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Hotel ClaremontvsThe Nunnery
Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Nunnery ranks significantly better than Hotel Claremont. The Nunnery scores 84 with positive reviews from 5 sources including Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and Rough Guide.
Hotel Claremont
Frommer's
Rough Guide
Oyster
Lonely Planet
189 Toorak Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria 3141
From $21/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Business Center
"The high ceilings and the mosaic tiles in the lobby welcome visitors into this old-world hotel. It's an attractive place, though sparsely furnished." Full review
"Restored 1886 Victorian guesthouse in the heart of South Yarra. Over 70 bright, airy dorm and private rooms with recently renovated shared bathrooms."
Budget
"The hostel-style lodgings at the Hotel Claremont are geared toward travelers on a budget." Full review
"The Claremont is good value, with comfortable rooms, high ceilings and shared bathrooms." Full review
The Nunnery
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
116 Nicholson St., Fitzroy, Yarra, Victoria 3065
From $13/night
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Kitchenette
- Breakfast included
- Baggage storage
"Offering three tiers of accommodation (hostel, guesthouse and townhouse), The Nunnery is deservedly popular. Its city-edge location faces the Carlton Gardens."
"The clean, comfortable budget option, opposite Melbourne Museum, is the former residence of the Daughters of Charity."
Star
"Attractive guesthouse in a former convent, with Brunswick St cafés and Melbourne Museum close by."
"It’s well suited to couples and families. The Guesthouse next door, built in the early 1900s, is also comfy, stylish, and decorated with tasteful furnishings and artwork. All rooms share bathrooms." Full review
Top Choice
"The Nunnery oozes atmosphere, with sweeping staircases and many original features; the walls are dripping with religious works of art and ornate stained-glass windows." Full review