Best Western Melbourne CityvsThe Larwill Studio Melbourne - Art Series
Both properties are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Art Series - The Larwill Studio ranks slightly better than Pensione Hotel Melbourne - by 8Hotels. Art Series - The Larwill Studio comes in at 80 with praise from 5 publications including Time Out, Wallpaper and Oyster.
Best Western Melbourne City
16 Spencer St., Melbourne, Victoria 3000
From $72/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"This 114-room hotel with a serious dash of industrial chic (exposed brick walls and black, brown, and red minimalist decor) is just the sort of lodging you'd expect to open in hip central Melbourne." Full review
Insight Guides
"Centrally located, welcoming boutique hotel with a Thai massage centre in the foyer."
Time Out
"This downtown hotel offers value-for-money accommodation in a convenient spot, a five-minute stroll from the Southern Cross Station and Airport Link." Full review
Rough Guide
"This well-priced hotel is popular with cost-conscious business types and travellers."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This 114-room mid-range boutique is decidedly homey, and packed with conveniences for the price, including free internet, a friendly staff, a rooftop deck, bike rentals, and a cafe." Full review
Lonely Planet
"What you don’t get in size is more than made up for in spot-on style, room extras and superreasonable rates. It’s lovely." Full review
The Larwill Studio Melbourne - Art Series
48 Flemington Road | Parkville, Melbourne, Victoria 3052, Australia
From $91/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Fitness Center
- Family Friendly
Wallpaper
"Australia’s Art Series Hotel line has just launched its sixth property, which this time celebrates the life of expressionist painter, David Larwill." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Sharp and smart, The Larwill Studio is one of Melbourne’s newer mid-range properties." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Dedicated to Australian contemporary artist David Larwill, this four-pearl hotel feels like modern art gallery." Full review
Time Out
"Featuring Art Series Signature bedding, artwork by David Larwill, an art library, yoga mats and EVO amenities in the bathroom, rooms also include a desk and plenty of natural light." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Although it's just a 10-minute tram or taxi ride from downtown, The Larwill Studio offers peace, quiet, and wide open space, with plenty of cool artistic touches." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Named after artist David Larwill (1956–2011), whose colourful paintings brighten the walls, this highly unusual hotel is within the confines of the Royal Children's Hospital." Full review