Crown Metropol
The height of contemporary sophistication



With a more design-centred take on contemporary luxe than sister property Crown Towers in the Crown Melbourne complex abutting the Yarra River, the Metropol boasts a cutting-edge aesthetic throughout, from iconic lobby to chic rooms. Don’t miss the stand-out top floor spa and the place to stay rivalling all comers across the city is the charming 190sq m 25th-level apartment with its own entrance.
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