"Gonna be a rumble out on the promenade"
(Bruce Springsteen)
The Crown Promenade has a great location- just steps from the South Wharf and all of the bars, restaurants, and attractions along the Yarra River. There is a skybridge that takes you into the adjacent massive Crown Casino.
Our room was very spacious with plenty of outlets, although it was disappointing not to see one in the vicinity of either night stand. The WiFi worked great throughout the hotel, our TV was excellent with plenty of American choices including ESPN, there was a nice work station, and the instant coffee and hot chocolate selections were good.
The bathroom was generously sized, and the shower was a double-faucet affair that was a bit tricky to regulate.
The hotel buffet breakfast was very good. I took advantage of a tray of poached eggs and a big bowl of Shakshuka, things I haven't seen much of while in Australia. They had a great supply of breads, pastries, cereals, milks, and plenty of hot trays with the usual breakfast foods. Coffee is from a big urn you serve yourself. If you want Barista/Espresso choices, there is an upcharge.
We encountered no service issues and thought the Crown Plaza gave us a high quality luxury hotel experience. read more