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Joining the roster of hotspots in the new 80 Collins precinct, Next Hotel’s 255 rooms and suites and public areas are decked out in a sophisticated palette of muted neutrals, tactile materials including wood, leather and marble, and moody lighting. La Madonna Restaurant & Bar is the hub of the property, boasting its own wood-ageing program for spirits and liqueurs on show in The Barrel Room, while Ingresso serves everything from early morning espresso and pastries to quick lunch favourites to early evening cocktails. nexthotelmelbourne.com