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Victoria: Rendezvous is bringing romance back to the city thanks to a modern make-over that has seen old world grandeur and new world charm combine in one of Melbourne’s finest historic hotels, Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne.
The hotel, which showcased its new look late last year, is a ‘must-stay’ on the doorstep of everything Melbourne is legendary for: art, culture, coffee, shopping, food, festivals, and sport. But, more incredibly, a heritage landmark that predates bitumen roads, the first electric train ride and ‘must-see’ icons the State Library Victoria’s Insta-worthy dome and the Capitol House building.
Constructed in 1913, the original building – respectfully celebrated in the refurbishment – started life as The Commercial Travellers Association Building and was designed by architect Harry Tompkins. To this day, it is one of the finest and most distinct expressions of the Edwardian Baroque style in Melbourne and the Grand Vestibule has seen many a beaming bride twirling beneath it.
Reimagining this gorgeous hotel was nothing short of a labour of love with designers combining an eclectic mix of old-world charm and cutting-edge design.
Natural lighting and local photography feature in rooms that are designed to exude a certain elegance and decadence of bygone times.  Think plush, quilted velvet headboards, custom-designed, multi-purpose desks and beautiful detail in the mirrors and soft furnishings.
Guest feedback was also considered as swing doors on the bathroom were replaced with barn doors for a more efficient use of the functional space available.  A brass track system added a touch of luxury to the design theme.
The lead-in ‘Commerce Room’ category pays homage to the Commercial Travellers Association who commissioned the original building. The 22sqm rooms, which feature contemporary design yet retain their old-world charm, start from $189/night. The hotel’s Yarra View Perkins rooms feature hints of brass and marble, and offer a sense of intimate luxury, whilst at the other end of the scale, the spacious 50sqm Tompkins Master Suite boasts a living room, master bedroom with king bed and spacious bathrooms and retail at $489/night.
Sink back into the plush chairs at the newly refurbished Travellers Bar and enjoy your favourite tipple. Boasting an impressive line-up of Australian spirits, curated cocktails and locally sourced wines, the bar also has a mouth-watering food menu on offer.  The magic continues in the kitchens with an European-inspired menu and all the makings of a romantic night in, in the hotel’s Mr Tompkins restaurant, which opens in March.
Favourites like Rendezvous’ legendary High Tea service will continue to be available every Thursday to Sunday.
“What’s exciting is that Rendezvous Melbourne continues an important legacy as both a meeting place and piece of living history, within walking distance of everything people come to see and experience in this remarkable and romantic city,” says Regional General Manager, Stephen Moore.