Albert Park is host to some of Melbourne's best-loved boutique stores, cafés and providores, vast parks and a beachfront that lies barely 300 metres from Laureate's doorstep. Surrounding Albert Park village are open spaces and outdoor locales and those seeking a retreat from the demands of professional and everyday life find solace in the manicured lawns of St Vincent Gardens, whilst the meditative lap of the sea at sunset is a conclusion to the day that can be enjoyed by all.