321 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Australia | (888) 708-2081
Ideal location in the heart of town
Stylish modern rooms and apartments, most with kitchenettes or full kitchens
Bathrooms have large rainfall showers
Bar/lounge serves tasty tapas
Business corner with printer
Limited housekeeping is only for long stays
No full restaurant
Fees for use of Wi-Fi (after first half-hour), off-site fitness center, and even extra towels
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.
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Scene
Upscale, apartment-style hotel
The Sebel Townhouse was the place to stay
in Sydney when it opened in the 1960s, and the hotelier has since spread its
upscale "serviced apartments" around the region. The Sebel
Melbourne makes no grand impression, but its small lobby is tastefully
decorated with a mix of antiques and modern furnishings laid out on a marble floor. Rich leather chairs create different seating areas and there's a striking, steel-lined gas fireplace. Old portraits on the walls lend a sense of history to the lobby as well. The
overall palate is decidedly neutral, with varying shades of brown, beige, and
cream dominating the space.
Location
In the heart of the business and entertainment district
The Sebel Melbourne is in the south end of
the city’s Central Business District, within walking distance of most of
central Melbourne's attractions. Federation Square, Bourke Street Mall, and
Melbourne Aquarium are nearby, and the hotel is surrounded by numerous bars and
restaurants, including Brown Alley, La Di Da, and Red Spice Road. A number
of trams run along Flinders Street and many more can be caught from Collins
Street (which runs parallel) or Swanston Street (which runs perpendicular).
Melbourne Airport is a 25-minute drive northwest.
Rooms
Large, elegant suites with rainfall showers and kitchenettes; classic rooms are more similar to standard hotel rooms
Decorated in palates of gray, black, and
muted brown, the elegant apartments here are on the darker side. White accents on the
cabinetry and French doors that separate master bedrooms from living areas
add a few bright notes, while floors are tiled in slate gray or covered in dark
carpeting with ornate floral patterns. Large pullout couches in living
areas add extra guest spaces, with work desks and chairs sharing room with 40-inch
flat-screen TVs. The kitchenettes are big enough to include tables for four
alongside brushed steel appliances that include mini-fridges, dishwashers, and stovetops.
Some apartment suites also have Nespresso machines.Smaller Classic Rooms are laid out like
traditional hotel units, without living areas or kitchenettes. All the bathrooms have
Australian toiletries from Appelles and large walk-in rainfall showers, with
some suites having separate soaking tubs.
Features
Added fees for many of the amenities, which are generally limited
More
apartment building than hotel, The Sebel Melbourne does not offer many features. The property has underground and valet parking for a fee, but cheaper options
may be found nearby. The only on-site dining option is the lounge
bar, Bistro du Peuple; the venue serves a limited menu of Mauritian-influenced,
Creole fusion tapas and dinner plates, which can also be ordered up as room service. An advertised fitness center is not technically part of the
hotel, and guests have to pay for entry. Wi-Fi is only free for 30 minutes per
day, after which usage requires a separate fee. The Internet kiosk, also requiring a fee, has a
Mac with an attached printer.
