Since it burst onto the local hotel scene last year, Hyde Melbourne Place has quickly established itself as one of the hottest – and most stylish – places to stay for a city getaway. Well, turns out we're not the only ones who thought it was a pretty special spot, with National Geographic ranking it among the world's 30 best properties in its Hotel Awards for 2025.
From Morocco to Madagascar, National Geographic’s annual awards celebrate the best new and renovated places to stay across the world. This year's winners were decided by an expert panel of eight travel writers and crowned across categories, including budget breaks, designer dens, wellness havens, eco retreats and one-of-a-kind stays.
Hyde Melbourne Place was recognised in the 'Designer Den' category, with the judging panel calling it a “microcosm of local art and design” and highlighting the “circular motifs and warm native woods”.
Our former Food and Drink Writer, Lauren Dinse, stayed here when it first opened, and also praised its chic and modern style.
“There’s much to love about Hyde Melbourne Place – its artfully warm design, local-made contemporary art works, world-class dining and a confident team of staff who’ll please every type of luxury-loving lodger,” she said.
Located smack-bang in the middle of the CBD, it boasts two excellent drinking and dining options on the ground floor: Marmelo and Mr Mills, by celebrated restaurateurs Ross and Sunny Lusted. And opening this December on the rooftop is Cleo – a swish new Mediterranean eatery with communal dining spaces, generous lounge areas and a flavour-packed menu. The rooms are colour drenched in rich, earthy tones and boast floor-to-ceiling windows, dreamy king-size beds and luxe linen. Yep, they certainly nailed the design elements.
The only other Aussie property to make the list was Western Australia's Heyscape Denmark in the ‘Remote Escape’ category. Scattered across the hills of a regenerative cattle farm in the relaxed coastal town of Denmark, these premium self-contained tiny homes are lauded for their wild, off-grid location. The first three cabins were only unveiled ten months ago, with the next batch of 12 set to open from November, complete with a communal sauna and e-bike trails linking one of Australia’s most spectacular coastal national parks, William Bay.
Feeling inspired to take a cheeky getaway and stay at one of the world's best hotels? You can find a full list of the winners here.
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