Grand Hotel (formerly the Victoria Railways Administration Offices)

The Grand Hotel, located at 33 Spencer Street, is one of Melbourne's most treasured possessions. When it opened in 1893, this substantial Italianate building of five storeys with a basement was the largest office building in Melbourne. Protected by the Heritage Council of Victoria and now fully and beautifully restored to its former grandeur, it is a fine reminder of a bygone era – the Victorian gold rush, where attention to detail and architectural grandeur reigned supreme. More information on the Grand Hotel, (www.grandhotelsofitel.com.au).