Grand Hotel MelbournevsCoppersmith Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Quest Grand Hotel Melbourne scores marginally higher than Coppersmith Hotel. Quest Grand Hotel Melbourne is ranked #17 in Melbourne with recommendations from 5 reviews like Oyster, Star Service and DK Eyewitness.
Grand Hotel Melbourne
33 Spencer St., Melbourne, Victoria 3000
From $118/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
DK Eyewitness
"This luxury all-suite boutique hotel occupies a heritage-listed former railways building at the western end of the CBD."
Star Service
"This boutique operation occupies the restored 1893 Railways Administration building, adjacent to bustling Spencer Street Station and Etihad Stadium, home to Australia Rules Football." Full review
Frommer's
"This majestic heritage-listed six-story building, which was originally home to the Victorian railway administration, is striking for its remarkable scale and imposing Italianate facade" Full review
Lonely Planet
"Even the studios are grand in this Italianate building, which housed the Victorian Railways administration back in the day when rail ruled the world." Full review
Coppersmith Hotel
435 Clarendon St, South Melbourne, Port Phillip, Victoria 3205, Australia
From $173/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Restaurant
- Dry Cleaning
- Air Conditioning
Wallpaper
"South Melbourne’s old Cricket Club has been transformed into a boutique hotel by hospitality entrepreneur George Bagios and architecture studio, Hassell." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This small, architect-designed hotel has a distinctly Melbourne vibe." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This all-white hotel offers a pleasant refuge after a busy day exploring Melbourne’s galleries, parks and laneways." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Low key, contemporary and elegantly restrained, the 15-room Coppersmith has every right to call itself a boutique property." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Forget gold, we prefer copper and Coppersmith, where the food is delicious, the drinks are just how you like them and everyone knows your name." Full review
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Owner George was personally in charge of choosing all the bar's glasses; he even weighed the steak knives to make sure they were ergonomically supreme.
Time Out
"Design aficionados will love the muted tones and sleek monochrome lines at this South Melbourne boutique bolthole that is equal parts hotel, bar and bistro." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The non-touristy South-Melbourne location—about 10 minutes from downtown—makes Coppersmith feel like a well-maintained locals-only secret." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"With just 15 rooms, this understated, modern boutique hotel is removed from the hubbub of the city's CBD, while remaining close to attractions and transport"
Melbourne Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Low-key, contemporary and elegant, 15-room Coppersmith has every right to call itself a boutique property" Full review