, which is handy if you need to get to and from Tullamarine Airport using the SkyBus. Close proximity to the station is also handy if you have a country train to catch. Marvel Stadium is a short walk away, and you can easily pop across the Yarra into Southbank and the Crown.
There are loads of great restaurants and bars withing walking distance, and you’ve got access to several tram routes that will get you to other parts of town quickly. Flinders Street station is just a 13 minute walk, or 8 minute tram ride away.
Rooms
Quincy Hotel Melbourne contains 241 rooms. They’re roughly split into three types – Attitude, Skyline, and Quincy. The exact size and amenities in each room depends on the room type you’re in.
The rooms are well thought out, and make good use of the hotel’s narrow footprint. All have a fresh, modern, colourful design, and feature things like a pull out room safe and decent sized wardrobe, and velvet chairs. The mini bar features South East Asian snacks and coffee pod machine, a large TV with free to air channels and music, and Chromecast, and a plush, comfortable bed with nice pillows. If the default pillow isn’t to your tastes, there’s a pillow menu on offer so you can get just the right one for you.
Like the main room, bathroom are small, but well designed. There’s a decent sized dual regular and rain combo shower, and depending on the room, a bathtub. The mirror is large, and there are refillable Kevin Murphy toiletries, and toilet paper from Who Gives A Crap.
All rooms come with free WiFi, and if you’re on level 10 or higher, you can expect decent views of the city.
Amenities
You’ll find all of the important amenities at Quincy Hotel Melbourne. There’s a heated rooftop swimming pool, and a small gym with cardio and weights equipment. A dry cleaning service and room service are offered, and there’s a dedicated events space if you have an event to plan.
If you have a car, there’s off-site undercover parking available, charged at $35 per night.
Eat & Drink
There’s two options for food and drink at Quincy – restaurant Salted Egg, and rooftop bar, The Q. The menu of both is from ex-Chin Chin and Jimmy Liks chef Adam Woodfield, who has eaten and travelled extensively through South East Asia.
Salted Egg is a Thai-leaning, South East Asian restaurant offering a diverse range of dishes from, and influenced by, the region. Think smoked duck betel leaf with jeaw, lemongrass, mint and coriander; son in law eggs with yellow bean sauce, green mango and herb salad; and kao soi curry with chicken cutlet, roasted chilli oil, and pickled mustard greens. The latter is a particular highlight.
Be sure to check out the house cocktails, inspired by the same flavours that inspire the food menu. You can also try different inspired cocktails at rooftop bar The Q. There’s impressive views from the 28th floor, tasty drinks, and a great snack menu. Try the char sui loaded fries, and the zesty Thai fried chicken ribs doused in fish sauce.
The Verdict
Quincy Hotel Melbourne is a great option for those looking for a modern, fun hotel in Melbourne’s West End. It’s well located if you’ve got something on in this part of town, and gives you easy access to the rest of the best that Melbourne has to offer. Rooms are small, but they get all of the important things right. The comfortable bed and pillows in particular, are much appreciated, and the food and drink offering is solid.
Quincy Hotel Melbourne
590 Flinders Lane
Melbourne
Victoria 3000
Australia
Telephone: (03) 9492 7400
E-mail: [email protected]
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