The Westin Melbourne
A 20-metre lap pool and bubble pool two minutes from Federation Square
About this hotel
The Westin separates its pool offering into two distinct spaces: a straightforward indoor pool for a general swim, and a dedicated wellness centre built around a 20-metre lap pool paired with a bubble pool, sauna and steam room, long enough to make morning laps a genuine workout rather than a token few strokes. Collins Street puts Federation Square, Flinders Street Station and Bourke Street Mall two minutes' walk away, covering Melbourne's main civic square and a chunk of CBD shopping without needing transport, while the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena are a 20-minute walk for match days. Rooms all carry tea and coffee facilities and separate bath-and-shower en-suites, and the lounge bar with its fireplace and Jing tea selection gives an alternative to the buffet breakfast restaurant for evenings in.
- 20m lap pool
- Bubble pool
- Steam room
- Collins Street address
Our take
This suits travellers who want a real 20-metre lap pool for a proper morning routine and a CBD address that reaches Federation Square on foot rather than by tram. The 20-minute walk to the MCG works for match-day visitors willing to walk rather than transit, though anyone prioritising a shorter stadium walk should look toward East Melbourne instead. The split between a casual indoor pool and a dedicated wellness centre suits guests who want both options rather than one crowded multipurpose pool.
- ✓Swim the 20-metre lap pool early, the wellness centre gets busier by mid-morning
- ✓Walk to Federation Square first thing, it takes only two minutes and beats the crowds
- ✓Allow a full 20 minutes on foot to the MCG on match days, don't underestimate the walk
Why we love it
- 20-metre lap pool with bubble pool
- Separate indoor pool for casual swims
- 2 minutes' walk to Federation Square
- 20-minute walk to the MCG
Why guests love itThe 20-metre lap pool made mornings here genuinely useful, long enough for a real workout before the wellness centre's bubble pool and sauna took over for the rest of the routine. Federation Square being two minutes away meant the whole day could start on foot, no tram needed. The 20-minute walk to the MCG on match day was longer than expected but manageable with time to spare.