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Daily buffet breakfast (AUD 38.00 per person) - Clarion Suites Gateway (Melbourne)
Penthouse Crown Suite | Living area | 48-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock - Clarion Suites Gateway (Melbourne)
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Three Bedroom River View Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace - Clarion Suites Gateway (Melbourne)
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Clarion Suites Gateway in central Melbourne offers a sophisticated urban escape. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or unwind with drinks at William's Bar & Café. The on-site restaurant serves meals all day, and convenient dry cleaning services add to the comfort of your stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Room - River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • River view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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One Bedroom Queen Suite | Living area | 48-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

One Bedroom Queen Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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48-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

One Bedroom Suite - River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • River view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two Bedroom Suite | Living area | 48-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Two Bedroom Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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48-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Two Bedroom Suite - River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • River view
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Three Bedroom River View Suite | Living area | 48-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Three Bedroom River View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 120 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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One Bedroom Deluxe King | Living area | 48-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

One Bedroom Deluxe King

  • River view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, a neighborhood in Melbourne, Clarion Suites Gateway is in the entertainment district and on the riverwalk. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Princess Theatre, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market. Check out an event or a game at Marvel Stadium, and consider making time for SEA LIFE Melbourne, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Melbourne travel guide
Map
1 William Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

What's nearby

  • Flinders Lane
    Flinders Lane
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • SEA LIFE Melbourne
    SEA LIFE Melbourne
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Melbourne city in the night
    Crown Casino
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
    Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Melbourne Central
    Melbourne Central
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Flinders Street Station
    9 min walk
  • Flagstaff Station
    11 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Club Intercontinental
    4 min walk
  • Royal Stacks
    4 min walk
  • The Sherlock Holmes
    4 min walk
  • Queen's Kebabs
    3 min walk
  • Rare Steakhouse Downtown
    3 min walk

About this property

Clarion Suites Gateway

Luxury hotel near SEA LIFE Melbourne
Located close to Crown Casino and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Clarion Suites Gateway provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, William's Bar & Cafe, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a porter/bellhop
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 122 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 48-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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
  • Self parking on site (AUD 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 38 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • William's Bar & Cafe

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 19 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 40
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 38.00 for adults and AUD 15.00 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 35.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.3 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Clarion Suites Gateway have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Clarion Suites Gateway pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for AUD 35.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Clarion Suites Gateway?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Clarion Suites Gateway?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 40 (subject to availability).

Where is Clarion Suites Gateway located?

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of SEA LIFE Melbourne, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, and Crown Casino. Melbourne Central and Marvel Stadium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Flagstaff Station is 11 minutes by foot and Melbourne Central Station is 18 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Clarion Suites Gateway Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 679 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and central to everything Staff were amazing and very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic location. Cheaper daily carparking than a lot of similar places. Indoor pool good (though could have been a few degrees warmer!)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean apartment.. prompt checkin great value
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, great location, well equipped room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel staff are amazing. Very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older style building which gives you larger than normal rooms. Great pool and excellent restaurant. Very central location. Clever design of rooms if travelling with a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was the second time i stayed at Clarion. It aas really great. The staff are great. I am grateful for the assistance from the front desk when i was running late for a show and the woman ordered a taxi for me so i could get there on time. Even with check out the front staff are just lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tram near Staff v nice Food vg & free drink Would have liked a sep shower
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was pleasant and welcoming, helpful! Clean and good location for everything CBD. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and spacious 2 bedroom suite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all very good. Light sleepers may be better suited not having a river view due to train noise
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely, the staff extremely nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hatice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great for my.family of 3. Rooms clean, staff was great and always greeting as u come in and out of the suites. Loved the stay
Room 1..
Room 2.. with seperate seating lounge..
Great views..from our room Although sometimes can hear train passing. But we were fine with it.
Great views
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival we had to request a second set of towels and wifi needed to be fixed. The staff were friendly. We didn’t do laundry as it was quite expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great/central location, clean and large room, nice breakfast and pool. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

troy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff make you so welcome feels like home away from home
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly professional concierge, Superior commication from booking to checking out, Views from the penthouse are amazing! Onsite parking (with fee) and location is central to everything! Highly reccommend - Will definately book again in the future
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic facilities, friendly staff and lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Late arrival and the service was great ! Hardy breakfast too…..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The room was a little out-dated, but the hotel is clean, well located and the staff are friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krysti

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Our river view room was clean and comfortable. Good location, enjoyed the cookies.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in a good location and very comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025