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CHAPTER 11 . MELBOURNE
(US$94–US$107) deluxe double; A$145–A$165 (US$94–US$107) balcony double; A$180–A$275
(US$117–US$179) suite (sleeps up to 4). Extra person A$20 (US$13). AE, DC, MC, V. On-street parking. Tram:
16 from Swanston St.; 96 from Flinders St. Amenities: Restaurant; bar; 4 lit tennis courts; bike rental;
concierge; tour desk; car-rental desk; room service; massage; babysitting; laundry/dry cleaning service opposite
hotel; nonsmoking rooms. In room: A/C, TV, dataport, kitchenette, fridge, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron.
Olembia Private Hotel This sprawling Edwardian house, built in 1922, is
set back from a busy St. Kilda street behind a leafy courtyard. It’s popular with
tourists, business travelers, and young families; everyone gets together for the
frequent video nights, wine and cheese parties, and barbecues. The clean bedrooms
are simply furnished, with little more than a double bed, or two singles,
a desk, a hand basin, and a wardrobe. Guests share six bathrooms. There’s a very
comfortable sitting room, and a courtyard area with barbecues. The Olembia is
near St. Kilda beach and the host of restaurants lining Acland Street.
96 Barkly St., St. Kilda, Melbourne, VIC 3182. & 03/9537 1412. Fax 03/9537 1600. www.olembia.com.au. 23
units, none with bathroom. A$48 (US$31) single; A$74 (US$48) double. Dorm rooms A$24 (US$16). AE, MC, V.
Free parking.Tram: 96 from Bourke St. to stop 138. Amenities: Bike rental; coin-op laundry; nonsmoking rooms.
Worth a Splurge
Robinson’s by the Sea Finds For something special, Robinson’s by the
Sea fits the bill. Both the management and pet dog are incredibly friendly at this
1870s heritage B&B just across from the beach. They encourage an evening
social scene, and downstairs you’ll find a comfortable, antiques-filled living
room, and a dining room. Four of the five bedrooms are upstairs. Each is
unique. The Eastern Room has a four-poster queen-size bed and Indian and
Chinese furniture, whereas the Rose Room is decorated with patterned flowers
and pastel colors. The units all share three communal bathrooms, one with a tub
and shower, a second with a shower, and the third with a Jacuzzi tub and shower.
There are wood floorboards and fireplaces throughout.
335 Beaconsfield Parade, St. Kilda, Melbourne, VIC 3182. & 03/9534 2683. Fax 03/9534 2683. www.
robinsonsbythesea.com.au. 5 units, none with bathroom, and 2 self-contained studio units. A$155–A$195
(US$100–US$127) double; A$95 (US$62) studio units. Rates include cooked breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. Free
parking. Tram: 112 to Cowderoy St., St. Kilda. Amenities: Health club nearby; bike rental; babysitting; laundry
service; nonsmoking rooms. In room: TV, coffeemaker, hair dryer.
IN SOUTH YARRA
Hotel Claremont The high ceilings and the mosaic tiles in the lobby welcome
visitors into the interior of this old-world hotel. It’s an attractive place, though
sparsely furnished. The two-star–rated rooms are comfortable enough, and each
comes with either a double or a single bed. There is no elevator in this three-story
building with 72 stairs, so it could be a bad choice for travelers with disabilities.
189 Toorak Rd., South Yarra, VIC 3141. & 1300/301 630 in Australia or 03/9826 8000. Fax 03/9827 8652.
www.hotelclaremont.com. 80 units, none with bathroom. A$56 (US$36) single; A$68 (US$44) double. Extra
person A$10 (US$6.50). Children stay free in parent’s room. Rates include continental breakfast. AE, DC, MC,
V. On-street parking. Amenities: Coin-op laundry; nonsmoking rooms, Internet. In room: TV.
4 Great Deals on Dining
Melbourne’s ethnically diverse population ensures a healthy selection of international
cooking styles. Chinatown, in the city center, is a fabulous hunting
ground for Chinese, Malaysian, Thai, Indonesian, Japanese, and Vietnamese
fare, often at bargain prices. Carlton has plenty of Italian cuisine, but the outdoor
restaurants on Lygon Street are aimed at unsuspecting tourists, and can be
overpriced and disappointing, so avoid them; Richmond is crammed with Greek