Space HotelvsRydges Melbourne
Rydges Melbourne Hotel and Space Hotel are both endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Space Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Rydges Melbourne Hotel. Space Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 79 with accolades from 4 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Time Out.
Space Hotel
380 Russell Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
From $18/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
Fodor's
"Located just minutes from bustling Lygon Street, Carlton Gardens, and Queen Victoria Market, this family-run venue targets budget travelers who like a bit more comfort." Full review
Time Out
"From eight-bed dorms, to suites overlooking Melbourne, the Space Hotel offers budget accommodation in the heart of the city." Full review
Lonely Planet
"One of Melbourne's few genuine flashpackers, this sleek, modern and immaculate hotel has something for all demographics, all at very reasonable prices." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"Catering to flashpackers (backpackers with bigger budgets) and millennials looking for simple lodging, the Space Hotel fills the void between a modern hostel and a mid-range property." Full review
Rydges Melbourne
186 Exhibition St., Melbourne, Victoria 3000
From $80/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness
"This stylish hotel is located in the heart of the theatre district, just uphill from Chinatown and just downhill from the 19th-century state parliament and treasury buildings."
Time Out
"It may not have produced a paparazzi-pulling heiress but Rydges is an Australian-owned chain of hotels that has been around since the 80s." Full review
Star Service
"In a busy central location, one block from the superior Marriott and in the heart of the theater and shopping district, this homegrown chain hotel operates comfortably a half rung below..." Full review
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The staff is often overworked, making special requests difficult, and housekeeping needs to step it up a notch.
Oyster
Upscale
"Located in the heart of the Central Business District, the large, upscale Rydges Melbourne Hotel is convenient to unique boutiques, fine dining, and many of the city's top attractions." Full review