A 62-year-old woman's body lay inside inside a Melbourne brothel for two days until it was discovered, police allege.

Michael James Chalmers, 35, is alleged to have killed the woman in Melbourne's west in the early hours of November 27.

Accused killer Michael James Chalmers has fronted court after being charged with the murder of a 62-year-old woman.

During the holidays, most people would be home with friends and families, but one place you wouldn’t expect to be ...