Laneways By OvolovsSofitel Melbourne on Collins
Both properties are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Ovolo Laneways is preferred by most reviewers compared to Sofitel Melbourne on Collins. Ovolo Laneways has a TripExpert Score of 89 with accolades from 9 sources like Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Time Out.
Laneways By Ovolo Show All Reviews
19 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
From $121/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
Fodor's
"Much effort has gone into making this 43-room boutique hotel uniquely stylish and comfortable, including its laneway location, which is ideal for those who want to be in the heart of the action." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"Located in the heart of Melbourne’s theatre and restaurant district, this funky new hotel has a range of studios and suites with stylish urban decor."
Afar Magazine
"Tucked away at the Parliament end of Little Bourke Street, the Ovolo Hotel offers a great home-away-from-home feeling in sleek, stylish surrounds."
Travel + Leisure
"The street art in the city's laneways inspired the design of this hotel, which is tucked away in one of the best parts of Melbourne, right near Chinatown and a host of restaurants, bars, and shops." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Easy living is the mantra at Ovolo Laneways, a super-central modern design den with all the extras you'll need thrown in – from free WiFi to minibar treats and Apple TV." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This 42-room upper-middle-range hotel may be small but it’s big on spunk and personality." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This totally on-trend hotel feels fun and homey, with loads of extras, from fridges packed with free Italian beer to Apple TV, plus over half the rooms are generously-sized suites." Full review
Time Out
"Ovolo Melbourne is the first international location for Hong Kong's Ovolo Hotels, with the design inspired by Melbourne's famous laneways." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Melbourne's newest boutique hotel mixes hipster chic with a funky executive vibe." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Although early press stuck the "millennial" tag on this downtown boutique, it's since won over a much broader demographic." Full review
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
25 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
From $173/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"Guestrooms at the Sofitel start on the 36th floor, so you’re guaranteed views that will make you giddy." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"There are several room types, but all feature floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic views over the CBD, the Bay or Yarra River."
Time Out
"Since the early noughties, Sofitel Melbourne has stood tall at the top of Collins Street for its five-star service." Full review
Star Service
"Between Spring and Exhibition streets, at the vast Collins Place complex in the center of town, this hotel features some of the most impressive panoramas in the city." Full review
Rough Guide
"An I.M. Peidesigned hotel, set on the top floors of a 50-storey building, with marvellous views across Melbourne."
Oyster
Luxury
"Arguably one of the swankiest properties in Melbourne's Central Business District... features 363 elegant rooms and suites, many with views of Phillip Bay." Full review
Jetsetter
"Sumptuous high rise hotel with panoramic city views, poised in Melbourne’s stylish ‘Paris end’." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Collins Street, one of Melbourne's best boulevards, is home to this luxury hotel, which offers formal service, richly decorated rooms and contemporary Australian restaurant." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The Paris end of Collins Street is Melbourne at its most elegant, and this true-to-brand Sofitel property fits in seamlessly." Full review