JUST LIKE HOME

From rooftop AIRSTREAMS to rooms with a VIEW to funky BOUTIQUE hotels.

NOTEL

This one is capital F fun: Notel is a collection of six sleek silver 1970s Airstream caravans assembled on an inner-city rooftop, and little ones can be accommodated in an extra bed or cot. Each trailer comes with an en suite, its own private deck , mini-bar with complimentary snacks, free wi-fi and Netflix via an iPad Pro, and an HP Sprocket Photo Printer to print out happy moments and selfies. notelmelbourne.com.au

SOYA APARTMENT HOTEL

Your teens will adore SoYa (it stands for South Yarra, don’t you know), a 1960s apartment complex transformed into a boutique hotel of one- and two-bedroom apartments complete with kitchens, Netflix, funky mid-20th-century furniture (which you can buy), arresting wall murals, and even a pet-friendly room. soyahotel.com.au

MILANO SERVICED APARTMENTS

The kids may never want to go home after staying at this CBD property which boasts an indoor pool, private cinema, rooftop tennis court and rock climbing wall. You are going to love the bright and cheery apartments, laundry service, on-site supermarket and terrace barbecue area. milano servicedapartments.com.au

ARISE AUSTRALIA 108

Located in Melbourne’s bustling Southbank precinct, this ultramodern tower juts into the sky offering expansive views from its family-friendly two-bedroom apartments. While in residence be sure to make the most of the facilities including an indoor pool, gym and private cinema. arisehotels.com.au

BRADY HOTELS JONES LANE

This Little Lonsdale Street laneway property has 153 rooms spread out over 21 storeys, with great views through floor-to-ceiling windows. The rooms are all sleek and modern, and families can be accommodated in two interconnecting rooms that create a private wing.There’s a selfservice laundry, casual dining and 24-hour reception. bradyhotels.com.

MANTRA ON RUSSELL

Enviably positioned on Russell Street in the heart of the city, rooms here include one- and two-bedroom apartments with all the facilities needed for a comfortable stay.The real selling point for the kids is the indoor pool where they can splash away rain, hail or shine. accor.com

TRAVELODGE HOTEL MELBOURNE DOCKLANDS

Leave your preconceived notions at the door and embrace this hotel’s bright and stylish interconnecting family rooms with kitchenette and two bathrooms, the free wi-fi, the lobby with its coffeehouse vibe (and grab-and-go cafe for morning caffeine hits) and the great position close to all the action. travelodge.com.au