Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG

Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders is an IHG boutique hotel near Southern Cross Station, and the reason it matters for dog travellers is the weight limit: one dog up to 40kg per room, which opens the door to big breeds that most CBD hotels refuse. It is a design-led stay on the western edge of the city with the free tram zone at the door.

Dogs at the Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders

One dog up to 40kg is permitted per room under the hotel's pet-friendly package, and every pet room sits on Level 1, which makes arrival and late-night toilet trips painless. Dogs are welcome in the Lobby Lounge but cannot be left unattended in guest rooms, so structure your day around that rule rather than testing it. Book the pet package by calling the hotel directly; the fee is quoted when you book, and standard room rates do not include a dog.

Max: Level 1 changes everything with a large dog. No lifts at 6am with a whining greyhound, just out the door and down the street.

The vibe

It is a modern boutique fit-out rather than a corporate box: an atrium over reception, comfortable beds, spacious rooms and a photo booth guests keep mentioning. Being a short walk from Southern Cross makes it practical for rail arrivals and airport transfers, and the western end of Flinders Lane puts you away from the Swanston Street crush while staying inside the free tram zone.

Getting there and parking

The hotel sits on Flinders Lane near the Southern Cross end, walkable from the station platforms in a few minutes. On-site parking is limited in this part of the CBD, so check current arrangements when you book if you are driving. Trams run along Flinders and Collins Streets, and most of the city core is reachable without leaving the free zone.

While you're out there

Docklands is the nearest off-leash fix, with the Point Park Dog Off-leash Area on the waterfront promenade, and the Moray Street Reserve Fenced Dog Park across the river for a fully fenced run. If the pet package is booked out, Dorsett Melbourne near Southern Cross is another CBD option with a dog program. Compare more dog friendly stays in Victoria or dig into Melbourne.