Grand Hotel MelbournevsThe Cullen, Prahran
Grand Hotel Melbourne - MGallery Collection and Art Series - The Cullen are both recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Art Series - The Cullen ranks significantly better than Grand Hotel Melbourne - MGallery Collection. Art Series - The Cullen is ranked #2 in Melbourne with endorsements from 7 publications such as The Telegraph, Time Out and oyster.com.
Grand Hotel Melbourne
33 Spencer St., Melbourne, Victoria 3000
From $118/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
DK Eyewitness
"This luxury all-suite boutique hotel occupies a heritage-listed former railways building at the western end of the CBD."
Star Service
"This boutique operation occupies the restored 1893 Railways Administration building, adjacent to bustling Spencer Street Station and Etihad Stadium, home to Australia Rules Football." Full review
Frommer's
"This majestic heritage-listed six-story building, which was originally home to the Victorian railway administration, is striking for its remarkable scale and imposing Italianate facade" Full review
Lonely Planet
"Even the studios are grand in this Italianate building, which housed the Victorian Railways administration back in the day when rail ruled the world." Full review
The Cullen, Prahran
164 Commercial Road, Melbourne, Prahran, Stonnington, Victoria 3181
From $97/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge
"From the lobby's life-size Cullen-customized fiberglass cows to the array of original canvases scattered throughout this cleverly designed building, visual provocation awaits at every turn."
Lonely Planet
"Expect visions of Ned Kelly shooting you from the glam opaque room/bathroom dividers in this new and lively hotel, resplendent in the works of Sydney artist Adam Cullen." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Bright and airy rooms are all open-plan suites with full kitchenettes, and... are decorated with modern and abstract designs and artwork." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Each of the rooms offers a kitchenette and contemporary furnishings." Full review
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Book one of the 18 deluxe balcony suites to take advantage of outdoor space.
The Telegraph
8.0
"If you want to experience some of Melbourne's inner-city grunge, stay at boutique 'art' hotel The Cullen, located just off Chapel Street." Full review
Jetsetter
"Trendy urban crash pad inspired by Aussie artist Adam Cullen, with a rooftop deck and dumpling bar." Full review
Time Out
"Every room of the hotel, from the compact studio suite to the sprawling penthouse, pays tribute to Sydney artist Adam Cullen, thanks to a large private collection of his work. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"From the lobby’s life-size Cullen-customized fiberglass cows to the array of original canvases scattered throughout this cleverly designed building, visual provocation awaits at every turn." Full review
Michelin Guide
"A strikingly designed boutique hotel...it’s more welcoming and less aggressive than it may sound, with plentiful comforts in its apartment-style, kitchenette-equipped rooms " Full review