Adelphi HotelvsHotel Claremont
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Adelphi Hotel ranks significantly better than Hotel Claremont. Adelphi Hotel comes in at 89 with praise from 9 reviews such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Time Out.
Adelphi Hotel
187 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
From $153/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"It may be worth staying in this designer boutique hotel... just for the experience of taking a dip in its top-floor... pool, which juts out from the end of the building and overhangs the streets below." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This discreet Flinders Lane property, designed by Denton Korker Marshall in the early 1990s, was one of Australia's first boutique hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This small and groovy luxury hotel is known for both its innovative architecture... and its classy restaurant in the hotel basement."
Time Out
"Each of the 34 rooms looks like a groovy penthouse pad – Paul Raymond-meets-Vogue Living." Full review
Star Service
"Security and privacy are emphasized, and this, coupled with the stark, almost industrial-like, yet funky design, can make guests feel alone even when the hotel is full." Full review
Fodor's
"This chic, design-conscious boutique hotel is decorated with minimalist-style furnishings of brushed steel, maple, and glass." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Best known for its awe-inspiring, 9th-floor glass pool, which cantilevers out over a laneway, the Adelphi was Melbourne's first designer boutique digs when it opened in the late 1980s." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The 34-room Adelphi was Melbourne’s first verified design hotel." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"This four-and-a-half pearl property is located on Flinders Lane, in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, making it popular with weekend and business travelers." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This small property's fashionable downtown laneway location, boldly decorated guest rooms, and cantilevered rooftop pool help create a buzzy atmosphere." Full review
Hotel Claremont
189 Toorak Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria 3141
From $21/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Business Center
Frommer's
"The high ceilings and the mosaic tiles in the lobby welcome visitors into this old-world hotel. It's an attractive place, though sparsely furnished." Full review
Rough Guide
"Restored 1886 Victorian guesthouse in the heart of South Yarra. Over 70 bright, airy dorm and private rooms with recently renovated shared bathrooms."
Oyster
Budget
"The hostel-style lodgings at the Hotel Claremont are geared toward travelers on a budget." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Claremont is good value, with comfortable rooms, high ceilings and shared bathrooms." Full review