“An affordable high-rise hotel centred on the bright paintings of Chinese-born Australian artist Zhong Chen. Smart yet playful, this is a place of sleek rooms with bold pink & blue accents, floor-to-ceiling windows & lots of light. A cool rooftop pool & superb dim sum restaurant complete the picture.”

Recommended for

  • Learning

    • Take a guided tour of the hotel's art collection with the in-house curator and expert guides to delve into Zhong Chen's work
  • Local exploring

    • Brilliant for exploring Melbourne's eastern suburbs, with many of its university campuses & a great east Asian food scene
  • Families

    • Spacious suites with two double beds are ideal for families with older children, who will also love the pool
  • Cycling

    • Hire the hotel's Lekker bikes to zip around Box Hill, an up-and-coming part of eastern Melbourne
  • Other Activities

    • Stroll around Box Hill for a sense of suburban Melbourne's superb east Asian food scene
  • Artworks

    • Showcasing the bold, animated works of Chinese-born Australian artist Zhong Chen
  • Restaurant

    • Feast on exquisite yum cha dim sum at the Golden Lily Chinese Restaurant
  • Roof terrace

  • Designer

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Less £

  • Family Suites

  • Yoga

  • Good wine list

  • Local markets

  • Museums

  • Landmark

  • Chic

  • Gym

  • Child friendly

  • Business Hotel

  • Disabled access

  • Lively

  • Close to nightlife

  • Romantic

  • Views

  • Air conditioning

Facilities

  • Rooms

    101 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    Feast on exquisite yum cha dim sum at the Golden Lily Chinese Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool

    Outdoor rooftop pool
  • Roof terrace

  • No pets

  • Cots available

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Bar

  • Bicycle hire

  • Private dining room

  • Safe

  • Good wine list

  • Lift

  • Concierge

  • Gym

  • Child friendly

  • Sitting Room

  • Disabled access

  • Suites

  • Family Suites

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Wifi

  • Business Centre

  • Air conditioning

  • Bath robes

  • Parking

Activities

  • Learning

    • Take a guided tour of the hotel's art collection with the in-house curator and expert guides to delve into Zhong Chen's work
  • Cycling

    • Hire the hotel's Lekker bikes to zip around Box Hill, an up-and-coming part of eastern Melbourne
  • Other Activities

    • Stroll around Box Hill for a sense of suburban Melbourne's superb east Asian food scene
  • Theatre

    • Catch a show at The Princess Theatre, or Her Majesty's Theatre
  • Yoga

  • Local markets

  • Museums

  • Close to nightlife

Map & Location

Other reviews

The Chen - Hotel Review

"Chinese-Australian brushstrokes, a spectacular rooftop pool, and on-point rooms define The Chen. This 100-room hotel – the latest Art Series offering in Melbourne – raises the bar for accommodation in the city’s eastern suburbs, providing a stylish mid-range option that reflects a metropolis edging ever closer to Asia."

Originally published by Telegraph Travel

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