I enjoy staying at Voco hotels because each has its unique charm. The Uber driver dropped me off on Lonsdale Street, which initially confused me because it wasn't the hotel address. However, I soon spotted the Voco sign and followed it to the hotel.
The reception is located on the 6th floor. The lifts have special instructions. Firstly, I had to select from a menu where I wanted to go before entering the lift. An internal algorithm then allocated one of three lifts (A-C). Once inside, I had to swipe my card to confirm the selection, and only then did the lift start moving. I noticed that many people would just enter the lift without swiping their cards and get stuck in it without going to their floor.
The reception was spacious, with two large seating areas. Check-in was fast since I was the only one there. Once I got the key, I returned to the lifts and my room.
My room was on an upper level and divided into three sections - a bedroom, a bathroom, and a separate toilet. Each area featured large windows, allowing plenty of natural light.
In the middle of the room was a very comfy bed.
Safe and iron
The room had nice views of Melbourne.
Night view
Sunrise in Melbourne
The hotel had implemented a sustainability program by not providing small water bottles in the rooms. Instead, they had a special section behind the reception area where they placed large bottles of still and sparkling water in the fridge. Guests were encouraged to take as many bottles as needed and refill them whenever necessary. I found it quite enjoyable to refill the bottles, almost as if I were at a pub pretending to pour cider into a wine bottle. It was a creative, eco-friendly approach that added a fun touch to the stay.
The restaurant is closed Mondays, so I went to the bar to have som snacks - squid and a glass of Pinot Grigio
I spotted a small outdoor pool while having breakfast on my final morning.
Breakfast:
Fruit
Salmon, cheese, salad
Hot food