Fodor's Expert Review Herbert Park Hotel

Only a short distance from the city, this hotel nestled next to leafy Herbert Park and the doddering Dodder River feels pleasantly secluded—to maximize enjoyment, you'll want to secure a room overlooking the park, or go for one of the two suites with balconies. Relaxing shades of cream and white predominate in the spacious rooms, along with splashes of red. The hotel's large, light-filled lobby has floor-to-ceiling windows and a slanted glass roof. The bar, terrace lounge, and restaurant are Japanese-inspired minimalist in style.