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Sofitel Melbourne On Collins Awarded Melbourne’s Best Luxury Lifestyle Hotel for 2026

Sofitel Melbourne On Collins has been honoured by the Luxury Lifestyle Awards with the prestigious title of Best Luxury Lifestyle Hotel in Melbourne.

Sofitel Melbourne On Collins has been recognised by the Luxury Lifestyle Awards with the title of Best Luxury Lifestyle Hotel in Melbourne, Australia.

The Luxury Lifestyle Awards is an internationally recognised organisation that evaluates brands across the global luxury sector, assessing distinction in design, service, and guest experience.

According to Stephan Leroy, General Manger, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins:

“This recognition is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to delivering meaningful and refined luxury experiences”.

Inside Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

Positioned at the Paris End of Collins Street, the hotel offers 363 rooms and suites, with views across the city skyline.

The hotel's dining and event programme runs alongside Melbourne's cultural calendar. Twelve event spaces are available on-site, including a pillarless venue suited to conferences, galas, and theatrical events, with flexible lighting and adaptable configurations.

Environmental commitments

Sustainability and operational excellence remain integral to the hotel’s ethos. Sofitel Melbourne on Collins holds Green Globe certification, alongside ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Certification and HACCP compliance. More than 50 environmental initiatives are embedded across daily operations, reflecting a considered and future-focused approach to luxury hospitality.

Art and culture partnerships

Sofitel's service philosophy, known as Cousu Main, centres on personalised guest interactions, supported by digital platforms and ongoing staff development. Known as “Melbourne’s Hotel for the Arts,” the hotel has developed a programme around Melbourne's arts scene, with collaborations spanning music, theatre, visual arts and performance.

According to Stephan Leroy, General Manger, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins:

“We are proud to celebrate the intersection of French elegance and Melbourne’s cultural energy, creating moments that resonate with today’s global traveller.”

Source : Sofitel Melbourne Media Centre