The Olsen Melbourne - Art SeriesvsBest Western Melbourne City
Both Art Series - The Olsen and Pensione Hotel Melbourne - by 8Hotels are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Art Series - The Olsen scores marginally higher than Pensione Hotel Melbourne - by 8Hotels. Art Series - The Olsen comes in at 78 with accolades from 6 reviews including Jetsetter, Lonely Planet 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
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