Design-driven boutique hotel on Flinders Lane, known for its cantilevered rooftop glass-bottom lap pool.
The Adelphi Hotel is a design-driven boutique property on Flinders Lane at 187 Flinders Lane, in the heart of Melbourne's laneway art and dining precinct, close to Federation Square and Flinders Street Station. Opened in the late 1980s as one of Melbourne's first boutique hotels, it remains known for its cantilevered rooftop lap pool, which extends over the edge of the building with a glass base looking down onto the laneway below. Rooms range from compact Adelphi Rooms to Deluxe Rooms and a Penthouse Suite, each finished with contemporary furnishings suited to the laneway's evening buzz. The in-house restaurant serves modern Australian dishes for breakfast and dinner, and the rooftop bar beside the pool is a popular sundowner spot for guests. There is no separate spa, but the rooftop pool and fitness centre cover most leisure needs. Service suits couples and design-conscious travellers rather than families, with a compact, personalised front desk rather than a large concierge team. Flinders Lane's galleries, bars and well-regarded restaurants are on the doorstep, and Flinders Street Station is a five-minute walk.
| Price | $$$$ |
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| Address | 187 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000 |
Room types
- Adelphi Room
- Deluxe Room
- Penthouse Suite
Amenities
- pool
- fitness center
- restaurant
- bar
- wifi
- rooftop bar
Location
187 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000
-37.8168, 144.9670 View on map
Highlights
- Cantilevered glass-bottom rooftop lap pool extending over Flinders Lane
- Boutique laneway location among Melbourne's art galleries and bars
- Rooftop bar with laneway views
- Modern Australian in-house restaurant
- Five-minute walk to Flinders Street Station
Tips for visiting
- Book well ahead for a Penthouse Suite, which sells out first for its pool-terrace access
- The rooftop pool overhang is a signature photo spot, but is compact rather than a lap facility for serious swimmers
- Flinders Lane's laneway bars get busy after 6pm; book dinner nearby in advance on weekends
- Rooms facing the laneway can pick up street noise on weekend nights; ask for a quieter side if sensitive to noise
- Walk to Flinders Street Station in under five minutes for trains across Melbourne
Accessibility
Some accessible rooms are available; due to the building's heritage laneway structure, guests with significant mobility needs should confirm room configuration and lift access directly with the hotel before booking.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the rooftop pool open to non-guests?
No, the rooftop pool and bar are reserved for hotel guests, though the bar sometimes hosts limited public events.
How far is the hotel from Federation Square?
It is about a five-minute walk from Federation Square and Flinders Street Station.
Does the hotel suit families?
It is primarily a boutique, design-focused hotel better suited to couples and solo or business travellers than families with young children.
Is there a fitness centre?
Yes, a fitness centre is available on site in addition to the rooftop pool.