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Laneways By OvolovsThe Hotel Windsor
Both Ovolo Laneways and The Hotel Windsor are rated highly by experts. Overall, Ovolo Laneways ranks slightly better than The Hotel Windsor. Ovolo Laneways has a TripExpert Score of 89 with accolades from 9 reviews such as Afar Magazine, Time Out and Rough Guide.
Laneways By Ovolo
Fodor's
Rough Guide
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Mr & Mrs Smith
Oyster
The Telegraph
Time Out
Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler 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
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This 42-room upper-middle-range hotel may be small but it’s big on spunk and personality." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"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
The Hotel Windsor Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness Time Out
Star Service Rough Guide Fodor's Travel + Leisure The Telegraph Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
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 Telegraph8.0
"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
