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The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
Luxury hotel opened in 2023 on the top 17 floors of an 80-storey Lonsdale Street tower, with 257 rooms, a level-64 spa and infinity pool.
At a glance
- Type
- Luxury high-rise hotel
- Area
- Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Australia
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- ritzcarlton.com
Good to know
- Spa
- Infinity pool
- Indoor pool
- Restaurant
- Cocktail bar
Why we recommend it
The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne opened in 2023 after a nine-year wait and occupies the top 17 floors of West Side Place, an 80-storey tower at 650 Lonsdale Street in the city centre. Forbes Travel Guide describes it as the tallest hotel in Melbourne and in Australia. Guests arrive at a ground-floor lobby, where the bronze door handles are cast from a piece by the Indigenous artist Maree Clarke, before taking the lifts to the hotel levels.
There are 257 rooms and suites, spread between levels 65 and 79. The building was designed by Cottee Parker Architects, and the interiors are by the Melbourne firm BAR Studio, which gave the hotel a gallery-like feel with art by First Nations and local artists. Bathrooms are finished in Calacatta oro marble with gilded fixtures and soaking tubs, and full-size Diptyque toiletries are provided.
Food and drink are concentrated at the top of the tower. Atria, the signature restaurant, is led by executive chef Michael Greenlaw and focuses on modern Australian cooking and locally caught seafood; its bar looks out over Port Phillip Bay, and its name comes from the brightest star in the southern sky. Cameo, the cocktail lounge, is known for drinks made with vintage and antique spirits, and The Ritz-Carlton Lobby Lounge is a further option. Breakfast is served on level 80 with sunrise views.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa is on level 64 and includes a vitality pool, steam room, sauna and an indoor infinity pool with panoramic views across the city. A black marble water feature outside the spa recalls a historic Melbourne fountain, and there is also a gym.
Recognition has followed. The hotel cites a 2026 Michelin Guide Key and the title of Gourmet Traveller Hotel of the Year for 2025, and it appears in the Forbes Travel Guide as a Recommended property for 2026. It does not publish an official star rating on its own site.
This is a hotel for couples on a special occasion, honeymooners and travellers who want the views to be part of the trip. Melbourne Airport is about 20 to 35 minutes away by road, and Avalon Airport between 40 minutes and just over an hour. For reservations, call +61 3 9122 2888; restaurant and spa bookings can also be made through the website.
The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne FAQs
Where is The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne?
At 650 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.
How many rooms are there?
257 rooms and suites, on levels 65 to 79 of the 80-storey tower.
Is there a pool?
Yes. The spa on level 64 has an infinity pool and a vitality pool, and an indoor pool is listed among the amenities.
Where is breakfast served?
On level 80, with sunrise views over the city.
What restaurants and bars are there?
Atria (modern Australian), Cameo (cocktail bar) and The Ritz-Carlton Lobby Lounge.
Has the hotel won awards?
It cites a 2026 Michelin Guide Key and Gourmet Traveller Hotel of the Year 2025.
What spa facilities are there?
The Ritz-Carlton Spa on level 64 has a vitality pool, steam room, sauna and infinity pool.
How do I contact the hotel?
Call +61 3 9122 2888.