A 5 Star Luxury Family Staycation: Grand Hyatt Melbourne Offers City Fun Without the Fuss

Looking for a kid-friendly city escape thatโ€™s easy, comfy, and a bit special? Youโ€™re going to love the 5-star hotel Grand Hyatt Melbourne.

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This luxury hotel on 123 Collins St Melbourne is right in the middle of the action. 

Whether you’re in town for a weekend treat or a school holiday break, the Grand Hyatt Hotel Melbourne makes it feel like a real getawayโ€”without the flight.

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Why Families Love Staying Grand Hyatt Melbourne

Central CBD location and Stress-Free

The location is gold. Youโ€™re close to everything from Collins Street shopping to Chinatown dumplings

Youโ€™re steps from Federation Square, the NGV and ACMI, and enjoy a picnic in Artplay Playground at Birrarung Marr. Depending on where your room is located, you can watch the trams roll by from your window or bask in the view of the MCG, Arts Centre Melbourne spire or Yarra River.

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Walkable access to trams on Collins Street, Swanston Street and Flinders Street, as well as Flinders Street and Parliament train stations means itโ€™s so easy to get aroundโ€”and that means fewer meltdowns. 

Arriving by car? The Grand Hyatt Melbourne parking offers valet service on the Russell Street entrance (just look out for the giant Bunjil sculptures). This is super helpful when juggling kids, bags, and snacks. The Grand Hyatt Melbourne carpark has EV chargers too.

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Rooms With Space to Breathe

The Grand Hyatt Collins St Melbourne rooms are spacious and thoughtfully set up. 

For families, you can book a Grand King Room with a rollaway bed, baby cot or crib, or an interconnecting room with twin single beds connecting to a small foyer. That means that the kids can be in one room and the adults can be in the other room, and you can keep the doors open while still maintaining privacy.

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Grand Hyatt Melbourne has also recently introduced sofa beds! 

Perfect for families with bigger kids who don’t want to share a bed, or those travelling in groups, the sofa beds are designed with the same high-quality standards as the hotelโ€™s renowned bedding. 

The rooms with sofa beds are available to book upon special request. 

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Practical Facilities

If youโ€™re planning a longer stay, ask for a room with a bathtubโ€”a must for younger kids. 

And yep, there’s Wi-Fi, blackout curtains, and big TVs for a bit of quiet time.

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Food Options Even Picky Eaters Will Like

Buffet Breakfast Bliss

Start the day at Collins Kitchen, the hotelโ€™s restaurant. The Grand Hyatt’s buffet includes everything: cereal, hot food, fruit, pastries, and more. 

Smoothies, pancakes, waffles, oatmeal porridge and eggs are all made to order!

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If you have a sweet tooth, don’t miss the magnificent cakes, the honeycomb and the Nutella pump!

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As well as your standard English breakfast hot food you’ll find Chinese dumplings and Indian curries. There’s so much to choose from I don’t think you’ll need lunch.

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Little Sippers Kids High Tea

If you still have an appetite after the bounteous breakfast buffet (or you’re just arriving at the hotel to celebrate a special occasion), enjoy the Grand Hyatt Melbourne high tea on weekends. 

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The Little Sippers Childrenโ€™s High Tea is suitable for kids under 12 years and offers every child a tiered stand plus UNLIMITED dessert buffet, including a chocolate fountain, freshly made crepes and ice cream.

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In-Room Dining

Want to eat in your pyjamas? Go for room service, available from for breakfast from 6-10:30am, lunch and dinner from 12pm-10pm. The menu is quite similar to the Lobby Lounge menu, with a slight increase in pricing and a service charge of $6 applies to every room service order.

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Grand Hyatt Melbourne Club Lounge 

For a quiet dining experience, you can opt for Grand Hyatt Melbourne club lounge access for drinks, snacks, and an exclusive place to hang out between adventures.

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Play, Splash, Relax

Indoor Pool for All Ages

The Grand Hyatt Melbourne has a heated indoor pool, and itโ€™s a hit with kids. Bring floaties or dive rings and youโ€™ve got yourself a mini water park.

Grown-ups can sneak in a session at the gym and fitness centre or a sauna break while the kids chill.

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City Club and Spa Time for You

If you’re lucky enough to have a partner or grandparents along, the Grand Hyatt City Club offer a chance to recharge. Book a massage, facial, or just unwind in the sauna.

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Things To Do Nearby

You donโ€™t have to go far for family fun:

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Other Handy Info

Hereโ€™s some practical info parents ask about:

  • Grand Hyatt Melbourne contact information: 123 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

The Grand Hyatt Hotel Melbourne makes city stays with kids feel easy and exciting. With room to relax, kid-friendly food, and a perfect location, itโ€™s no wonder so many families keep coming back.

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We stayed as a guest of the hotel and all opinions are our own. The information is current as at the date of original publication.

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About Joyce Watts

Joyce Watts is a former intellectual property, IT and media lawyer turned serial entrepreneur.

As well as being the founder of TOT: HOT OR NOT she helps businesses with their SEO, email marketing & social media as BrightSmart.com.au; she owns an online bike store CycleStyle.com.au and develops and produces creative experiences for families via WheelieGoodFun.com. She used to publish another popular lifestyle and food blog called MEL: HOT OR NOT The decisive guide to Melbourne.

She lives in inner-city Melbourne with her husband, two children and seven bikes.

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