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Rydges MelbournevsStamford Plaza Melbourne
Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Stamford Plaza Melbourne scores slightly higher than Rydges Melbourne Hotel. Stamford Plaza Melbourne scores 80 with recommendations from 5 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Star Service.
Rydges Melbourne
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service
Oyster
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.
OysterUpscale
"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
Stamford Plaza Melbourne
Fodor's DK Eyewitness Star Service
Lonely Planet Oyster
111 Little Collins St., Melbourne, Victoria 3000
From $131/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "Diamond-faceted glass elevators carry guests from the marble lobby of this "Paris-end," all-suite hotel to rooms decorated with plush, rich hued velvets and art deco–ish crystal lamps." Full review
DK Eyewitness "At the “Paris End” of Collins Street, the Stamford is Melbourne’s only five-star all-suite hotel."
Star Service "In the heart of the business district is this often-overlooked operation, an all-suite hotel targeting midrange business travelers and vacationers alike." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Stamford offers big rooms and suites and loads of facilities at reasonable rates." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Located on one of central Melbourne's most colorful streets, the upscale Stamford Plaza offers apartment-style accommodations with some upmarket amenities." Full review
