Lanson Place Parliament Gardens, Melbourne

Lanson Place Parliament Gardens offers hotel rooms and serviced-apartment-style accommodation in Fitzroy, Melbourne, on the edge of the CBD and opposite Parliament Gardens. Its position combines access to the city with a quieter setting, with the hotel describing nearby restaurants, theatres, sporting events and the commercial centre as within easy reach by walking or tram. It is set up for both leisure and business stays, whether you are visiting for a few nights or planning a longer stay.

The property brings together a restored heritage building and a contemporary tower. The original structure is the former 1901 Salvation Army Printing Works, and its history remains visible in features such as restored arched windows and the design of Chronicle 502 Bar & Dining, the hotel’s signature restaurant. The accommodation range includes hotel rooms, studios, one-bedroom apartments and a Heritage one-bedroom loft. Room sizes listed on the site range from 28–32 square metres for hotel rooms to 40–50 square metres for one-bedroom apartments and the heritage loft, with views described as city, park or a combination of park and city depending on the room type.

There is a strong art and design focus throughout the property, with more than 450 works displayed across public areas and guest rooms. That collection includes established and emerging artists from Melbourne and elsewhere, adding a gallery-like element to the stay without separating it from the building’s history. For downtime, guests can use the indoor heated swimming pool and spa, while the guest-only gym provides space to maintain a fitness routine. The hotel also says its team can help guests plan what to do in Melbourne.

The accommodation suits travellers looking for more than a standard hotel room, particularly those who value the flexibility of an apartment-style stay or need a base for an extended visit. Business guests can take advantage of the CBD-edge location, while leisure travellers have green space nearby and the city’s cultural and sporting attractions close at hand. Chronicle 502 Bar & Dining gives the property an on-site dining option, but the supplied information does not provide a menu, so it is best understood here as part of the hotel’s overall stay experience rather than a destination for specific dishes.