,url-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripexpert.com%2Fimages%2Fmarker-fade%402x.png(144.96721,-37.815735)/144.9625101685524,-37.81716751856323,14.829234631781665/1280x214@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidHJpcGV4cGVydHdlYiIsImEiOiJja2Fud3l2MDcwbXZ0MndyeGF3eGI3ZWhzIn0.zLqNa1RECyZZadF8zfQM5w)
InterContinental Melbourne The RialtovsThe Westin Melbourne
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Westin Melbourne is the choice of most writers compared to InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto. The Westin Melbourne comes in at #13 in Melbourne with approval from 8 sources such as Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and DK Eyewitness.
InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
495 Collins St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
From $393/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Jetsetter "Downtown beauty behind a 19th-century Victorian Gothic façade in modern Melbourne." Full review
Lonely Planet "Oozing sophistication, nonchalantly conveying an easy, old-world allure and bewitching those susceptible to a serenade, Rialto Hotel is the place to be pampered." Full review
Fodor's "Tucked away behind one of Melbourne's most iconic gothic facades, The Rialto is a five-star luxury hotel designed by William Pitt, the architect behind many Melbourne landmarks." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler82.0
"Today, although the five-story Rialto is dwarfed by its skyscraper neighbors, it exudes charm on the outside and class within." Full review
Time Out "Proving that grand is what 5-star hotels are all about, this property has been redefining what the ‘traditional’ hotel experience should be." Full review
Star Service "In the financial district, one block north of the Yarra River, this finely tuned second-tier commercial operation oozes with calculated sophistication." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Two heritage buildings in the business district of Melbourne joined by a stunning glass atrium make up this unique five-star property." Full review
The Westin Melbourne
Concierge Jetsetter
DK Eyewitness Lonely Planet
Oyster
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph Time Out Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
205 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
From $173/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge "The rooms are some of the largest in the city, ranging from almost 400 to 1,000 square feet."
Jetsetter "Stylish property bang in the center of Melbourne’s bustling business and shopping district." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This hotel is Number One for travellers with children. It is a stylish and award-winning hotel, opposite the Town Hall and down the road from Federation Square."
Lonely Planet "An odd mix of ocean liner meets Haussmann-era apartment building design from the outside, inside the Westin gets timeless luxury hotel style right." Full review
OysterLuxury
"A favorite among international business travelers and affluent couples looking for a stay on coveted Collins Street." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Westin is a modern, comfortable hotel that is ideally located for exploring the central business district of Melbourne and surrounding areas." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Excellent and understated service, elegant rooms, a classy Martini Bar and its own private collection of artworks – including chandelier sculptures – by local and international artists." Full review
Time Out "Sleeping at the Westin is about as close as you can get to sleeping on a cloud – you’ll sink into the bedding but still feel supported." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Westin Melbourne holds its own against the city's big-chain competition, thanks to its central Collins Street location, light-and-airy feel, and impressively maintained guest rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Westin Melbourne sits in the heart of the CBD. The city's laneways wait right on the doorstep of this longtime favorite, which features 262 cosmopolitan rooms, many with balconies."
Melbourne Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
