Citigate Melbourne is brilliantly located in the city centre, directly opposite the ... more
historic Flinders Street Station and within steps of Federation Square and Melbourne's arts, shopping and Southbank precincts. Its Flinders street address it the perfec...
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Location. Positioned directly opposite Melbourne's Flinders Street Station and beside ... more
cosmopolitan Degraves Street, the Ramada Melbourne Hotel is located 22 kilometers from Melbourne International Airport. Within less than six blocks are some of the top cultural and business opportunities of Australia's second city: the National Gallery, Victorian Arts Center, Melbourne Concert Hall, the convention and exhibition center, Crown Entertainment Center and Chinatown. The National Gallery houses some of the most important works of the Heidelberg School, which is recognized as the first distinctly Australian art movement (by Western standards), which was dominated by Melbourne based artists. Hotel Features. The Ramada Melbourne features a 24 hour reception, concierge service, valet parking and limousine services. For fitness options, the Shapes gymnasium offers aerobics classes, pin and free weights and a variety of cardiovascular equipment. The business centre is equipped with high speed Internet and four function rooms outfitted with audiovisual equipment. Guestrooms. The Ramada Melbourne's 182 guestrooms have are decorated with light wood accented with colored fabrics. On the technology front, data ports with high speed Internet access, complimentary cable news, sports and movie service and individually controlled air conditioning and heating units leave the guest in control. In room safes, minibars and tea and coffee facilities complete the hospitable feel of the rooms. The furniture arrangement consists of two armchairs with side table, lamp and work desks. Expert Tip. Hotel guest wishing to run or walk, can take advantage of the scenic tracks along the Yarra River, located one block from the Ramada Melbourne Hotel.
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Location. Positioned directly opposite Melbourne's Flinders Street Station and beside ... more
cosmopolitan Degraves Street, the Ramada Melbourne Hotel is located 22 kilometers from Melbourne International Airport. Within less than six blocks are some of the top cultural and business opportunities of Australia's second city: the National Gallery, Victorian Arts Center, Melbourne Concert Hall, the convention and exhibition center, Crown Entertainment Center and Chinatown. The National Gallery houses some of the most important works of the Heidelberg School, which is recognized as the first distinctly Australian art movement (by Westernstandards), which was dominated by Melbourne based artists. Hotel Features. The Ramada Melbourne features a 24 hour reception, concierge service, valet parking and limousine services. For fitness options, the Shapes gymnasium offers aerobics classes, pin and free weights and a variety of cardiovascular equipment. The business centre is equipped with high speed Internet and four function rooms outfitted with audiovisual equipment. Guestrooms. The Ramada Melbourne's 182 guestrooms have are decorated with light wood accented with colored fabrics. On the technology front, data ports with high speed Internet access, complimentary cable news, sports and movie service and individually controlled air conditioning and heating units leave the guest in control. In room safes, minibars and tea and coffee facilities complete the hospitable feel of the rooms. The furniture arrangement consists of two armchairs with side table, lamp and work desks. Expert Tip. Hotel guest wishing to run or walk, can take advantage of the scenic tracks along the Yarra River, located one block from the Ramada Melbourne Hotel.
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Citigate Albert Park Melbourne offers 132 refurbished rooms with five different rooms ... more
types, many overlooking stunning Albert Park Lake and surrounding parkland or the sunsets over Port Phillip Bay.The 242 recently refurbished Melbourne accommodation rooms are stylish and well appointed. Six room types are available, many overlook stunning Albert Park Lake and surrounding parkland or the sunsets over Port Phillip Bay.The Sebel Albert Park provides a modern and stylish environment for guests to enjoy in a central location. The hotel overlooks beautiful Albert Park Lake (opposite the renowned Grand Prix track) and just minutes from St Kilda Road, Melbourne's CBD, South Yarra and Port Phillip Bay beaches.The complex also features Windows Restaurant, Atrium Bar & Lounge, Cafe @ Sebel and one of Melbourne's largest and most comprehensive conference, convention and meeting venues plus a Health Centre with a fully equipped gymnasium, heated indoor pool, spa and sauna.
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Advantages: Friendly Hostel, clean and cheap Disadvantages: Can get noisy
The Melbourne International Backpackers
The Melbourne International Backpackers is in a great location for the CBD. Located on Elizabeth and Franklin Street, the nearest station is Melbourne Central just 5 mins away and Flinders Street station is only (15 mins away).
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Hostel dorm rooms are available from 4 ? 10 bed, these are all priced the same, the winter prices are $24 a night or $143 for a week. You will need to give a refundable $20 deposit for your key card.
All rooms are bunk bed style with free linen and blankets, all rooms have a full length mirror and lockers.
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This hostel has a large kitchen which was part of the appeal for me, clean and tidy with enough pots and pans for everyone. You can get a cutlery box from reception; you just have to make a $20 deposit which you will receive back ...
Advantages: The Most Liveable City in the World Disadvantages: A long way away from practically everywhere else!
I suppose I should probably begin by declaring my unquestionable bias on this subject? Melbourne is my home town, and although I've lived in a lot of other places around the world, I've probably spent the majority of my life there.It often strikes me that whilst Australia is obviously a very popular destination for tourists generally, Melbourne is frequently overlooked in favour of Sydney; its bigger, brasher, older sister up north. This seems a great pity because Melbourne is in many respects a much more lively and appealing city to visit.
WHY VISIT MELBOURNE? Why? Well, because it's a city like no other. For starters, it has a fabulous climate with four genuine seasons, which is a rarity in Australia. Melbourne tends to be hot and sunny all through the summer, pleasantly bright and warm in the spring, romantically autumnal in ...
Advantages: Lots to do Disadvantages: Hard to see it all
I?ve complained before to all the good people on Ciao about not being much of a fan of Melbourne. It?s just one of those cities that doesn?t grab me. There is a local tension between Sydney people and Melbourne people, each side saying their city is the best and it?s true that Melbourne was once voted the most liveable city in the world. Although it?s got many things going for it, it?s just not for me.
It was with some reluctance then that I spent a few days there last week for work. On Thursday night I had a colleague with me so when we?d finished the daily drudge of meetings we thought we?d have a night on the town.
Crown Casino is the jewel in Melbourne?s crown (excuse the pun) of night life. Standing resplendent on the south bank of the Yarra River in the heart of the city, the casino, built in 1996 is a must see. The 39 ...
