THE JOY RESIDENCE
Your pied-À-terre
within QT Melbourne Hotel
Experience Melbourne like a Local
The best of both worlds.
Your own private residence inside Melbourne's most distinctive 5-star boutique hotel - QT Melbourne - located at the “Paris end” of the CBD, an easy walk to the city's best dining, shopping, theatres and iconic laneways.
Melbourne rewards the curious.
Beyond the landmarks lies a city of neighbourhood cafés, hidden cocktail bars, art galleries, historic arcades and local gems that rarely appear in the guidebooks.
Your host Joy knows Melbourne by heart, having spent decades discovering the places locals recommend to each another. During your stay, she's happy to share her favourite finds—whether that's the perfect flat white, a generations-old Italian trattoria, the latest gallery exhibition or theatre production, a memorable champagne brunch, or a hidden wine bar you'll be talking about long after you've returned home.
The Residence
Your Melbourne Pied-à-Terre.
From the Miele kitchen and marble bathroom to the private balcony overlooking the city skyline. Designed for longer stays, weekend escapes and everything in between.
QT Melbourne
Dine. Drink. Repeat.
As a guest of the residence, you're perfectly placed to enjoy everything QT Melbourne has to offer—from morning coffee to rooftop cocktails and late-night dining including:
• Pascale Bar & Grill – European-inspired dining
• Rooftop at QT – Cocktails with skyline views
• Yamagen – Contemporary Japanese dining
• Bar 133 – Signature cocktails and late-night drinks
• Deli QT – Espresso, breakfast and gourmet panini
Private Residents Lift with Secure Card Access
LOVED BY GUESTS
“Located in the brilliant QT hotel as a private residence, it has the best of all worlds. The balcony has plenty of space and a great view of the city… It’s pretty special.”
— Jamie, June 2024“In the heart of Melbourne, overlooking the city, surrounded by great restaurants, bars and public transport options …We would absolutely stay here again.”
— Courtney, March 2026“Perfect for a couple... Coffee shops within 100m. Walkable—restaurants, groceries, Vic Market. In the CBD but very little noise.”
— Barry, January 2026Meet Joy
The best Melbourne experiences rarely appear in guidebooks.
Joy believes the best hosts know when to step in—and when to step back. She'll welcome you personally, share as much (or as little) local advice as you'd like, then leave you to settle in and experience Melbourne your own way.
Melbourne, With Joy.
Whether you're visiting for work or wandering at your own pace, discover the city from a private residence where every stay begins with a little joy.