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tion) can be a respite from the debauchery of King St, and has a handy location for South-
ern Cross Station. It piles on the freebies, including pancakes on Sunday, internet access
and a decent feed of pasta on Wednesday nights. Dorms and private rooms are well main-
tained, and a step above many others.
Adina Apartment Hotel
APARTMENT
$$
( 03-8663 0000;
www.adinahotels.com.au
;
88 Flinders St; apt from $165; ; City Circle, 70, 75)
Quintessential Melbourne, these designer-cool monochromatic warehouse-style loft apart-
ments are extra large and luxurious. Ask for one at the front for amazing parkland views
or get glimpses into Melbourne's lanes from the giant polished-floorboard studios, all with
full kitchens. Also has apartments in
St Kilda
(
03-9536 0000; 157 Fitzroy St, St Kilda; apt from $139)
overlooking Albert Park.
Alto Hotel on Bourke
HOTEL
$$
( 03-8608 5500;
www.altohotel.com.au
; 636 Bourke St; r from $158; ; 86, 96)
Environment-minded Alto has water-saving showers, energy-efficient lights and double-
glazed windows, and in-room recycling is encouraged. Rooms are also well equipped,
with good light and neutral decoration. Apartments (but not studios) have full kitchens
and multiple LCD TVs, and some have spas. Freebies include organic espresso coffee,
apples, and access to a massage room. Guests can use an electric car at the rate of $17 per
hour.
Pensione Hotel
( 03-9621 3333;
www.pensione.com.au
;
16 Spencer St; r from $109; ; 96, 109, 112)
With re-
freshing honesty, the lovely, boutique Pensione Hotel names some rooms a 'petit double'
- but what you don't get in size is more than made up for in spot-on style, room extras and
super-reasonable rates.
HOTEL
$$
Hotel Causeway
HOTEL
$$
( 03-9660 8888;
www.causeway.com.au
; 275 Little Collins St; r incl breakfast from $170; ; 86, 96)
With a discreet entrance in the Howey Place covered arcade, Causeway will appeal to
