The Clarendon Hotel occupies levels one and two of the historic Clarendon building on the corner of Clarendon and York streets, sitting above the ground-floor Clarendon Restaurant and Hunter & Hound pub, with a rooftop bar also part of the same complex. The 4-star boutique property offers 12 rooms, each fitted with a private bathroom, air conditioning, a work desk, and a large smart TV with streaming apps, and select rooms offer views over the city skyline. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout, and beds are made in Australia as part of the property's focus on guest comfort. Because reception for the accommodation is separate from the ground-floor hospitality venues, some guests note it can take a moment to locate check-in on arrival, though staff assistance is consistently well reviewed. The hotel's Clarendon Street location puts it within easy walking distance of South Melbourne Market, a short tram ride from the CBD, and close to Albert Park Lake and the Melbourne Grand Prix circuit during race season. With an on-site restaurant, rooftop bar and casual pub all part of the same building, guests have a range of dining and drinking options without needing to leave the block, making the Clarendon Hotel a practical base for visitors wanting to stay close to South Melbourne's café and market culture while remaining a short trip from central Melbourne.