Name: Shadow Play Melbourne by Peppers - ALL
Address: 308 320 City Road, SOUTHBANK, 3000, AU
Telephone: +61370040400
Rating: 4.4

Shadow Play Melbourne by Peppers

Shadow Play by Peppers presents contemporary accommodation in Southbank, 1km from the CBD and a five minute walk from Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Its position within this romantic city, where laneway restaurants, rooftop bars, markets and boutiques are set around the Yarra River flowing through the metropolis, is nothing short of exquisite. Completed by a heated outdoor pool, restaurant and bar, along with the convenience of valet parking and 24 hour reception, your desires are fulfilled.

Shadow Play by Peppers offers a collection of One & Two Bedroom Apartments with floor to ceiling windows and contemporary décor. Elevating the experience, level 45 introduces a refined layer of luxury with five three-bedroom penthouses, each thoughtfully curated with sophisticated interiors and commanding, sweeping views over Melbourne CBD.

Centred on the Yarra River, the city of Melbourne is romantic and sophisticated, overflowing with rooftop bars, laneway restaurants, markets and boutiques. A foodie's haven, an eclectic mix of cuisines is to be discovered from your doorstep.

Welcome to Shadow Play by Peppers, where you'll find an array of luxury facilities amongst intimate, bespoke room offerings. Wine, dine and indulge in Edwin Wine Bar, featuring exclusive and extensive Victorian menus to complete your Melbourne experience

Sahil Bhatia, Hotel Management

To speak to a Reservations Consultant please contact 1300 987 610. Valet Parking: Limited valet parking available 7 am to 11 pm at $60 per day per vehicle; pre-book by contacting the hotel. Subject to size restrictions. Bond: A pre-authorization on a credit card is required on arrival. One/two-bedroom apartments: $200 bond, Penthouse: $1500 bond.

Hotel extras

Relax in our outdoor heated pool enjoying views of Southbank and Melbourne
Winners of the Apartment Accommodation Hotel of the year award 2024, by Accommodation (VIC).
Our hotel gymnasium offers elite fitness equipment with adjoining steam and sauna rooms
Sit down to an indulgent meal and beverage at Edwin Wine Bar, open 4pm 6pm daily.

Our accommodation(s)

Penthouse

Three Bedroom Penthouse Apartment

6 pers. max
116 m² / 1248 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s) and 1 x Queen size bed(s) and 1 x Queen size bed(s)

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Penthouse

Three Bedroom City View Penthouse

6 pers. max
159 m² / 1711 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s) and 1 x Queen size bed(s) and 1 x Queen size bed(s)
Views: City View

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Penthouse

Three Bedroom Bay View Penthouse

6 pers. max
162 m² / 1743 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s) and 1 x Queen size bed(s) and 1 x Queen size bed(s)
Views: Bay view

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Apartment

1 Bedroom Deluxe

2 pers. max
43 m² / 462 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Queen size bed(s)

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Apartment

2 Bedroom Deluxe

4 pers. max
57 m² / 613 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Queen size bed(s)
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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Apartment

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment

4 pers. max
66 m² / 710 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Queen size bed(s)
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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Apartment

2 Bedroom Corner Deluxe

4 pers. max
66 m² / 710 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Queen size bed(s)
Most of the accommodation: Balcony or Corner Room

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Hotel location

Shadow Play Melbourne by Peppers

308 320 City Road
3000 SOUTHBANK
Australia

GPS:-37.827052, 144.958326

+61 3 7004 0400

+61 1300 987 610

NGV

Art and Culture

Access: 500 m / 0.31 mi 10 min walk / 5 min drive

Taxi

10 AUD 10 AUD

Melbourne Recital Centre

Entertainment centre

Access: 500 m / 0.31 mi 10 min walk / 5 min drive

Taxi

10 AUD 10 AUD

Melbourne Arts Centre

Art and Culture

Access: 500 m / 0.31 mi 10 min walk / 5 min drive

Taxi

10 AUD 10 AUD

Fed Square

Entertainment centre

Access: 1 km / 0.62 mi 15 min walk / 8 min drive

The Lume

Art and Culture

Access: 1 km / 0.62 mi 10 min walk / 8 min drive

Taxi

10 AUD 10 AUD

Melbourne Museum

Museums

Access: 2 km / 1.24 mi 40 min walk / 15 min drive

Taxi

20 AUD 20 AUD

Yarra River

River

Access: 500 m / 0.31 mi 10 min walk / 5 min drive

Taxi

10 AUD 10 AUD

St Kilda Beach

Beach area

Access: 1 km / 0.62 mi 20 min walk / 10 min drive

Taxi

10 AUD 10 AUD

Birrarung Marr

Park

Access: 1 km / 0.62 mi 20 min walk / 5 min drive

Taxi

10 AUD 10 AUD

Melbourne Botanic Gardens

Park

Access: 1 km / 0.62 mi 20 min walk / 10 min drive

Taxi

10 AUD 10 AUD

Albert Park Lake

Lake

Access: 1 km / 0.62 mi 20 min walk / 10 min drive

Taxi

10 AUD 10 AUD

South Melbourne Beach

Beach area

Access: 1 km / 0.62 mi 20 min walk / 5 min drive

Taxi

10 AUD 10 AUD

Yarra River Restaurants & Bars

Bar

Access: 500 m / 0.31 mi 5 min walk / 5 min drive

South Melbourne Markets

Shopping district

Access: 500 m / 0.31 mi 5 min walk / 5 min drive

Crown dining

Restaurant and cafe district

Access: 500 m / 0.31 mi 5 min walk / 5 min drive

Emporium

Shopping centre/mall

Access: 1 km / 0.62 mi 10 min walk / 5 min drive

DFO South wharf

Shopping district

Access: 1 km / 0.62 mi 10 min walk / 5 min drive

Taxi

10 AUD 10 AUD

Bourke Street Mall

Shopping centre/mall

Access: 1 km / 0.62 mi 10 min walk / 5 min drive

Hotel services

Check-in from 02:00 PM - Check out up to 10:00 AM

On site

Swimming pool
Car park
Pets not allowed
Restaurant
Wheelchair accessible
Fitness center
Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Breakfast
Bar
Meeting rooms
100% Non Smoking Property

EDWIN WINE BAR AND CELLAR

We have a simple philosophy at Edwin: To celebrate and support local people and produce. Our carefully curated list of wines features the best of local growers, while our ever-evolving selection of food stars the freshest seasonal ingredients.

Meetings & Events

Number of Meeting Room: 5
Surface of the largest room: 224 m² / 2411.114 sq ft
Maximum seats capacity: 50
Maximum capacity for banquets: 50

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Our guest reviews

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ALL Rating 4.4/5 954 reviews

Christian M. Families - 4/26/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Friendly staff, amazing views and luxury

Dear Christian, Thank you for your kind words regarding our friendly staff and the views from the penthouse apartment. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to welcome you back in the near future! Kind regards, Nico Mackintosh Acting General Manager

Aaron P. Friends - 4/23/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

There are 2 things everybody should prefer when staying at hotels. Comfortable beds and a good shower. This hotel had neither. Queen beds that were Literally 60cm (yes i measured it) from the wall on all 3 sides. The door to the room couldnt close because it hit the bed. Room way too small ! The shower was a small rain shower head with no pressure. We stayed in the 2bed 2bath room thinking i would have extra space, but not really. Breakfast was ok. Paid for specialty coffee but was very very poor, undrinkable. Used the free auto coffee machine next morning and it was better. Still made us pay for the coffee's. Service from the staff were good. Overall with uncomfortable beds, no pressure showers and terrible coffee, wont be staying here again.

Dear Graham, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay with us. I genuinely regret to learn that your experience did not meet your expectations, particularly concerning the comfort of the beds and the shower facilities. We strive to offer a pleasant environment for our guests, and I understand how crucial these elements are for a comfortable stay. I appreciate your comments about the coffee quality; we continuously evaluate our offerings to meet our guests' preferences. It is encouraging to know that our staff provided satisfactory service during your visit, as we prioritise guest engagement and support. Your insights are invaluable as we aim to enhance our services. I hope you will reconsider your decision in the future and allow us another opportunity to serve you better. Kind regards, Nico Mackintosh Acting General Manager

Karen M. Couples - 4/23/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Poor sleeping facilities, mattress and pillows were not suitable - expensive for the comfort not provided

Dear Karen, Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent stay. I regret to hear that the sleeping arrangements did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your comments as they help us to continually improve our guest experience. Kind regards, Nico Mackintosh Acting General Manager

James H. Couples - 4/22/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

The apartments are well-located close to Crown and Southbank restaurants and bars. Our room overlooked a busy street and freeway but the noise was minimal. The room was clean and comfortable but not wow. Buffet breakfast was excellent.

Dear James, First of all, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay with us. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your overall experience, particularly our buffet breakfast. We also appreciate your comments about the internet speed. We do offer two Wi-Fi options: a complimentary standard connection and a higher-speed premium service available to Accor members. For a faster and more reliable connection, we recommend selecting the premium network when logging in. That said, we value your feedback and will continue to review our services to ensure we provide the best possible experience for all our guests. We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back for another stay in the near future. Kind regards, Nico Mackintosh Acting General Manager

Kryssle O. Families - 4/22/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Had a really nice stay and have been welcomed by a very lovely receptionist -Ashley who made the check in very smooth as well as providing info in the area. Rooms were serviced well and everything you need is pretty much already there. Only downside to the aircon/heater is that the temperature only goes up to 25 degrees and with all the windows, did not make the room any warmer. Breakfast was average compared to all the other Accor places I’ve been and could definitely add more options such as fresh fruits and real fruit juices, it was otherwise quite nice as everything was hot and fresh. Another thing is that the pool was meant to be heated, but they actually felt like a cold plunge. All amenities are otherwise well maintained. I would definitely consider staying here again as it’s away from the hustle and bustle of the city but close enough for walking and public transport.

Dear Kryssle, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Shadow Play Melbourne by Peppers. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed a pleasant stay and found our location convenient, as well as our rooms well-serviced. It is wonderful to know that Ashleigh provided you with a smooth check-in and valuable information about the area. We appreciate your feedback regarding the air conditioning system and the temperature settings. Your comments about the breakfast offerings and the pool temperature will be taken into consideration as we continuously strive to improve our services. It is our goal to provide a satisfying experience for all our guests, and your insights are invaluable in this process. We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back for another stay. Kind regards, Nico Mackintosh Acting General Manager