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Rendezvous Hotel MelbournevsThe Prince Hotel
Both hotels are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, The Prince ranks significantly higher than Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne. The Prince is ranked #14 in Melbourne with approval from 10 sources including Time Out, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.
Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Lonely Planet
328 Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
From $91/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
DK Eyewitness "Originally built in 1913 as the Commercial Travellers Club, this renovated heritage-listed building at the southern end of the CBD blends historic detailing with contemporary decor."
Star Service "This is not a deluxe hotel, but its high standards and striking modern twists trend well with all ages and social stratum." Full review
Lonely Planet "This regal property occupies a plum position on Flinders St... Heritage-listed charm and excellent internet package deals get the thumbs up." Full review
The Prince Hotel
Concierge
Fodor's
Insight Guides Lonely Planet DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Rough Guide
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Wallpaper
2 Acland Street, St Kilda, Port Phillip, Victoria 3182
From $123/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge "The Prince has not one but multiple watering holes, the better to serve its über-hip, night-owl clientele."
Fodor's "Cutting-edge design, contemporary artworks and sculptural furniture, and spare yet inviting luxury make this boutique hotel perfect for aficionados of unfussy elegance." Full review
Insight Guides "The Prince has always been one of the city's hippest addresses, and a major refurb a few years ago simply upped the ante."
Lonely Planet "The Prince has a suitably dramatic lobby and the rooms are an interesting mix of the original pub’s proportions, natural materials and a pared-back aesthetic." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Slick, minimalist interior design and understated luxury is the order of the day at this boutique hotel."
Time Out "The Prince Hotel in St Kilda pioneered the 'pub slash boutique hotel' movement that has swept across Melbourne." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"This forty-room boutique hotel housed within the Prince complex is one of Melbourne’s most elegant places to lay your head."
Travel + Leisure "Its 39 rooms now feature a minimalist vibe. The smaller ones can feel a little compact, but the upper categories, including the Premier Suites, have a balcony." Full review
Gayot "This intimate, elegant boutique hotel-and-spa hybrid resides in a trendy Melbourne neighborhood."
Wallpaper "With great warmth and imagination, it has segued the building’s art deco façade into an interior that mixes fresh Nordic elements with a light maritime vibe by way of the Hamptons and Miami. " Full review
