The Olsen Melbourne - Art SeriesvsIbis Budget Melbourne CBD
Both Art Series - The Olsen and Ibis Budget Melbourne CBD are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Art Series - The Olsen is preferred by most reviewers compared to Ibis Budget Melbourne CBD. Art Series - The Olsen is ranked #22 in Melbourne with endorsements from 4 sources such as Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and oyster.com.
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
Ibis Budget Melbourne CBD
97 - 103 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
From $58/night
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
- Accessible
Lonely Planet
"Offers a backpacker level of comfort though all rooms are en suite... The location is perfect for those that want to be in the thick of it."
Time Out
"Just a block from Flinders Street Station, this budget hotel is walking distance to Melbourne's Federation Square, Bourke Street Mall and Swanston Street, so you couldn't get more central." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"Ibis Budget Melbourne CBDis straightforward about its two-pearl amenities, and has the basic styling of a corporate-run hostel alongside features reminiscent of a standard hotel." Full review