Here are recommended hotels right in or a short walk from Melbourne’s Central Business District (CBD), across luxury, mid-range and budget categories. I’ve listed the address / rough location and one-line reasons to pick each — tap the linked source for booking, maps and current rates.

Luxury / upscale

• The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne — 650 Lonsdale St (western edge of the CBD). Sky‑lobby luxury with panoramic city views (rooms start high in the tower). (ritzcarlton.com)
• Crown Towers Melbourne — 8 Whiteman St, Southbank (across the Yarra, short walk to the CBD). Large luxury complex with casino, restaurants and river views. (crownmelbourne.com.au)
• The Langham, Melbourne — 1 Southgate Ave, Southbank (riverfront; ~5–10 min walk to the CBD). Renowned spa and river views, good for arts/restaurant precinct access. (langhamhotels.com)
• Grand Hyatt Melbourne — Collins Street (Paris End of Collins; centrally on Collins St). Classic 5‑star in the heart of the “Paris End” shopping/finance strip. (grandhyattmelbevents.com)

Boutique / design / mid-range

• Le Méridien Melbourne — 20 Bourke St (theatre district / “Paris End” area). Stylish mid‑to‑upscale option with rooftop pool and strong dining focus. (marriott.com)
• W Melbourne — Collins Arch / Flinders Lane area (central CBD). Contemporary design hotel popular for nightlife and dining. (adelaidenow.com.au)
• Novotel Melbourne on Collins — 270 Collins St (on Collins St, above St Collins Lane). Reliable 4–4.5★ choice directly on Collins Street and very close to Bourke St Mall. (novotelmelbourne.com.au)

Budget / practical

• ibis Melbourne (Little Bourke St or ibis Melbourne Central) — e.g., 600 Little Bourke St or ibis Melbourne Central on Little Lonsdale St. Good value CBD locations within walking distance of major stops and attractions. (travelvictoria.com.au)
• The Hotel Windsor — 111 Spring St (heritage 5★, opposite Parliament House; near Bourke/Collins). Classic “grand” hotel if you want historic character while staying in the CBD. (thehotelwindsor.com.au)

Quick transport tip

• Most of the hotels above are inside or a short walk from Melbourne’s CBD Free Tram Zone (so many short trips within the CBD/Docklands are free). For tram fare rules and the Free Tram Zone map, see Public Transport Victoria. (ptv.vic.gov.au)

If you want, I can:

• Narrow this to a specific neighbourhood (Collins St “Paris End”, Southbank, Flinders St / Federation Square, or Southern Cross / Docklands).
• Filter by exact budget (AUD/night), dates, or amenities (pool, parking, pet‑friendly).

Which of those would you like me to focus on?