United Places

The four-story, contemporary, modernist cube you’ll call home.

The corridor-reception area is actually a clever homage to Melbourne’s famous laneways, with a bluestone path that basically extends from the actual footpath all the way inside.

This kinetic piece by Melbourne sculptor Laura Woodward creates an effect at your feet that’s like orbs of light playing on the ground. It’s the only artwork in the hotel.

These board-formed concrete walls resemble wood grain. You want to touch every surface in this place from the moment you walk in.

The suite has a kitchenette and a terrace, and the living space is nice and airy. The hand-scraped oak floors and custom brass light fixtures give it warmth.

The room is refined and minimalist but also comfortable and cosy. These plush, motorised velvet curtains cocoon your bed space.

Did not want to get out of bed in the morning. King-size and wearing 100 percent organic cotton sheets, this patch of blankets and pillows is sleep central.

A mirrored bathroom pod separates the bedroom and living areas. It’s essentially a large reflective cube – like a minimalist, crystal sculpture in the middle of your room.

The bathroom has a futuristic, modernist feel – like how I’d imagine an ultra-luxury train transport in 2070. It’s wall-to-wall marble, with Le Labo products and plush, ethically made towels.

The living area is super spacious with beautiful designer and custom-made furniture, including this armchair by Australian design icon Grant Featherston.

This velvet sofa, by Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola, gets a lot of light in the afternoon – perfect for a siesta after touring. When the drapes are down at night, the space becomes super moody and luxe.

A healthy selection of good reads.