Australia

A serene oasis is hard to find in a busting city, and yet one step off Melbourne’s Flinders Lane takes guests into the refuge of Quincy Melbourne, bringing a Southeast Asian influence to Australia’s cultural capital. Guests’ eyes immediately follow the floor-to-ceiling street art on the walls and sleek interiors that lead up to the 241 luxury bedrooms,

all with panoramic views of the city’s skyline. To upgrade your experience, head to level 28 for an Asian-inspired cocktail at The Q, Quincy’s rooftop bar. Evenings continue with bold flavours from Thai, Malaysian and Singaporean cuisine at the in-house restaurant, Salted Egg. Tastebuds are teased with one-bite starters styled on Southeast Asian street food – think duck betel leaf –and then appeased with spice-filled curries and stir-fries, including soft-shell crab. Guests eager to explore can take a walk to Federation Square or a tram ride to Queen Victoria Market or wander surrounding streets brimming with art and artisan shops.

Doubles from £117.

Words by Isabella Machin.