[2025 Fitzroy Hotels] Travel guide for The Standardx, Melbourne (updated Dec)

If you love Melbourne’s Fitzroy with its indie spirit, vintage shops, and buzzing eateries, you’ll feel right at home at The Standard X, Melbourne—the latest Hyatt arrival with a distinct Brooklyn-meets-LA cool. 💫 Whether you’re here for a spontaneous staycation or to soak up Melbourne Cup Day energy, expect a hotel that channels Fitzroy’s creative pulse right into your room. Located at 62 Rose Street, The Standard X sits at the heart of Fitzroy’s legendary laneways, a sip away from quirky bars and next door to markets and galleries. My tip: If you’re a Hyatt globalist, try to snag one of the balcony rooms on Level 2. They’re breezy, fab for people-watching, but heads-up—they’re also open to Fitzroy’s lively nightlife, so bring earplugs if you’re a light sleeper! 😉 Design is all about modern lines and playful pops of color—a perfect backdrop for rainy Melbourne days, plus some truly insta-worthy nooks indoors. Facilities are minimal (think lobby and rooftop bar only), but the real treat is breakfast. If it’s included, you can go a la carte—pick a main (like fried eggs with guac), a generous side, plus juice and coffee or tea. It’s not focused on families, but singles and couples who vibe with Fitzroy’s artsy, urban edge will adore it. Don’t miss the rooftop for city views—you’ll catch moody clouds and striking architecture perfect for your feed! For your booking, head to trip.com to check the latest deals, especially on busy event weekends. Take time to wander Fitzroy’s laneways for street art, pop by Rose Street Artists’ Market, and grab dinner from the local vegan hotspot. #Melbourne #Fitzroy #BoutiqueHotel #Staycation #Hyatt

Melbourne must experience StandardX at least once💯 💫【Love at First Sight Story】 A rare high standard in boutique design hotels! Truly surprised～ 🛏️【Stay Experience】 The room is not big but super comfortable: Hotel hygiene is guaranteed, strong sense of design, great atmosphere 🏨【Hotel Facilities】 ✔️Basic room types are all on lower floors but soundproofing is excellent ✔️Extremely comfortable bedding, sleep until naturally waking up ✔️Kettle is very clean with no water stains ☕️In-room with Seven Seeds coffee 🌇Rooftop courtyard, overlooking the Fitzroy city skyline! 📍【Excellent Location】 📍 The StandardX, Melbourne Located on Smith St, the best shopping street in Fitzroy, one-stop for shopping and dining! 🍽️Recommended itinerary: Sleep in → brunch → shopping → fine dining → drinks 🚗【Transportation Guide】 🚃Tram 20 minutes to the city 🅿️Self-driving can book hotel parking, charged daily ⚠️Not recommended to drive in Fitzroy area, narrow roads and hard to park 🎸【Design Story】 Inspired by Fitzroy’s punk post-industrial genes: 📀Melbourne’s little band scene from 1978-81 🎸Gave birth to many famous bands and artists 🎵You can still find vintage vinyl record stores nearby! 🔴【Spatial Aesthetics】 Love the design behind the red revolving door: ▪️Reception/restaurant/lounge integrated as one ▪️Red industrial shelves + large handmade woven blanket, a Sarah Parkes piece ▪️Strong sense of visual extension and clear functionality Bold soft furnishings without being deliberate, this balance is amazing!

|Embrace youthful hedonism. Hecker Guthrie works. The in-house design team at Standard International, led by Verena Haller, collaborated to create a hotel that embraces youthful hedonism and contemporary chic. Our focus has always been to combine The Standard’s proven design pillars with our understanding of Melbourne’s local character, and specifically the character of the Fitzroy hotel. An honest and playful response was conceived that reflected location and experience rather than aesthetics. The hotel's weathering steel exterior sets the tone from the outset. From the moment guests strut through the front door, they are greeted with a warm embrace that is dripping with drama. Standard, Hotel X is not just paying lip service to the local design community. “Working with local designers and artisans was very important to Standard, Hotel X and the Hecker Guthrie,” explains Watt. “We wanted to create something that reflected Fitzroy’s appreciation for craft, hospitality and design.” This commitment to local talent is evident throughout the hotel. From the oversized woodwork by Charles Sandford Woodturning and furniture by Adam Goodrum in the lobby to the macrame weaving art by Sarah Parkes, it’s a veritable who’s who of Melbourne’s design scene. Add to that works by Jordan Fleming, Dean Norton, and Volker Haug, and you have a space that’s part gallery, part hotel. Speaking of galleries, art plays a starring role at the Standard, Hotel X. Curated by Verena Haller in collaboration with Hecker Guthrie, the series features site-specific works that blur the boundaries between art and architecture.