United Places Hotel Botanic Gardens

Style

Creative genius

Setting

In bloom

United Places Hotel Botanic Gardens in Melbourne is custom-made for the design conscious traveller. Boasting a personalised concierge service, A-class style, access to faultless Australian cuisine and winsome views. This hotel has pedigree: its understated good looks come courtesy of the Carr Design Group (the team behind Smith-star Jackalope in the Mornington Peninsula), and highly acclaimed chef – Scott Picket – captains Matilda 159, United Places’ sister restaurant. Fittings, furnishings and additional flourishes showcase a creative collaboration, including sofas by Patricia Urquiola, bath products by Le Labo and organic throws by Loom Towels. The peaceful South Yarra locale showcases a greener, serener side to this vibrant city.

Facilities

Rooms

12 suites.

Checkout

11am. Check-in, 2pm.

More Details

Complimentary breakfast of fresh bread, pastries, gluten-free granola, tea, coffee and juice available from 7am.

Also

Guests enjoy priority seating in Matilda 159, the hotel’s acclaimed restaurant. The guest services team will sort dinner reservations, theatre tickets, private tours, transfers and more.

Free Internet Access

Laundry

On-Site Restaurant

Room Service

At the Hotel

Butler service; free WiFi throughout; laundry service; valet parking. In rooms: 4K HDTV with Netflix; Bang & Olufsen portable speaker; minibar; free bottled water; coffee-making kit; a kettle and tea; Le Labo bath products. Each suite has a kitchenette with an oven, microwave, dishwasher, sink and washing machine.

Our Favourite Rooms

Every room has a large balcony – opt for one surveying the Botanic Gardens for maximum lush-and-leafy views. On the other hand, Urban One-Bedroom Suites are good for city-lovers who want to spy on Melbourne’s rooftops and laneways.

Packing Tips

Bring greenery to match the gardens… and an appetite for good food in Matilda 159.

Also

The front desk can arrange fitness sessions in your suite or in the gardens opposite the hotel – including a complimentary Technogym virtual training system, personal training, yoga and Pilates – and beauty treatments in your suite or at a local salon.

Children

Little Smiths are welcome. Domain Park and the Royal Botanic Gardens (which has a special section for little ones) are just opposite the hotel.

Gallery

Food & Drink

Top Table

They’re all rather lovely – but avoid seats at the busy bar if you’re on a hot date or having an intimate tête-à-tête.

Dress Code

Urban Melburnian: model threads from local designers such as Lady Petrova, Alpha60 and APC Melbourne.

Hotel Restaurant

Acclaimed chef Scott Pickett (of Estelle and Saint Crispin fame, with two Chef Hat awards to his name) helms Matilda 159, named after Scott’s daughter. He remains on fine form here, wooing diners via a flame-licked charcoal grill. The menu is Modern Australian: try kangaroo tartare, octopus, Wagyu bavette or Macedon Ranges duck – and save room for rotisserie pineapple. All that flame-grilling inspires the styling, with timber taking a star role: admire tables commissioned from local maker Hugh Makin and the series of display cabinets, showcasing quality produce used in the kitchen. Guests can also take advantage of United Places’ nifty in-suite dining service: the hotel's obliging staff will set out the award-winning fare for you to enjoy in the comfort and intimacy of your suite.

Hotel Bar

Make the most of Matilda 159’s wine, beer, spirits and cocktails – and dip into your booze-stocked minibar.

Last Orders

Dinner is served until 10pm in the restaurant.

Room Service

Order food and drink to your suite around the clock with a simple call to the front desk.

Planes

Melbourne International Airport at Tullamarine is a half-hour drive away. Smith24 are also available to sort out your flights.

Trains

South Yarra station, a five-minute drive from United Places, is on the Sandringham line, which stops at all stations to Flinders Lane Station in Melbourne’s Central Business District.

Automobiles

It takes just five minutes to get here by car from the CBD. The hotel doesn't have on-site parking but there's ample street-parking close by.

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

Melbourne’s famous for its array of world-class eating and drinking spots, so make sure to ask the knowledgeable staff for recommendations of their favourite local haunts. Don’t stop at food and drink, either. They’re your go-to for off-the-beaten path activities, winery day trips, spa treatment bookings – whatever tickles your fancy. Spend a cultural morning or afternoon at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art on Sturt Street. Browse delicious edible wares at Prahran Market on Commercial Road, open on Tuesday and Thursday to Sunday. Catch a match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Brunton Avenue. You can hardly ignore them, since they’re on your doorstep – potter around the magnificent Royal Botanic Gardens on Birdwood Avenue.

Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt

This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .