When you’re on vacation, sometimes you really don’t feel like rushing out of your hotel at your 11am checkout time. To solve this problem, guests of Art Series Hotels in Melbourne can take advantage of The Overstay Checkout from December 16 through January 13. The Overstay Checkout is a simple concept: on the morning of a guest’s checkout time, the guest can either choose to leave on time, or they can request a late checkout free of charge. The guest can choose to check out at 3pm, 6pm, or even stay another night … indefinitely! This offer is only available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Brilliant!

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The Hatton hotel epitomises Melbourne cool. Those who value design, location, and luxury will find The Hatton the perfect Melbourne base.

A boutique hotel nestled between Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens and Fawkner Park, The Hatton has 20 rooms, each unique in character and style. Our room had a private courtyard and was styled with a combination of antique and modern furniture. The old and new are combined skillfully; you are reminded this is no ordinary hotel, but a place to savour being in.

Style pervades at The Hatton. The 1902 building is a grand old dame, having been restored with skill by the Hatton family in 2000.

Detail has not been forgotten here. A diverse and wonderfully eclectic arrangement of art hangs throughout the building. The corridor outside the room we stayed in is covered in stencil and graffiti art, while elsewhere ancient Chinese, deco, and Aboriginal works adorn the walls. The lobby has iPads for those keen for connection, and tram cards are on offer for the quick trip into the city.

Our stay was faultless. The breakfast was divine, and in-room amenities were quality L’Occitane. The roof-top terrace, from which we enjoyed a pre-dinner drink, offers views of this special city. The staff are relaxed and friendly; they know Melbourne and are keen to share insider’s tips.

To me a Melbourne visit is about creative inspiration and the joy of discovering beauty and texture in this vibrant city. A stay at The Hatton is the perfect complement to this.

We stayed at The Hatton courtesy of TravelCandy.com.au.

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