8.2
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79 USD
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Great Southern Hotel Melbourne in Melbourne

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Australia, Melbourne, 44 Spencer Street
● Center: 550 m
🌞 Beach - 49 min
☎ Phone: +61 3 9629 6991Show
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Rooms and prices

2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
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Mini Double room
Mini Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and shower
Beds:
101 USD
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Standard Double room
Standard Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and shower
Beds:
126 USD
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Superior Double room
Superior Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and shower
Beds:
130 USD
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Superior Double room
Superior Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and shower
Beds:
130 USD
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Family Double room
Family Double room
Private bathroom
Beds:
150 USD
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Description

Hotel opened in 1939, renovated in 2014. In this hotel 286 rooms, 6 floors.

Policies and conditions

  • Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
  • Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
  • Breakfast: Full English/Irish A la carte [Mon - Sun] 07:30-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
  • Deposit Policy: Deposit required A fixed amount of AU$150.00 (approx. US$108.39) is charged. This property accepts cash The deposit will be returned to the original account of payment on the day of check-out.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed
  • Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
  • Paying at the hotel: UnionPay, AmericanExpress, DinersClub, JSB, MasterCard, Visa
  • Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 10:00.
2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
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Services and facilities

General
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour reception
  • Elevator/lift
  • Smoking areas
  • Currency exchange
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Newspapers
  • Ticket assistance
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Television in lobby
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fridge
  • Family room
  • TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower/Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Wardrobe/Closet
  • Linens
Accessibility
  • Accessibility features
  • Wheelchair Accessible
Services and amenities
  • Iron and board
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Safe-deposit box
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Telephone
  • Iron
Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Kettle
Internet
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Multi-language staff
  • Chinese
Tourist services
  • Tour assistance
Parking
  • Parking
Pool and beach
  • Beach/pool towels
Business
  • Fax and copy machine
Beauty and wellness
  • Doctor
  • First Aid Kit
Kids
  • Family/Kid Friendly
Pets
  • Pets Not Allowed

The nearest beach is located on the distance of 3250 m. It takes 49 minutes To the beach!

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Reviews

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Amenities
Location
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06.05.2026 Guest
We are very happy and can recommend the occidental hotel. Check in was smooth. The rooms are large and clean. It was possible to store luggage for the day. The location of the hotel is great.
29.04.2026 Guest
Arrived late and a quick check in and into the restaurant . Food was delicious and great menus
A glass of wine at everyday price and the service was 1st class. This hotel is only 150 Mrs from the main rail station in Melbourne. I will stay here again for sure
23.04.2026 Guest
Good location and good breakfast and dinner (very reasonable price) but need to improve for the cleaning
10.04.2026 Yvonne_622
We booked a triple room, but it turned out to be a quad room with two large double beds (each formed by combining two single beds). Overall, there was plenty of space, enough for our three suitcases.

The room also had two desks, one large and one small. The larger one was perfect for me to work on my laptop. The bathroom was also spacious and came with a bathtub.

However, there were a few minor downsides:
1. The handle on the shower faucet kept falling off, which was quite odd.
2. The temperature control wasn't ideal either.

But the best part was that the room had a microwave, and the fridge was stocked with a full set of cutlery and wine glasses.

The location is fantastic, directly across from Southern Cross Station. It's incredibly convenient for getting to DFO (outlet mall), catching trams, and accessing the airport shuttle bus.
24.03.2026 Tripjourney
We had a pleasant stay in the hotel as it was located in the center of city.
21.03.2026 Anonymous
Walking distance in city very convenient nice place for staying.
01.03.2026 cloutz
Close to train station. Tram line basicly outside the hotel.. sea life just around the corners
29.01.2026 Sean_mendes
Great Southern Hotel Melbourne provided solid value for my short solo stay in the city during a busy trip. Right opposite Southern Cross Station, it's incredibly convenient for SkyBus from the airport, trams to Phillip Island penguins, and exploring Crown ****** or the CBD—perfect for backpackers on a student budget.

Rooms were clean and comfortable with comfy beds, good bathrooms, and free WiFi; staff were super friendly, offering quick check-in and local tips. Breakfast (extra charge) was decent and reasonably priced. Minor issues like occasional AC glitches or no elevator in some areas, but overall great location and service outweigh them. Would stay again—8.5/10!
23.01.2026 Anonymous
When making your selection, pay close attention to what's included with different price points, such as breakfast and the cancellation/amendment policy. If you're traveling for business, it's crucial to fully understand this policy as it tends to be quite strict. There isn't much flexibility if your plans change. So, choose the option that best suits your needs for your stay.
17.01.2026 Guest
Good room for a little trip
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Cafe and Restaurants near hotel

restaurant
Cafe «Best Western Melbourne City Hotel» (1 min)
16 Spencer St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Reviews
02.06.2024 prasad
Best Western Melbourne City Hotel on Spencer Street offers a strategic location ideal for work travel. The rooms provide basic comfort and the sleep quality is commendable. WiFi is generally reliable, though it faces minor issues occasionally. The front office staff are notably friendly and supportive, enhancing the stay experience. However, there's room for improvement in the cleaning standards, which currently do not meet expectations. Overall, a practical choice for business traveler's looking for essential amenities in the heart of Melbourne.
18.03.2024 Prasanth
Best Western is a cool place to stay and its very much accessible! The room was clean, staff is friendly and there is a good restaurant in Ground Floor. I was lucky enough to find a last minute booking there which suited my budget during my official trip! I took a basic room, which is not very spacious, but it was good enough for a couple of days!
14.03.2024 Aliza
Stayed here one night in a twin room. Shower is very small but the room has lots of space. Beds comfortable and the room is very clean, staff are really good and helpful as last night it was very busy and everyone trying to get to there rooms after the P!NK concert a staff member helped us and let us use another elevator to get to our rooms.
16.01.2024 Alex
Excellent location right in the centre of the city and brilliant value for money. The room was a decent size and very comfy. The bathroom was small but clean, and every day housekeeping did a fantastic job. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. I really can’t fault it for the rates they charge. Highly recommended!
09.01.2024 YT
Room size is just nice for me, perhaps because I’m a petite lady. I have enough space to put luggage, walk around, and also enough tables and cupboard to put my stuff. The toilet is big, but the shower space is very small though. The door to the shower is very narrow. I think it may be very difficult for a normal size adult to squeeze in. Basin is so small that water is easily splashed out if I’m not extremely careful when opening the tap. The rest of the toilet space is very big but I have no idea of the purpose. A bit wasteful and it could be better to allocate more space for showering.

It takes time for the hot water to come out. I didn’t know and was inside shivering with the cold water on the first day. After that, I would let the hot water runs for a while before entering. There was water wastage, but it was really too cold for me. Water flow will also be slower suddenly.

Room is not soundproof. When people walked along the corridor outside, there will be squeaky sound. Can hear people talking outside too.

My room access card failed to work twice and I had to go down to the reception to fix the card. I’m not sure of the security level of the hotel. You don’t need access card to access the lift. The front door is in front of the reception, but there is not have always people there. I saw the back door opened sometimes, and anybody can just sneak in?

There is room cleaning everyday upon request, but they didn’t vacuum the floor. Other than this, everything else was fine.

No toothbrush and toothpaste are provided. I wasn’t aware and had to call the reception to check before going outside to buy.

However, I would still recommend the place because of the location which is very excellent and is in free tram zone. Very near to Southern Cross station and many cafes and eateries. Walkable to some attractions. Price is not cheap but if I compared to other hotels nearby, this is one of the cheapest for solo traveller.
restaurant
Cafe «Degani - World Trade Centre» (4 min)
1/38 Siddeley St, Docklands VIC 3005
Reviews
23.07.2017 Clare
Absolutely incredible customer service - Abdul and the rest of the team at Degani are genuinely committed to ensuring the best food and service. Delicious toasted focaccias, fresh salads and great coffee!
13.06.2017 Jared
The food is tasty and reasonably varied. The take-away coffee is occasionally a bit too hot in the hand but always just right in terms of flavour.
15.03.2017 some
Great food and coffee. Helpfull friendly staff.
10.02.2017 shaf
renowned coffee shop just in the very right place. Good place to catch up meetings for business professional. I liked their other food than coffee...
02.09.2016 Eth
Great service and exceptional time. Our drinks took no more than 3 minutes. The food as a plus as well. A must stop cafe!

Frequently asked questions about Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

How much does it cost to stay at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne?

The cost of staying in Great Southern Hotel Melbourne depends on the dates, rates, number of guests and other conditions. The minimum estimated price is 79 USD. Enter your dates to see the exact offer prices.

Is it far from Great Southern Hotel Melbourne to the nearest beach?

It takes 49 minutes to reach to the nearest beach.

Which room categories are available in the Great Southern Hotel Melbourne?

You can book Mini Double room, Standard Double room, Superior Double room, Superior Double room, Family Double room in the hotel. Please check room availability by choosing your dates

What are the check-in and check-out times at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne?

Check-in at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne is possible from 14:00, check-out is until 10:00.

Are pets allowed at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne?

No, pets are not allowed at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne.

Does Great Southern Hotel Melbourne serve breakfast?

Yes, Great Southern Hotel Melbourne serves breakfast for guests. Breakfast options include Full English/Irish style.

How to get to Great Southern Hotel Melbourne from the nearest airport?

The nearest airport is Essendon Airport, located about 36 mins from hotel by car (16.5 km) away.

What’s the cancellation policy at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne?

The cancellation policy at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne depends on your room type and booking terms.

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