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The Olsen

637-641 Chapel Street, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

4.3 (1028)
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Function Venue

80 Seated
300 Standing
The Olsen is a five-star boutique hotel offering in South Yarra. It’s suits are adorned with the lyrical work of revered Australian landscape artist and Archibald Prize winner, Dr John Olsen.As you walk in, expect breathtaking murals and sculptures, with large prints in all hallways and suites. Aside from the excellent taste in art though, the Olsen boasts a gorgeous array of accommodation, and function venues for all manner of events.The Olsen boasts a courtyard and poolside contemporary function space. There are also three versatile gallery spaces for cocktail events, and the sophisticated yet breezy Spoonbill Restaurant and Bar downstairs.The Olsen is located on the South Yarra end of bustling, vibrant Chapel Street. Surrounded by trams and with South Yarra train station just around the corner, it’s also conveniently placed to quickly arrive in the city, Richmond, Prahran, and Toorak. Of course, it’s also within strolling distance of some excellent shopping.

The Olsen Function Rooms

11 Spaces Available At This Venue
The John Olsen Penthouse

The John Olsen Penthouse

Perfect space for day meetings, dinners or cocktail parties with lots of natural light and views of the city skyline.

80
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Gallery IV

Gallery IV

Gallery IV - is especially noteworthy, a space drenched in sunlight and surrounded by floor to ceiling glass walls (and amazing views).

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Gallery 3

Gallery 3

The Gallery Rooms at the Olsen are a collection of separate spaces, all stylish, elegant, and rather filled with great artwork (naturally). The first three are able to be be combined in order to make one 85 square meter function room.The fo...

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Gallery 1

Gallery 1

The Gallery Rooms at the Olsen are a collection of separate spaces, all stylish, elegant, and rather filled with great artwork (naturally). The first three are able to be be combined in order to make one 85 square meter function room.The fo...

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Spoonbill

Spoonbill

70
100
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Spoonbill
Dare

Dare

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Courtyard and Poolside

Courtyard and Poolside

The Olsen's Poolside Area is located on level one - within a unique space overlooking a glass bottom pool. An al fresco function venue with designer decor, the Poolside Area is great for summertime cocktail parties, corporate Christmas part...

300
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Gallery Rooms

Gallery Rooms

The Gallery Rooms at the Olsen are a collection of separate spaces, all stylish, elegant, and rather filled with great artwork (naturally). The first three are able to be be combined in order to make one 85 square meter function room. ...

80
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Dare

Dare

The Olsen's Penthoouse is often called the "John Olsen Penthouse" - a stylish, refined, elegant penthouse, it's a fitting tribute to the hotel's namesake.The Penthouse is located on the 14th floor of the hotel, and boasts sweeping view...

14
30
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The Lake Eyre Penthouse

The Lake Eyre Penthouse

The premium penthouse at The Olsen. Great for small day meetings or evening cocktail events. Includes an awesome outdoor deck, plunge pool and spa pool. Also has one bedroom so you can even stay in the room after your event (subject to avai...

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November 9, 2024

The highlight was the indoor/outdoor pool. Part of the pool has a see through glass floor, which was great. Also, you can look out onto chapel St from in the pool. The staff were amazing. I told them about my claustrophobia in elevators, and they happily opened the fire escape stairs for me. Thank you so much. The shower pressure was great and the bed comfortable. Housekeeping was a little loud when cleaning the rooms next door. Apart from that, perfect stay

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Daniel

November 22, 2024

An excellent hotel in a modern area. There's full kitchens, windows that open, and some rooms have balconies. All amenities are modern, showers are not UK swing glass style. The bedding was very comfortable.

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Lesley Ralston

November 24, 2024

Hotel and Location are perfect! Had a lovely stay, drinks at the restaurant and then dinner at one of the many brilliant restaurants to choose from in walking distance, swam in the indoor - outdoor pool so clean and fresh best I’ve seen in a long time, we will definitely be back, thank you!

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Jill Van Der Ross

September 8, 2024

Deluxe suite didn't look anything like what was advertised online, nice enough, but feels very outdated and getting old - needs maintenance. My sink had a massive crack in the porcelain was peeling off. Breakfast.......horrendous, grossly overpriced and everything was too cold to eat $77 you should keep in your pocket. Was given miss information on arrival- took $100 "bond" for incidentals but told our charges to the room would come off this - standard. Upon checking out the reception charged another $133 (for our 2 cold Breakfast meals) and said that the other $100 we paid on arrival had nothing to do with this account and would be given back in 5 business days or however long our bank takes 🤬 Double dipped in my opinion and I was NOT happy as my sister who also stayed DID not have the same outcome....they simply took Breakfast off her deposit. Would not recommend - I'm sure other hotels would treat guests better and you would get more value for $ elsewhere

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Anthony BORYA

November 17, 2024

Night Manager less compassionate and helpful than a Service Station attendant!! I was locked out of my home and without a phone so I decided to stay at The Olsen. I explained my situation to the Night Manager and asked if I could use a computer or phone to transfer some more money into my Mastercard to pay for accommodation. The answer was an inflexible NO. He acted as if hotel policy was The Law. He was a leader (Manager) but was unwilling to use his discretion and help out someone in need. No way to treat a regular at the hotel who is even an Accor member. So, I went to the Shell service station nearby snd the attendant kindly allowed me to use his phone without hesitation.


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Audio Visual Equipment (AV)

Microphone
Projector
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Other Amenities & Extras

Accessible
Dance Floor
External Music or DJ
On-Site Parking
Smoking Area
WiFi

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