The Victoria HotelvsThe Hotel Windsor
Ibis Styles Melbourne, The Victoria Hotel and The Hotel Windsor are both endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Hotel Windsor is preferred by most reviewers compared to Ibis Styles Melbourne, The Victoria Hotel. The Hotel Windsor comes in at #6 in Melbourne with praise from 9 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Frommer's.
The Victoria Hotel
215 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
From $57/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet
"The original Vic opened its doors in 1880 but don’t worry: they’ve updated the plumbing since then." Full review
Time Out
"In the heart of the CBD, this iconic Melbourne hotel is conveniently close to all the city's major attractions and venues." Full review
The Hotel Windsor
111 Spring Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
From $114/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet
"One of Australia’s most famous and self-consciously grand hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Rooms provide five-star luxury and charm, and many enjoy views of the state parliament and treasury buildings."
Time Out
"Before you even enter this 1883 grand dame, you know you’ve stumbled upon something special." Full review
Star Service
"Between Bourke and Little Collins streets, this hotel is in a classic 1883 sandstone construction one block from Parliament House and Treasury Gardens." Full review
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Staff service is slow here especially when it comes to special requests.
Rough Guide
"This luxurious colonial pile, with 180 spacious, lavishly decorated rooms and suites, has played host to Lord Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh and Muhammad Ali."
Fodor's
"Built in 1883, this aristocrat of Melbourne hotels combines Victorian-era character with modern comforts, and is a must for history lovers." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Situated at the western end of the Central Business District, it lies across the road from Parliament House and has been the hotel of choice for many dignitaries and politicians over the years." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Hotel Windsor is right in the city’s dress circle, near Parliament House, the MCG, Fitzroy Gardens and the Tennis Centre." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Situated on Spring Street across from Parliament House and next door to the Princess Theatre, each of the hotel's 180 rooms boast timeless elegance and comfort."
Melbourne Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
Frommer's
"The Windsor opened in 1883, and since then this upper-crust establishment has oozed sophistication." Full review