What The Media Says

There's life in the old girl yet
theage.com.au
That grand bastion of elegance, the Windsor, deserves a spruce-up, writes Lindy Percival.   

The world in an afternoon
theage.com.au
This grand old dame is probably Australia's best destination for traditional afternoon tea, which has been served throughout the hotel's 125-year history. A three-tiered cake stand of dainties is brought to your table but on weekends leave room for the buffet of sweet treats, including cakes, slices, sauces, tarts and ice-cream. 

Melbourne's Windsor Hotel serves traditional afternoon tea
couriermail.com.au
"THERE'LL be tiers before bedtime," a friend whispers mysteriously after inviting me to afternoon tea. She promises cucumber sandwiches minus crusts.

The House of Windsor
theage.com.au
Ruth Duncan finds Victorian elegance and fine old-fashioned service at a venerable Melbourne institution.

Cuppa anyone?
theage.com.au
One of the must-do experiences in Melbourne. The sense of history when you walk in and the atmosphere of refinement, luxury and elegance makes the Windsor experience the benchmark. Mother's Day this year includes the pavlova royale, a meringue filled with passionfruit cream, a glass of champagne and a flower. This day is often booked out months in advance so put it in your diary for next year.

A Weekend at the Windsor
theage.com.au
David Scott mentally dons a three-piece suit and settles in at the Windsor.

Merry time at the Windsor Hotel, Spring St, Melbourne
couriermail.com.au
THE British actor who played the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, is etched into the history of Melbourne's iconic Hotel Windsor, but probably for all the wrong reasons.

High Tea Revival

stonningtonleader.com.au

WHILE Melbourne is known for its restaurants and cafes, its growing afternoon tea scene is starting to cause quite a stir.