The Olsen Melbourne - Art SeriesvsAlto Hotel on Bourke
Both hotels are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Art Series - The Olsen scores slightly higher than Alto Hotel on Bourke. Art Series - The Olsen comes in at 78 with approval from 6 reviews like Travel + Leisure, Time Out and Lonely Planet.
The Olsen Melbourne - Art Series
637 - 641 Chapel Street, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria 3141
From $99/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Oyster
Luxury
"This upscale boutique hotel is located in the heart of Australia’s trendy South Yarra neighborhood, which is filled with shops, restaurants and bars." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The second and largest of three artist-themed digs from Art Series Hotels, the 229-room Olsen is also the most aesthetically accessible." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Bold landscape murals from New South Wales artist John Olsen hang in the public spaces at the 229-suite property." Full review
Jetsetter
"Art hotel inspired by Australian painter John Olsen, on Melbourne’s premier boutique shopping strip." Full review
Time Out
"Is it an art gallery or a hotel? After resting the head here on a number of occasions, we’re still unsure what’s the best part of staying at the Olsen." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This new hotel honouring artist John Olsen is where international celebs are staying these days, and we think we know why." Full review
Alto Hotel on Bourke
636 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
From $144/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Alto Hotel is housed in a 19th-century building and offers 50 rooms and apartment-style units." Full review
Time Out
"As Australia’s first carbon neutral hotel, the inner-city Alto Hotel is the ideal place for a low-impact city stay." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This environment-minded hotel has water-saving showers, energy-efficient light globes, double-glazed windows that open and in-room recycling is promoted." Full review