Nestled in those magical late afternoon hours before day becomes night sits Aperitivo: part refreshment, part ritual without rules, always a social occasion. Steeped in Italian tradition, it is an art held dear – sacred almost – for Sicilian-blooded Chef Danny Natoli.

A centrepiece of the third-floor space is The Barrel Room. Here, in an open yet intimate, barrel-lined cocoon, a special kind of magic is being made with barrel maturation, an Australian-first in scale….

Truffle, one of Natoli’s favourite seasonal ingredients. Their distinctively earthy, umami flavour is found in all manner of dishes, from humble to sublime, savory to sweet, and is considered the pinnacle of cool weather gastronomy in Italy…

Sweeping gracefully upwards from the city, the Eastern rise of Collins Street has long been romanticised as Melbourne’s “Paris End”. With grand 19th Century buildings, theatres and high-end boutiques, it exudes boulevard chic – a fitting home for Melbourne’s most dynamic new precinct 80 Collins and home to Next Hotel Melbourne…

Understated and elegant, our interior details nod to the couture end of Collins Street famous for its line-up of French design houses – you’ll notice detailed stitching, textured fabrics, French bed linens and buttery leather cushions feature in our carefully curated furnishings.

As the cooler days close in, we’re here to help keep the horizons broad for even the littlest city slickers with next level accommodation options and seasonal CBD adventures to inspire a Melbourne bound family vacay… Family city staycation, Next style… Next Hotel Melbourne’s flexible rooms and […]