Eight Hotels Australia has opened the Pensione Hotel Melbourne, sister property of the Pensione in Sydney. Offering affordable luxury, this 114 room hotel, bar and restaurant has undergone a multi-million dollar refurbishment to become the Pensione Melbourne. The Pensione combines heritage building features with contemporary design modelled on the grandeur of the original European Pensione Hotels. Rooms from A$99 (approx £45) per night. www.pensione.com.au