Showing posts with label Melbourne bars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Melbourne bars. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Vintage glam at the Hotel Windsor, Melbourne


Melbourne's famous Hotel Windsor is kicking up its heels and celebrating all things 20's - 1920's, giving you the perfect opportunity to indulge those vintage fantasies and glam it up. Could be a great romantic surprise weekend away?!

From November to April 2012, the landmark hotel is offering a 1920's-themed "Glam Package". Guests will receive a DVD of the famous 1974 Great Gatsby movie starring Mia Farrow and Robert Redford, a free cocktail from the era and an exclusive diamante Hotel Windsor spider brooch valued at $125.

The 180-room Hotel Windsor was built in 1883, pre-dating some of the world's leading grand hotels including the Savoy in London, which was built in 1889, the Waldorf Astoria in New York which dates back to 1893, and the Ritz Paris which opened in 1898.

And you'll enjoy it all in the finest Victorian style, lavished with the hotel's magnificent architecture, its award-winning exemplary level of service and the superb dining experiences offered at 111 Spring Street Restaurant, including the renowned traditional afternoon tea for a really special experience together.

The "Glam Package" starts from just $315 for a superior room, and $415 for a Hotel Windsor suite.  Room bookings are subject to availability. For reservations or further information contact the hotel on 03 9633 600 or visit their website.  

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

New Gold Mountain, Melbourne




Blink as you walk on by and you may just miss the entrance to New Gold Mountain.  So may we recommend you keep those eyes wide open when on Liverpool Street, because this is one of the coolest places to retreat to for drinks and intimate socialising. It's got a great rep with locals who come here to enjoy the gorgeous interior, well stocked bar and superb cocktails on the first levels, while heading upstairs there is a whole different ambience going on. We've heard people associate it with that dark, secretive vibe of an opium dens of old Shanghai - you know, the dark moody tones, beaded curtains and wooden screens, red, red, red everywhere - and that's really what it feels like.  Book a table, and cocoon yourselves away in to one of the secluded alcoves where you can relax to the sounds of jazz and chill out tunes, and enjoy the many delights this unique space offers.