This upscale boutique hotel is located in the heart of Australia’s trendy South Yarra neighborhood, which is filled with shops, restaurants and bars. As part of the Art Series Hotel Group, it’s dedicated to showcasing art from an individual artist—the acclaimed Dr. John Olsen. Guests are greeted by gorgeous artwork and sculptures throughout the hotel. There are over 200 elegant suites with modern technology and two on-site restaurants. There are also a spa and a fitness center, but the equipment is very minimal, and there’s a charge for in-room Wi-Fi.
This upscale boutique hotel is located in the heart of Australia’s trendy South Yarra neighborhood, which is filled with shops, restaurants and bars. As part of the Art Series Hotel Group, it’s dedicated to showcasing art from an individual artist—the acclaimed Dr. John Olsen. Guests are greeted by gorgeous artwork and sculptures throughout the hotel. There are over 200 elegant suites with modern technology and two on-site restaurants. There are also a spa and a fitness center, but the equipment is very minimal, and there’s a charge for in-room Wi-Fi.
This 174-room Sheraton in the heart of Melbourne is more stylish and luxurious than most Sheratons we've visited. Many of the large, sleek rooms have great city views, and the hotel's extensive features include an attractive indoor lap pool, an outdoor bar (not common among Melbourne hotels), three above-average dining options, and a spa. Leisure travelers will appreciate that the hotel is just a short walk from the center of the city -- about 15 minutes to Fed Square -- while being delightfully removed from the souvenir shops and bustle of the true center. Still, there are a few drawbacks, such as the limited views from many rooms. The Rydges Melbourne Hotel a few blocks away has similar features and lower prices, but it's a bit older. Those who want more edginess than the Sheraton provides should compare prices at the colorful Adelphi Hotel.
This 174-room Sheraton in the heart of Melbourne is more stylish and luxurious than most Sheratons we've visited. Many of the large, sleek rooms have great city views, and the hotel's extensive features include an attractive indoor lap pool, an outdoor bar (not common among Melbourne hotels), three above-average dining options, and a spa. Leisure travelers will appreciate that the hotel is just a short walk from the center of the city -- about 15 minutes to Fed Square -- while being delightfully removed from the souvenir shops and bustle of the true center. Still, there are a few drawbacks, such as the limited views from many rooms. The Rydges Melbourne Hotel a few blocks away has similar features and lower prices, but it's a bit older. Those who want more edginess than the Sheraton provides should compare prices at the colorful Adelphi Hotel.
In the heart of Melbourne, Sebel Melbourne Flinders Lane is in an ideal spot for foodies and culture vultures looking to make the most of the surrounding cafe and entertainment district. The stylish suites are loaded with amenities, but though the Sebel bills itself as an "all-suite" property, there are smaller rooms without the extra living space or kitchens. Fees are added for everything from extra towels to Wi-Fi, and there's no full restaurant or on-site fitness center.
In the heart of Melbourne, Sebel Melbourne Flinders Lane is in an ideal spot for foodies and culture vultures looking to make the most of the surrounding cafe and entertainment district. The stylish suites are loaded with amenities, but though the Sebel bills itself as an "all-suite" property, there are smaller rooms without the extra living space or kitchens. Fees are added for everything from extra towels to Wi-Fi, and there's no full restaurant or on-site fitness center.
Quay West Suites Melbourne combines apartment-style living with the conveniences of a fully-serviced upscale hotel. Its picturesque location right on the river, surrounded by shopping and top-notch restaurants, makes it one of the best options in the downtown area. The all-suite
rooms range from big to palatial, and even the smallest has a kitchenette with modern amenities. An indoor pool is big enough for laps and the restaurant has an inviting outdoor terrace. Still, added fees can get pricey,
Quay West Suites Melbourne combines apartment-style living with the conveniences of a fully-serviced upscale hotel. Its picturesque location right on the river, surrounded by shopping and top-notch restaurants, makes it one of the best options in the downtown area. The all-suite
rooms range from big to palatial, and even the smallest has a kitchenette with modern amenities. An indoor pool is big enough for laps and the restaurant has an inviting outdoor terrace. Still, added fees can get pricey,
Ibis Budget Melbourne CBD is straightforward about its two-pearl amenities, and has the basic styling of a corporate-run hostel alongside features reminiscent of a standard hotel. Though its simple rooms include en-suite bathrooms, none of them are entirely private, with just a curtain separating the bathing area from the bedroom. Perks are slim and basics like Wi-Fi are an extra fee, but the Ibis’ cheap rates in the heart of Melbourne, with lots of shopping and dining nearby, make the property an attractive option for less discerning budget travelers. Those willing to spend a bit more can find larger rooms at the Ibis Styles Melbourne, The Victoria Hotel.
Ibis Budget Melbourne CBD is straightforward about its two-pearl amenities, and has the basic styling of a corporate-run hostel alongside features reminiscent of a standard hotel. Though its simple rooms include en-suite bathrooms, none of them are entirely private, with just a curtain separating the bathing area from the bedroom. Perks are slim and basics like Wi-Fi are an extra fee, but the Ibis’ cheap rates in the heart of Melbourne, with lots of shopping and dining nearby, make the property an attractive option for less discerning budget travelers. Those willing to spend a bit more can find larger rooms at the Ibis Styles Melbourne, The Victoria Hotel.
Located across from Albert Park, best known as the venue of the Australian Grand Prix, the Mercure Melbourne Albert Park is a modern business hotel with 209 air-conditioned smoking and non-smoking rooms, many of which look out on Albert Park Lake. Rooms are modern and a bit generic in true mid-range chain hotel fashion, and past guests have complained of occasional housekeeping and maintenance issues, particularly in the bathrooms. On-site facilities include a restaurant, cafe, and bar and there's also a pool, sauna, and fitness center. However, the biggest attraction for many guests (besides the location) are the hotel's numerous meeting rooms, which include a ballroom that can seat up to 1,400 people. Wi-Fi, breakfast, and parking all cost extra, but the rates are reasonable for both rooms and extras. Compare rates with those at the St Kilda Road Parkview Hotel, which offers free Wi-Fi.
Located across from Albert Park, best known as the venue of the Australian Grand Prix, the Mercure Melbourne Albert Park is a modern business hotel with 209 air-conditioned smoking and non-smoking rooms, many of which look out on Albert Park Lake. Rooms are modern and a bit generic in true mid-range chain hotel fashion, and past guests have complained of occasional housekeeping and maintenance issues, particularly in the bathrooms. On-site facilities include a restaurant, cafe, and bar and there's also a pool, sauna, and fitness center. However, the biggest attraction for many guests (besides the location) are the hotel's numerous meeting rooms, which include a ballroom that can seat up to 1,400 people. Wi-Fi, breakfast, and parking all cost extra, but the rates are reasonable for both rooms and extras. Compare rates with those at the St Kilda Road Parkview Hotel, which offers free Wi-Fi.
The Tune Hotel Melbourne is a budget chain hotel on the fringe of Melbourne’s CBD, a 12-minute walk from Melbourne Central Railway Station and Melbourne Central shopping complex. This limited service property offers guests a place to rest their head and grab a shower but beyond that everything, even towels, comes at a cost. There are 225 contemporary rooms in total, done up in a red, white, and black color palette. Hotel parking is available for a nightly fee and the hotel cafe is open for guests from early morning till mid-afternoon. It's worth noting that pre-booking add-on services will bring down the cost, so plan ahead if you want Wi-Fi and toiletries.
The Tune Hotel Melbourne is a budget chain hotel on the fringe of Melbourne’s CBD, a 12-minute walk from Melbourne Central Railway Station and Melbourne Central shopping complex. This limited service property offers guests a place to rest their head and grab a shower but beyond that everything, even towels, comes at a cost. There are 225 contemporary rooms in total, done up in a red, white, and black color palette. Hotel parking is available for a nightly fee and the hotel cafe is open for guests from early morning till mid-afternoon. It's worth noting that pre-booking add-on services will bring down the cost, so plan ahead if you want Wi-Fi and toiletries.
This mid-range Clarion hotel occupies a convenient Central Business District location that's full of dining options and shops, and is well serviced by public transportation. Contemporary interiors are decidedly chainlike and lack character, but they're pleasant enough, while the 120 spacious suites have full kitchens or kitchenettes as well as living and dining areas -- but bathrooms could use an update. There's an indoor pool, as well as a casual restaurant/bar that serves three meals a day. Guests also have free access to a nearby gym. The one big bummer is the lack of free Wi-Fi -- internet incurs a charge even in the lobby. For more stylish decor and free Wi-Fi, check out the Rydges Melbourne Hotel
This mid-range Clarion hotel occupies a convenient Central Business District location that's full of dining options and shops, and is well serviced by public transportation. Contemporary interiors are decidedly chainlike and lack character, but they're pleasant enough, while the 120 spacious suites have full kitchens or kitchenettes as well as living and dining areas -- but bathrooms could use an update. There's an indoor pool, as well as a casual restaurant/bar that serves three meals a day. Guests also have free access to a nearby gym. The one big bummer is the lack of free Wi-Fi -- internet incurs a charge even in the lobby. For more stylish decor and free Wi-Fi, check out the Rydges Melbourne Hotel
Catering to flashpackers (backpackers with bigger budgets) and millennials looking for simple lodging, the Space Hotel fills the void between a modern hostel and a mid-range property with its contemporary communal spaces and shared dorms. There are private rooms too, some with en-suite bathrooms, though most guests share communal facilities on each floor. The rooftop terrace has the bonus of an outdoor hot tub, while a movie room and restaurant-style guest kitchen add value for any budget traveler. But the fee for Wi-Fi will surprise the target demographic.
Catering to flashpackers (backpackers with bigger budgets) and millennials looking for simple lodging, the Space Hotel fills the void between a modern hostel and a mid-range property with its contemporary communal spaces and shared dorms. There are private rooms too, some with en-suite bathrooms, though most guests share communal facilities on each floor. The rooftop terrace has the bonus of an outdoor hot tub, while a movie room and restaurant-style guest kitchen add value for any budget traveler. But the fee for Wi-Fi will surprise the target demographic.
This 42-room upper-middle-range hotel may be small but it’s big on spunk and personality. There aren’t many features to speak of, and instead the hotel focuses on freebies (minibar drinks, welcome snacks, breakfast, Wi-Fi) and rooms that have high style and good technology. But some bathrooms are small (and they all have tiny sinks), and guests have complained about the noise from the garbage trucks. For an eclectic boutique that has more features and is more centrally located, consider the Adelphi Hotel, though you may pay a bit more; if you want to explore outside the CBD (in Melbourne’s hipper neighborhoods), the Art Series hotels bring the funk _and _more features for a price similar to Ovolo Laneways.
This 42-room upper-middle-range hotel may be small but it’s big on spunk and personality. There aren’t many features to speak of, and instead the hotel focuses on freebies (minibar drinks, welcome snacks, breakfast, Wi-Fi) and rooms that have high style and good technology. But some bathrooms are small (and they all have tiny sinks), and guests have complained about the noise from the garbage trucks. For an eclectic boutique that has more features and is more centrally located, consider the Adelphi Hotel, though you may pay a bit more; if you want to explore outside the CBD (in Melbourne’s hipper neighborhoods), the Art Series hotels bring the funk _and _more features for a price similar to Ovolo Laneways.