Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with Dorsett Melbourne. From a festive accommodation package and handmade Christmas puddings, to a festive-themed high tea and cocktails, there’s no better time to plan a visit to this vibrant inner-city hotel.
Miracle on Little Lonsdale Street – accommodation package:
Back by popular demand, Dorsett Melbourne is once again collaborating with The Mailroom Co. to present Miracle on Little Lonsdale Street. This unique hotel experience is inspired by the 1947 film, Miracle on 34th Street, which celebrates the magic and kindness of Christmas.
Created especially for families with young children, this overnight accommodation package is designed to add a touch of sparkle to your city stay through kindness and personalised touches. Each booking will receive a gorgeous personalised letter from Santa, handcrafted by The Mailroom Co., a Christmas teddy bear keepsake and complimentary breakfast for kids (aged up to 12 years old). As an added bonus, families staying on Christmas Eve will also receive complimentary extras, including milk and cookies for Santa and gift-wrapping services.
This is a fantastic option for families who are travelling to Melbourne during the festive season. Or, for anyone heading into the city to see the Myer Christmas windows or city Christmas lights, inviting them to make a night of it and extend the Christmas magic.
When: Starting from $335.00, the package is available to book from now until the 18th December, for stays between now and the 28th of February 2025.
Miracle On Little Lonsdale Street High Tea:
Following a sold-out event in 2024, Dorsett Melbourne will add to the festive fun with the second instalment of their High Tea on Little Lonsdale, a joyous event held on both Sunday 7 and Sunday 14 of December.
Taking place 1:30pm, guests will be treated to a complimentary drink on arrival, shared high tea stand with unlimited fresh baked scones, savourites and sandwiches, buffet-style and a selection of merry sweet desserts, handcrafted by Dorsett Melbourne’s Pastry Chef round out a range of mini delicacies.
The Miracle on Little Lonsdale High Tea is available to book now for $80pp + booking fee. For those wanting to add to the merriment, a one-hour free-flowing beverage package is available to add on for $35pp + booking fees. Perfect for the whole family, kids can enjoy a taste of the festive fun for $40pp + booking fee.
When: Miracle on Little Lonsdale Street High Tea is happening on Sunday 7 and Sunday 14 December.
Time: 1:30pm to 3pm
Where: Dorsett Melbourne, 615 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Cost: $80 for adults, $40 for children. Plus the option of adding on the beverage package for $35 per person.
Festive Cocktails:
Celebrate the festive season with a specially crafted Christmas cocktail at Jin Bar. Located on the ground floor of Dorsett Melbourne and easily accessible from Little Lonsdale Street, this stylish cocktail bar, with its gold decor, is the ideal spot for a cheeky pre-Christmas cocktail or two. Choose from the following:
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Jingle Bell Rum – White rum, Cointreau, cinnamon, passionfruit, lemon and soda
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Strawberry Sleigh Ride – Bailey’s, strawberry, vodka and milk
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Little Rum-mer boy – White rum, bourbon, caramel, lemon and apple juice
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Mocha’n Around The Christmas Tree – Disaronno, Kahlúa and milk
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Have Yourself A Berry Little Christmas – Gin, dry vermouth, strawberry, lychee, cranberry and lemon
Handmade Christmas Puddings:
To round out the festive fun, Dorsett Melbourne’s Executive Chef Paolo Andrada will be serving up a housemade, traditional Christmas pudding. Available online and from Little Jin under the hotel’s Little Larder range, the pudding marks the beginning of Dorsett Melbourne’s journey into locally made, take-home treats – with more delicious creations to come.
