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The Cullen, PrahranvsInterContinental Melbourne The Rialto

Both hotels are praised by expert writers. Overall, Art Series - The Cullen is preferred by most writers compared to InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto. Art Series - The Cullen has a TripExpert Score of 86 with positive reviews from 7 reviewers such as Condé Nast Traveler, oyster.com and Travel + Leisure.

The Cullen, Prahran
8/10
164 Commercial Road, Melbourne, Prahran, Stonnington, Victoria 3181
From $97/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Concierge 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 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 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 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 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 Jetsetter
"Trendy urban crash pad inspired by Aussie artist Adam Cullen, with a rooftop deck and dumpling bar." Full review
Time Out 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 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 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
InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto
8/10
495 Collins St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
From $393/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Downtown beauty behind a 19th-century Victorian Gothic façade in modern Melbourne." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Oozing sophistication, nonchalantly conveying an easy, old-world allure and bewitching those susceptible to a serenade, Rialto Hotel is the place to be pampered." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Tucked away behind one of Melbourne's most iconic gothic facades, The Rialto is a five-star luxury hotel designed by William Pitt, the architect behind many Melbourne landmarks." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
82.0
"Today, although the five-story Rialto is dwarfed by its skyscraper neighbors, it exudes charm on the outside and class within." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Proving that grand is what 5-star hotels are all about, this property has been redefining what the ‘traditional’ hotel experience should be." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"In the financial district, one block north of the Yarra River, this finely tuned second-tier commercial operation oozes with calculated sophistication." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Two heritage buildings in the business district of Melbourne joined by a stunning glass atrium make up this unique five-star property." Full review

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