Eat, Sleep, Shop, Repeat: How to Turn Retail Therapy Into a Weekend Getaway at Chadstone
It's never been easier to shop until you drop.
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Need an easy escape? Pencil in a weekend getaway at Chadstone in Melbourne – the ultimate destination for a mini holiday – where a range of luxury brands, amazing eateries and fun activities are waiting for you. Whether you're short on time or just feeling like a unique shopping experience, Chadstone has it all.
The Social Quarter
A weekend getaway at Chadstone starts with entertainment, and The Social Quarter is where you'll find it. The latest addition to the shopping centre's existing drinking, dining and entertainment destinations has something for everyone. From arcades and bowling to breweries, indulgent Italian eateries and our personal favourite – the Hijinx Hotel, an immersive venue combining a quirky New York Hotel with 10 game rooms – the first of its kind in Victoria. You could easily spend hours here, and we don't blame you.
Some of the top spots for a drink include the Urban Alley Brewery, a sustainable craft brewery with a laidback vibe, or the award-winning Dasher + Fisher Gin Distillery Bar. For food, don't go past Cinque Terre, serving up traditional Italian cuisine from the sea and land of Liguria, Italy. And be sure to save room for dessert at Piccolina Gelateria, which is known for hand-crafted natural Italian gelato.
Retail Therapy Sans-Stress
Chadstone boasts a range of retailers, from luxury labels like Louis Vuitton to beloved Aussie brands like Aje, offering a shopping experience like no other.
If you prefer to shop in style, you can make the most of the hands-free shopping service, which means you can shop as much as you like without having to lug your purchases back to the car. Simply show the store staff your SMS which provides a unique Tag ID, then click on the link provided to let the Valet Parking team know how many bags you want collected. They will then be waiting for you at your selected centre collection location. This is also an inclusive service as part of Valet Parking, so all you have to do is rock up.
The Market Pavillion
Opening Thursday, 27 March, Chadstone's newest addition is set to be abuzz with activity. Here, you can do all your shopping for fresh ingredients, pick up some grab-and-go meals or sit down for a meal. A place to shop, share, learn and indulge. What more could you want?
Personal Styling
Chadstone also offers personal styling services. Take some of the load off and keep the good vibes going as a stylist tags alongside you, offering a refreshingly stress-free shopping experience that will leave you feeling relaxed and confident that your fashion picks are the right ones.
Overnight Stays
After all the fun, you can't help but start to feel tired by the end of it. Luckily, you can recharge close by at the Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery. Offering luxe accommodation, modern rooms and an indoor pool just a stone's throw away from the shopping centre, we can't think of a better way to round out a day spent exploring all that Chadstone has to offer.
Come to think of it, with so much under one roof, why not make it a girls' (or boys' – no stereotypes here) weekend? Chadstone is the ideal spot for a group getaway. Just think – a day full of shopping, pampering and dining with friends – it's the perfect little escape from the daily grind.
So what are you waiting for? Plan your next mini-holiday with a Weekend Getaway at Chadstone today.
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