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Best Western Melbourne City

3.5 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, a quick walk to Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

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Property amenity
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Lobby
Courtyard Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Standard Room, 3 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shoebox | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Shoebox

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Rooftop Apartment | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Rooftop Apartment

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Standard King Room

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Matchbox | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Matchbox

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Fan
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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King Apartment with Terrace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shoebox Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

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  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Courtyard Room

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  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Rooftop Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
16 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

What's nearby

  • Crown Casino - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Marvel Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Melbourne Central - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Southern Cross Station - 6 min walk
  • Flagstaff Station - 16 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Palm Sugar Thai Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪State of Grace - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hardware Société - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Best Western Melbourne City

Hotel near Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Located close to Crown Casino and Marvel Stadium, Best Western Melbourne City provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. The on-site restaurant, Stubby, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • Books, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 114 individually furnished rooms offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (AUD 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 10 to 35 for adults and AUD 15 to 35 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Stubby

Things to do

  • Books
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10 to 35 for adults, and AUD 15 to 35 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 25 per day (984 ft away)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - 68932034202
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western Melbourne City pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Melbourne City?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Best Western Melbourne City?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Best Western Melbourne City located?

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and Crown Casino. Marvel Stadium and Melbourne Central are also within 1 mi (2 km). Southern Cross Station is 6 minutes by foot and Flinders Street Station is 15 minutes.

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Best Western Melbourne City Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 365 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 413 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1003 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lorenzo

Liked: Amenities
The hotel is rather old but is an adequate budget friendly place to stay with ample transport options close by .
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of different options for food within walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient to southern cross railway stay. Clean and affordable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

YOSHIHITO

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location to visit Convention & Exhibition Centre. Room is very small, but well arranged.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Closeness to transport and shopping
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for the price. Good staff. VERY convenient. Well maintained and surprisingly quiet for the location. No frills bargain.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel is a decent area. Close to public transportation and able to walk to the big shopping areas. Clean and very nice staff. Bathroom could be bigger.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel! Staff is so kind! Clean and so quiet even in the city!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, good price. Disappointed to find they no longer allow pets.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk personnel were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole Wilhelmina Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was a nice hotel, just not suitable for me. Single bed on wheels - that did keep on moving!😂 shower cubical very small, anyone large than a small-medium will have issues getting in and - that was rather uncomfortable 🙈
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheep and cheerful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room suited my needs but could hear adjoining rooms on occasion and random equipment noises. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are small, but who goes to a wonderful city to sit in their room!!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wai Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is at a good location and the room is big. However, the property is quite old, and the room toilet is very small.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to explore Melbourne. Central location in free tram zone. Many dining and shopping options nearby. Well equipped clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, walking distance to many attractions, shopping & restaurants. Nice older clean hotel with anice restaurant, but is a bit dated. Staff are friendly & helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ravinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caterina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place staff were so nice and helpful highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEITH BRYAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great area. Building is a bit old
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025