The Olsen Melbourne - Art SeriesvsCrown Metropol Melbourne
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Crown Metropol Melbourne scores slightly better than Art Series - The Olsen. Crown Metropol Melbourne ranks #16 in Melbourne with endorsements from 7 sources such as Fodor's, The Telegraph and Oyster.
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
Crown Metropol Melbourne
8 Whiteman St, Melbourne, Victoria 3006
From $175/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure
"Book one of the twelve suites at this 2010 property. The rooms connect to the Isika spa via a private staircase." Full review
Time Out
"Few complexes in the world can match Crown when it comes to dining." Full review
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The indoor pool and sundeck on the 27th floor is not to be missed, while Time Out’s top tip for the hotel is to request access or to the club lounge (28) atop the 658-room hotel.
Fodor's
"Crown Casino's newest hotel may be huge (it has 665 rooms, making it one of the country's biggest), but it still retains an elegant boutique-type feel." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"There’s something pleasingly left field about this gleaming high-rise that, at 658 rooms, is Australia’s largest hotel." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"This massive luxury is ideal for travelers who want entertainment right on their doorstep." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"An urban oasis in Southbank, one of Melbourne’s busiest travel and business precincts." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Guests here have access to the most extraordinary infinity pool in Melbourne. Yes, you too can be swimming laps while plotting the schedule for your day ahead visually." Full review