Grand Hotel Melbourne Managed by Sofitel, Melbourne

Advantages: Luxury, great location, great food
Disadvantages: If we're going to nitpick, the lifts take a while to arrive

...The Sofitel Melbourne is a lovely, luxurious 363 room, 5-Star hotel located in the middle of the city in Collins Street, Melbourne. The Sofitel is part of the Accor brand and its website can be visited at www.sofitelmelbourne.com.au The Sofitel is a wonderful hotel, and I highly recommend it to anybody who visits Melbourne and can afford the (admittedly high) room rates it charges. LOCATION: The Sofitel is located at number 25, Collins St. Melbourne, which is right in the heart of the CBD. Many people refer to the hotel as being located in the "Paris end" of Collins Street; so-called because of the preponderance of designer boutiques and trendy cafes and well as well-dressed men and women going to and from their jobs. The hotel is easily reached by taxi, on foot, or by public transport. Located roughly 200 metres up Collins St... Read review

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Advantages: The Most Liveable City in the World
Disadvantages: A long way away from practically everywhere else!

...the Art Deco treasures to prove it. Things went spectacularly wrong in the 50's and 60's and the area degenerated into a haunt for vice in all the usual forms. It's still a little rough around the edges in places, especially at night, with tranny streetwalkers & the odd junkie begging for change, but all the run-down mansions and apartments have been lovingly restored & the yuppies are well & truly ensconced. St.Kilda's also home to Luna Park, another relic of the decadent 20's, an antique amusement park with an entrance underneath a massive, gaping mouth. The Esplanade hotel, a Victorian monolith opposite the beach, is a Melbourne institution. There's no better place to be on a Sunday afternoon than on the front porch at the Espy, drink in hand, waiting for the sunset. It's also a brilliant live venue, mainly alternative and scene acts. Nick... Read review

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Advantages: Great Lifestyle
Disadvantages: None

...Any traveller from and around the world who have visited Australia and gone around would say Melbourne is the best city as much is on offer. What other city offers you from over 57 hotels, 70+ bars and clubs where you can party all night long, the largest casino in the southern hemisphere and sporting grounds as far as your eye can see. Melbourne is truly the city if you are out there to enjoy your life or have a holiday/vacation. The sport that is on offer at all times of the year include. Cricket which is played at the MCG which holds up to 101,000 people and at the Colonial which holds 51,000 and is under a closed roof. The Grand Prix which was voted 2 years running as the best grand prix of the world. World Tennis, the first grandslam alwyas held at Melbourne park in the first month of the year. Local sports and competitions also... Read review

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