Looks really nice when you pull up to the front an the staff are really nice but once you leave the…read morelobby it feels like a sketchy motel. At least my room does. I had to walk out a side door around to the back where my ground floor room door is just open to the public which never feels as safe to me. There were two people on chairs outside their room chatting which was just weird. What the heck are they doing hanging out in a hotel parking lot? The room is clean and comfortable but it is VERY loud. Traffic noise and music/talking/yelling from a nearby bar or party won't make it easy to sleep tonight. Sometimes even great service doesn't cut it when it sounds like there's a freeway and disco across the road. I suppose it was cheap though.

Cosmopolitan Hotel is part of the 8 Hotels collection, of which there are 15 hotels world wide…read more Ummm, the maths doesn't really add up does it? Luckily they do hospitality better then arithmetic and the St. Kilda location is no exception. This boutique budget hotel is located one street back from Acland street and the esplanade, and here lies both the reason for staying here and the reason to not. The location cannot be beaten in St Kilda. Your minutes away restaurant, bars, shops, transport and the beach. This is fantastic obviously! The trouble is if your allocated a front facing room, it may get a bit loud at night, all night(mostly due to the popular backpackers across the road.) The hotel rate includes parking which is a godsend in St Kilda. The service here was fantastic, the check-in process was one of the fastest and smoothest I have experienced and upon requesting an Internet cable they had it ready when I popped down to reception, I didn't even have to ask for it! The room itself was furnished with chairs that look like art pieces but are actually very uncomfortable to sit in and the bed was soft. The LCD flat screen on the wall was great, as was the large desk area in the Deluxe King. The rooms themselves are standard. great value to a budget hotel but missing polish for a boutique offering. The bathroom wasn't memorable, although I was let down by the lack of bathtub. For some reason I like to have the option of a bath while in a hotel, though rarely use it! The included Continental breakfast was standard hotel fare but in a great cafe/bar area which improved the experience.

I'd really, REALLY love to give this lovely place at least one more star in my review as it was…read moreabsolutely gorgeous & the location where my partner and I had shared several wonderful moments that I'm sure we'll look back on fondly in the years to come, but there were a few things that made my experience a little less than satisfactory. As Melbourne is a windy city to begin with, I of course was expecting to hear some form of noise once the cool weather kicked in one night. But what I heard was enough to leave me panicking for my safety and unsure whether I should leave the building or not. The wind blew right through the minuscule cracks or gaps in the floors, walls, ceilings, etc (wherever they may be cleverly hidden). But the worst part was the creaking. I kept thinking someone was breaking into the apartment via window or door, despite both having always been locked and shut. Turns out the creaking came from the massive wall opposite from the living room sofa. I even had to google if this was a normal occurrence for apartments in levels as low as floor 11 out of 69 (or so). Apparently newer buildings but in Melbourne seem to have this alarming noise issue in common as they've been built with minor mistakes in planning (from what I've read it has something to do with where the bolts or screws are attached in the inner wall foundational structure). Next issue, the bathroom. At first glance it was absolutely lovely. And it really was. But there was no hand soap or bar to use for either our bodies or our hands. There was however, a massive bottle of body wash made from animal milk (which I am dangerously allergic to) on the shower shelf, that I of course could not use. Luckily there was another massive bottle next to it labeled shampoo, which had no ingredients that would react to my body (thankfully!). So I pretty much washed my hair, body, and hands with shampoo each day/night. Not ideal but it worked. The only problem with that was there was no conditioner. My 3 feet of straight black hair had been knotted the entire time without condotioner to use and the half hour of combing I had to do just to detangle it each time I washed it left pieces of my hair everywhere. To finish off on a lighter note, and I know this is going to sound snobby, but it might as well be mentioned that there were at least 2 of everything in the dish cupboard which was very much appreciated, but of course there was only one wine glass and one champagne glass. It was funny at the start but became a bit annoying to have to use one wine glass as a unit of measure to dangerously pour (over the sink) into his champagne glass twice each time we both wanted an equal sized drink. I really did love this place otherwise, and my partner even mentioned that the layout of the apartment was something he wanted to look for in our first home. It was really just the little things that made it all blow out of proportion. I wouldn't recommend staying at a higher floor just for the sake of everyone's sanity when the wind and creaking starts to act up, but if you can prepare for missing/unavailable items beforehand, it really is a lovely location to stay at. The bed is comfortably firm yet soft, the layout is gorgeously simple and modern, and you can cook your own meals. And who can say no to the nighttime city view?

What a great place to stay!! We loved our 2 nights on the top floor! The views are great, rooms are…read morespacious with great facilities. Staff at lobby were very friendly and check in is 24/7 which is great! Very good location close proximity to shopping and restaurants and right near QV markets! A short uber ride from southern cross station and not far from the airport. We didn't get to use the pool but looked really nice ! Would stay here again for sure!

For my first time in Melbourne, this hotel/serviced apartment is really nice…read more For the cost of the place per night, you get a lot of amenities. My one bedroom apartment has a balcony (one that you can actually stand in), a full kitchen, a separate work study, and a washer/dryer combo. The AC/heater unit is only in the living room/kitchen area, so it can be a bit inconvenient when if it gets too cold or too hot at night. On some of the colder nights, I ended up sleeping with the bedroom door open (gasp!) with the heater on full blast just so I wouldn't become a popsicle in the morning. I feel like while washer/dryer combo really saves space, the technology isn't quite there yet. Each cycle took about 1-2 hours... then the drying required about 6 hours for your clothes to be completely dry. For the dry cycle, I highly recommend the "cupboard dry" option as "iron dry" or timed dry (you set your own time) doesn't seem to be quite as effective. I foolishly thought an hour would suffice, as that's usually how long it takes to dry our clothes at home... but my clothes ended up being sopping wet. Awesome stove. Induction stoves aren't a regular thing in the US, so it was a real treat to be able to use one. I had to watch an YouTube video on how to turn it on, but other than that, cooking could not have been easier. Everything heats up really quickly. I think the only negative would be that my kitchen did not have paper towels, but maybe that's not as common here? Can't figure out how to use the dishwasher... the only time it was on, the housekeeper turned it on for me as she kindly loaded my dishes while I was out of my room. Great location. The location is quiet, but you are also walking distance to Flinders Street and Elizabeth Street. I like that this hotel is located on the quieter side of the Queens Bridge. There is also a 7-Eleven and McDonald's within a 5-min walk from the hotel. I think the one negative I have regarding this hotel chain is the customer service. As a foreign traveler, I felt that they need to establish better ways to connect with them from overseas should there be an issue with your reservation. I mistakenly forgot to take into account that Australia is 18 hours ahead of California time, so I needed to change my reservation. However, the website was having issues and wouldn't allow me to alter my arrival date. I tried to chat with them via the web, but they were never online. I tried to e-mail, but I didn't get a response until more than 12 hours later. Finally, I had to call them and pay international calling fees. For a hotel that states they are open 24 hours, it's awfully difficult to reach a live person. Once I did reach a representative, things were taken care of and the person was very helpful. Overall, great hotel and great location. But keep in mind that if you are visiting from overseas, be sure not to make mistakes as it can be really difficult to reach someone to help you.

I recommend this hotel/these apartments. There was a washer/ dryer in the room which was a big…read morehelp. The rooms were clean and nice. It was nice having a decent sized refrigerator, stove/oven and dishwasher in the unit. The food in the restaurant was tasty. Everyone working there was nice.

Lovely ambience and a fabulous menu. A very special pub indeed. Staff are a delight to encounter…read moreand the vibrance is second to none. Beautiful.

While I prefer Nevermind Bar, I have to admit that the Glenferrie Hotel is a pretty nice venue and…read moreisn't nearly as average as other venues along this strip. The Glenferrie has made a decent compromise between the old grandeur of the building and space and the need for a young crowd to reinvigorate the place. It looks old, but more often than not you'll find a youngish crowd here and the overall effect is a nice location with a fun atmosphere. Apart from drinks and cheer the Glenferrie Hotel also offers accommodation, an outdoor drinking area, food and a decent array of beer and cider. The Glenferrie has jumped on the Rekorderlig bandwagon and while it is fairly pricey, it is still nice to see that certain venues are offering a decent range in cider. It is comfy, calm and cosmopolitan. I like the mix between young and old, the past and future and it always seems to be friendly.

Amazing hotel, beds are comfy. Breakfast is the best, with a pancake machine and other foods. Stay…read morehere if you go to Melbourne

A really lovely apartment/hotel located on the fringe of the CBD. Friendly service, really clean…read moreand spacious enough. The shower pressure is good, bed was comfortable and surprisingly the area was quiet so there was no noise heard from the street or the hallways. A very comfortable stay that wasn't overly expensive with the entirety of the city within walking distance.

Hmm... This is a place I really just don't get. This is a fabulous old pub on a highly visible…read morecorner in Fitzroy, yet the focus of the joint has always been kind of skewed towards the sleazy. Used to be that they'd encourage a rugby crowd (they actually still do in a weird way) and that in turn changes the vibe of the place completely. The difference between the Derby and, say, the East however, is that they don't really seem to embrace anything much else. Every time I walk past the Derby I glance inside to see what seem to be the same two old blokes occupying the bar space. The main room is filled with really shitty decor and a half-baked recent renovation did little to raise the aesthetic of the place. Truth be told, this place is a shit hole, has always been a bit of a shit hole and probably will be a bit of a shit hole. If that's your bag, then great, it'll keep you and your friends from all the decent places in the neighbourhood.

I actually love the Royal Derby Hotel. Living about 100 meters away, this place is kind-of my…read morelocal. I had dinner here tonight and it was great. They have $5 Pizza's and $2.50 Pots on a Thursday. The venue is really spacious, has a good sized dance floor, and decent outdoor area. They also run a gay and lesbian event here called 'Danceteria' and it's a lot of fun. It's a $10 cover fee, they play funky electro-indie-pop and have amazing drinks specials ($2.50 Shots). I can usually leave here pretty tipsy and not spend more than $40!

This hotel in the CBD fills a need. It is a green hotel, where a room card activates the lighting,…read moreinsuring that lights are off when you vacate the room. We arrived Saturday night, and our rate was more reasonable than hotels in livelier areas. There wasn't much doing in the immediate neighborhood, but a short pleasant walk brought us to a busy area. The room was small, quiet, and comfortable. The mattress was a little firm, so I added memory foam beneath me. Water flow in the shower was adequate. There is a convenient lounge with complimentary tea, coffee, and small snacks. I think of this hotel as a good value, providing comfort at a reasonable cost.

We stayed at this hotel for two night after arriving in Melbourne. We arrived at 7 am. The hotel…read morelet us into our room since it wasn't rented the night prior, which was appreciated! The hotel is green, which resulted in lights not being on without the key in a slot by the door and no bars of soap/individual bottles of shampoo. Instead there are dispensers on the wall. The room had a small kitchen (which we did not use). Our room faced an alley and we intermittent heard street and transportation noise, but it didn't affect our sleep. The hotel is clean and updated. We didn't eat breakfast there but used the coffee and candy bar. There is also a cozy corner in the lobby/restaurant area if you want to escape your room. The location is good - very close to the station where the skybus arrives from the airport and within walking distance to the market, shopping and river. We were there on a weekend and the only problem was a number of restaurants were closed or had limited hours on the weekend since it is in the business district. I'd recommend this hotel or stay again if in Melbourne.

I guess the thing that annoyed me about this place is that it wasn't quite open when we were here…read more I say wasn't 'quite' open, namely because the bottle shop was open, and you could actually buy a drink from then, and then take it out the back to the beer garden where you could sit down and drink it. Yeah, that I did think was pretty cool, though it was a shame that I couldn't quite see what it was like inside. However, the beer selection was pretty awesome, and they have a great beer garden as well. Yeah, this place actually wasn't too bad.

A warm welcome, just the beginning?!?…read more On arrival (after 1pm) we were 'enthusiastically' informed that check in was from 3pm without 'prior written arrangement'. Although hilarious, a simple hello and welcome would have been nice. If the room is ready why not let guests check in a little early? When offical check in time did come around, I asked about in house dinner reservations, where we might order some casual drinks, what facilities the hotel offered. Finding out any information was like extracting teeth. No information about what might make the stay more comfortable was offered. The room itself was comfortable but very basic. No bar fridge for that bottle of wine acquired from the Yarra Valley, no built in robes - 2 coat hangers (with a do not remove sign) hung from a shelf. 'Hotel policy - they shouldn't have'.... On checkout, I went to settle the bill for incidentals with the same card that I registered upon checking in. Surprisingly, I was informed the hotel doesn't accept that type card. Very strange considering that the same card was accepted and processed by their colleague just the day before. Apparently a breach of policy. My firm view is that staff at the Healesville could greatly benefit from some basic hospitality training. If you're happy to share a bathroom with the other hotel guests, an acceptable room awaits - certainly not a 4 star hotel and certainly not worth $200 per night.