The Windsor is Australia’s most loved and renowned grand hotel, pre-dating The Savoy in London, The Plaza and The Waldorf Astoria in New York, The Ritz in Paris, and Raffles Hotel in Singapore. Established in 1883, it combines the classic beauty and architecture of the Victorian age with the graciousness of that bygone era. This year, the heritage-protected hotel celebrates 140 years of service. Renowned as the home of Afternoon Tea, it has expanded into a collection of hospitality establishments including award-winning restaurants Aru and Sunda (see dining) and gluten-free bakery, Kudo. Located across the stately Parliament House and next to the famous Princess Theatre, The Windsor is only steps away from Melbourne’s luxury boutiques, theatres, laneways and Chinatown, with the picturesque Treasury, Fitzroy and Carlton Gardens a short walk from our doorstep.