Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

4 stars
8.0
Very good
based on 10995 reviews
10,995 reviews
44 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
44 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC
+61 396 296 991
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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
10995 reviews

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Amenities at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

  • Restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet
  • Spa

Reviews of Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

8.0
Very good
10995 verified ratings
Wonderful
4267
Very good
2621
Good
1733
Okay
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Fair
640
Mediocre
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Poor
518

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests overwhelmingly praised the hotel's central location, making it convenient for transport and city attractions. Many highlighted the friendly and helpful staff, who often went out of their way to assist, even when issues arose. The hotel was considered good value for money, especially for budget travelers. Cleanliness received mixed feedback, with some guests noting clean rooms while others reported issues like bathroom hygiene. Room size was a common concern, with several guests describing rooms as very small. Despite some drawbacks, the positive service and location stood out.
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Location10 out of 10
Service9.5 out of 10
Value for Price8.5 out of 10
Cleanliness5 out of 10
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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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April
February
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C$ 213
Cheapest month to stay with an average 50% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 65% 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$ 107. The most expensive month is November at C$ 162 per night.

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

The cheapest day to book Great Southern Hotel Melbourne is Sunday, with an average nightly rate of C$ 109. The most expensive day is Saturday at C$ 250 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 Tuesday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 151, while the most expensive was C$ 151.
  • How long should you stay at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 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.

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Distance to downtown

Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

1.4 km
Melbourne Essendon
11.2 km

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