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Space HotelvsThe Prince Hotel
Both Space Hotel and The Prince are rated highly by professionals. Overall, The Prince is preferred by most writers compared to Space Hotel. The Prince ranks #9 in Melbourne with approval from 9 reviewers like Fodor's, Insight Guides and Rough Guide.
Space Hotel
Fodor's
Time Out
Lonely Planet
Oyster
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
OysterBudget
"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
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
