637 Chapel Street
Deluxe Class Modern Hotel
5 kms to city centre
29 kms to the airport (melbourne airport)
58 kms to the airport (avalon airport)
2 minute walk to the nearest metro station (corner of chapel st and toorak)
1 km to the nearest station (prahran train station)
4 km to the nearest fair site (melbourne convention & exihibi)
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locationThe Olsen is set in the premier location of Chapel Street, South Yarra. There are a range of ways you can get to The Olsen from the major airports and Melbourne's CBD. The hotel is located just 550m to the South Yarra railway station, a premium train station. It takes just 4 minutes via train to Flinders Street Station. Directly outside The Olsen, catch one of the iconic W Class trams on Route 78 North Richmond to Prahran. Alternatively, just a minute's walk away there is a metropolitan tram stop Route 8 Moreland to Toorak that takes you directly into the city via St Kilda Road and the Royal Botanic Gardens.
roomsStudio Suite are Open plan suites and allow for an inspiring combined living and working space with plenty of natural light and fresh air. Large lyrical prints and stylish designer furnishings will ensure you feel right at home. Full kitchenette facilities incorporating modern appliances allow you to prepare your own fare or snack on the mini-bar treats sourced from local Prahran Market. Your Studio Suite comes complete with 42?HD flat screen TV with Foxtel and art channel, high-speed internet and ipod docking station with music programmed specifically for The Olsen by Sony music. The bedding configuration is one Queen size bed. The Suite are up to 24 to 28 square metres.
restaurantBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner are available at this property.
exteriorThis is a modern contemporary building.
lobbyThe hotel has a large lobby.
generalThe Olsen Hotel offers travelers premier South Yarra five-star suites that are infused with the lyrical works of revered Australian Landscape artist Dr John Olsen. Breathtaking mural and sculpture greet you on arrival and large prints adorn all hallways and suites. This boutique Melbourne hotel is complimented by a day spa and two delicious restaurants. At The Olsen Hotel, one can sleep soundly on Art Series Signature bedding, plunge into the spectacular glass bottom pool with Chapel Street shoppers below, work out in our state-of-the-art gymnasium or step out for some retail therapy. Olsen is regarded as one of Australia?s greatest living painters and won the Archibald Prize in 2005 for his portrait Self Portrait Janus Faced. The Olsen Hotel introduces South Yarra to a new level of luxury boutique accommodation. Bicycle Hire is available to explore St Kilda Road and Melbourne?s CBD on an enchanting Classic Kronan Bicycle with baskets to hold your market fresh produce and secure carriers to hold a blanket if you fancy picnicking in the park. Environmentally friendly Smart Cars are also available for hire at the hotel. The Blackman hotel is part of the Art Series Hotels collection.
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