The Prince HotelvsThe Larwill Studio Melbourne - Art Series
Both properties are endorsed by writers. On balance, The Prince is the choice of most professionals compared to Art Series - The Larwill Studio. The Prince has a TripExpert Score of 82 with endorsements from 10 reviews like Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
The Prince Hotel
2 Acland Street, St Kilda, Port Phillip, Victoria 3182
From $123/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge
"The Prince has not one but multiple watering holes, the better to serve its über-hip, night-owl clientele."
Fodor's
"Cutting-edge design, contemporary artworks and sculptural furniture, and spare yet inviting luxury make this boutique hotel perfect for aficionados of unfussy elegance." Full review
Insight Guides
"The Prince has always been one of the city's hippest addresses, and a major refurb a few years ago simply upped the ante."
Lonely Planet
"The Prince has a suitably dramatic lobby and the rooms are an interesting mix of the original pub’s proportions, natural materials and a pared-back aesthetic." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Slick, minimalist interior design and understated luxury is the order of the day at this boutique hotel."
Time Out
"The Prince Hotel in St Kilda pioneered the 'pub slash boutique hotel' movement that has swept across Melbourne." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"This forty-room boutique hotel housed within the Prince complex is one of Melbourne’s most elegant places to lay your head."
Travel + Leisure
"Its 39 rooms now feature a minimalist vibe. The smaller ones can feel a little compact, but the upper categories, including the Premier Suites, have a balcony." Full review
Gayot
"This intimate, elegant boutique hotel-and-spa hybrid resides in a trendy Melbourne neighborhood."
Wallpaper
"With great warmth and imagination, it has segued the building’s art deco façade into an interior that mixes fresh Nordic elements with a light maritime vibe by way of the Hamptons and Miami. " 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