Hotels near Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

Named in honour of the nation’s greatest tennis star, this purpose-built venue is the jewel in the crown of Melbourne’s National Tennis Centre. A state-of-the-art retractable roof means matches can play on through torrential rain or searing summer heat. While it’s best known as the home of the Australian Open, the Rod Laver Arena also hosts basketball, wrestling and in-the-round rock concerts.