Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

3 stars
8.0
Very good
based on 10450 reviews
10,450 reviews
44 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
44 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC
+61 396 296 991
Wed 23/9
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Thu 24/9
2 guests, 1 room
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Overview

The Great Southern Hotel Melbourne is located in the popular Melbourne CBD area, offering easy access to public transit, shopping and nightlife, and popular attractions like Marvel Stadium, Southgate, Crown Casino, New Quay, and the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Guests can also visit SEA LIFE Melbourne and the Bourke Street Mall during their stay. Both Melbourne airports are less than 20 minutes from the hotel by car, which offers onsite parking for an additional fee. This is a non-smoking property with a limited number of accessible guest rooms.

The Great Southern Hotel Melbourne offers 24-hour front desk services for reception and other guest needs. Self-serve paying laundry facilities are available and the hotel provides dry cleaning services for a fee. There is also a restaurant in the building, and foreign currency exchange services are available in the lobby. The hotel offers tour and ticket assistance, along with other concierge services. A multilingual staff is available and the hotel also offers luggage storage and a lobby lounge area for guest enjoyment.

Guest rooms feature private ensuite baths and mini fridges, with tea and coffee service, a work desk, a flat-screen TV, and complimentary WiFi. Guests can choose from Twin, Queen, or King rooms, with a total of 268 guest rooms and suites available. Rooms also include a dining area and windows overlooking the city. Select guest suites offer a kitchenette and there are also family rooms at this central Melbourne hotel. A daily buffet breakfast is available for a fee.

8.0
Very good
10450 reviews

Latest deals for Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

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C$ 55
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C$ 55
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Superior Room, 1 king bed
C$ 112
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Executive room, bed type unknown
C$ 159
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Standard Room, bed type unknown
C$ 68
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Double room, bed type unknown
C$ 77
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Superior Room, bed type unknown
C$ 84
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Double room, bed type unknown
C$ 73
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C$ 77
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C$ 94
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C$ 75
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Double room, bed type unknown
C$ 76
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Superior Room, bed type unknown
C$ 84
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Standard Room, 1 queen bed
C$ 78
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Superior Room, 2 twin beds
C$ 84
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Double room, 1 double bed
C$ 87
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Double room, bed type unknown
C$ 83
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Standard Room, bed type unknown
C$ 86
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Superior Room, bed type unknown
C$ 118
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Superior Room, bed type unknown
C$ 86
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Double room, bed type unknown
C$ 86
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Executive room, bed type unknown
C$ 174
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Double room, 1 queen bed
C$ 88
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Standard Room, bed type unknown
C$ 405
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Double room, bed type unknown
C$ 89
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Standard Room, bed type unknown
C$ 89
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Double room, 1 queen bed
C$ 130
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King room, 2 king beds
C$ 386
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Double room, bed type unknown
C$ 90
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Executive room, bed type unknown
C$ 107
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Standard Room, bed type unknown
C$ 135
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Standard Room, bed type unknown
C$ 93
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Superior Room, bed type unknown
C$ 114
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Double room, bed type unknown
C$ 132
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Standard Room, 1 queen bed
C$ 116
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Double room, 1 queen bed
C$ 136
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Executive room, bed type unknown
C$ 259
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Standard Room, bed type unknown
C$ 418
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King room, 2 king beds
C$ 242
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Amenities at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

  • Restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities

Reviews of Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

8.0
Very good
10450 verified ratings
Wonderful
3989
Very good
2472
Good
1679
Okay
833
Fair
629
Mediocre
349
Poor
499

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests consistently highlight the hotel's excellent location, especially its proximity to train stations and city attractions. Cleanliness is generally well regarded, and many guests feel the hotel offers good value for the price. Some reviews mention neutral or mixed experiences with service and bed comfort, but overall, positives outweigh the negatives, particularly for convenience and affordability.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Location10 out of 10
Cleanliness8.5 out of 10
Value for Price8.5 out of 10
Service5 out of 10
Bed Comfort3 out of 10
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10
Wonderful
CHRISTOPHER, Jun 2022
Great service and great location
6.5
Okay
Anonymous, Nov 2017
Pros (+) Location and staff were good.
Cons (-) It felt like a prison due to the style of open floors and lack of windows onto outside space. Lots of light came into the room.

Location

44 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

What's nearby

  • Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium340 m
  • Crown Entertainment Complex0.6 km
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre0.6 km
  • Collins Street0.7 km
  • Marvel Stadium0.7 km
  • Arts Centre Melbourne1.2 km
  • Federation Square1.3 km
  • Old Melbourne Gaol1.6 km
  • Royal Exhibition Building2.2 km
  • Melbourne Museum2.4 km
  • Royal Botanic Gardens2.4 km
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground2.5 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM

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Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

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Average price (weekend night)

April
February
C$ 98
C$ 188
Cheapest month to stay with an average 54% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 79% rise in price.
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Which month has the cheapest rates at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne?

The cheapest month to stay at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne is May, with an average nightly rate of C$ 104. The most expensive month is November at C$ 149 per night.

What is the cheapest day to book Great Southern Hotel Melbourne?

The cheapest day to book Great Southern Hotel Melbourne is Monday, with an average nightly rate of C$ 73. The most expensive day is Friday at C$ 196 per night.

KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in April and June.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne, plan to stay on a Monday or Thursday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 196, while the most expensive was C$ 196.
  • How long should you stay at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.

FAQs when booking at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

  • Where is Great Southern Hotel Melbourne located?

    Great Southern Hotel Melbourne is located at 44 Spencer Street in Melbourne CBD, 1.4 km from the centre of Melbourne. Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is the closest landmark to Great Southern Hotel Melbourne.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne?

    Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne.

  • Does Great Southern Hotel Melbourne offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Great Southern Hotel Melbourne offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Great Southern Hotel Melbourne from the airport?

    Great Southern Hotel Melbourne is 11.2 km from Melbourne Essendon. Great Southern Hotel Melbourne is 19.6 km from Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Great Southern Hotel Melbourne hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne in Melbourne and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Great Southern Hotel Melbourne.

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Distance to downtown

Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

1.4 km
Melbourne Essendon
11.2 km

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