Must-see hotels in Melbourne

In a great midcity location, between the bustle of Bourke St and the calm of Little Collins St, Mantra offers streamlined facilities and professional,…

The black-walled lobby sets the tone for this well-positioned apartment hotel. The spacious one-bedrooms can be a bit stuffy, but have full kitchens…

These apartments are well kept and smartly furnished, and while the studios are small, they have kitchens and laundry facilities; one-bedroom apartments…

This early-1960s motel was once noted for its glamorous, high-Californian style. Now it’s more of a generic business hotel with factory-made 'art' and…

Directly opposite Flagstaff Gardens, this is a great option for those who enjoy a bit of greenery outside their window while being in striking distance of…

Quintessentially Melbourne views are on offer at this apartment-style hotel, gazing over the railway tracks to the riverside park at the front and into…

Greenhouse has a good vibe engendered by organised activities and huge communal spaces, including a rooftop with free barbecues. Rooms are basic and some…

The conversion to an apartment hotel has seen the units in this cruddy old block freshened up with contemporary decor. Kitchen facilities are rudimentary,…

It's all about the location at this midrange hotel, close to both Chinatown and Parliament House. Rooms are nothing special, but they're modern and…

Spread over six apartment blocks within the crenellated confines of the old red-brick Victoria Brewery, Tribeca's apartments are generic but serve as a…

This large hotel is linked by walkways to the airport terminals with a restaurant, a bar, a pool, a gym and a business centre. Shares parking with the…

Crown’s four-star option is linked to the mother ship (read: casino) by an air bridge. It offers large, modern and gently masculine rooms with luxurious…

Handy for Southern Cross and Flagstaff stations but in a drab, traffic-clogged part of town, this dependable hotel offers comfortable modern rooms that…

Generic tower hotel only 400m from the terminals, with a free shuttle service if you can't manage the walk. Parking for guests from $20 per day; small…

There's a breezy Cape Cod feel to this block of smart, self-contained apartments overlooking the Williamstown marina. Each has a full kitchen and laundry…

These comfortable modern apartments are carved out of a Victorian building that's right by the Williamstown shops.

Generic and dependable chain hotel in a superb location. Free wi-fi in public areas.