Historic Hotels & Resorts in Docklands from AU$143

The historical sites in Docklands are likely a big part of your travel plans. During your stay, you can include a visit to the bustling port.

Based on our travel expertise, Grand Hotel Melbourne is a top historic hotel bookable on our site and it features in-room kitchens. Regent Theatre is a short 17-minute walk away.

Docklands is home to 196 lodging options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Top places to visit include Marvel Stadium and Collins Street. Additionally, in the area, you’ll find Crown Casino and Melbourne Central.

Historic hotels give guests the opportunity to stay in a building recognised with an official historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world can take the form of stately homes, palaces or even lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers — as long as it’s of special interest. These types of hotels in Docklands often retain authentic characteristics like traditional architecture and period features in guestrooms or communal spaces.

The two are similar. “Historic hotel” is a term often used in the US, whereas “heritage hotel” is common in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to place more significance on the building and architecture itself. A heritage hotel draws meaning mainly from the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Yes, every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions, but hotel interiors are fitted with modern conveniences and safety features. Visitors can expect the amenities you’d get from a hotel such as Smart TVs, WiFi and updated bathroom facilities. When you book a historic hotel in Docklands, it doesn’t mean you’re choosing a place that’s rundown or uncomfortable for guests.