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rooms, which are slightly shabby. There's a candy-pink rooftop pool and great location
across from Fawkner Park, between the city and boutique South Yarra.
Art Series
(The Cullen)
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
$$$
( 03-9098 1555;
www.artserieshotels.com.au/cullen
;
164 Commercial Rd, Prahran; r from $209; ;
72, 78, 79, Prahran)
The edgiest of the Art Series hotels, this one's decked out by the late
grunge-painter Adam Cullen, whose vibrant and often graphic works provide visions of
Ned Kelly shooting you from the glam opaque room/bathroom dividers. Rooms are clas-
sic boutique - ultra comfy but not big on space.
You can borrow the keys for the hotel's Porsche Cayenne ($75 per day), smart car ($60
per day) or Kronan electric bike ($5 per hour). On the art theme, French street artist Blek
le Rat contributed 17 of his signature rat stencils here, too.
Art Series (The Olsen)
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
$$$
( 03-9040 1222;
www.artserieshotels.com.au/olsen
;
637 Chapel St, South Yarra; r from $299; ;
8, 78, South Yarra)
You never know who you'll bump into in the lift at this hotel honouring
artist John Olsen; it's where international celebs are staying these days, and we think we
know why. The staff are attentive. The modern glam foyer is beaut. The open-plan rooms
are delightful. Oh, and the hotel's pool juts out over Chapel St.
Hatton
( 03-9868 4800;
www.hatton.com.au
; 65 Park St, South Yarra; r incl breakfast from $215; ; 8)
This Victorian terrace, built in 1902, is enjoying a luxurious reincarnation as a boutique
hotel. Each room is uniquely styled: waxed floorboards and wooden mantels are matched
with stainless steel, while antiques and contemporary local furniture are thrown effort-
lessly together. Its rooftop has great city views, and the location is smack-bang between
the Royal Botanic Gardens and Fawkner Park.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
$$$
St Kilda
St Kilda is a budget-traveller enclave but there are some stylish options a short walk from
the beach, too.
