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NYPD Blue set reject

Advantages: Central
Disadvantages: dirty, intimidatery, noisy

The hotel is situated in the Melbourne Swanston area on one of the main shopping avenues. It was advertised in the "Aussie Backpacker" magazine, so I assumed it would be suitable for a weekend stay in the city as part of a backpacking trip around Australia. What a mistake! We had unfortunately just handed over our payment when I noticed a "No refunds on accomodation" sign. When we went upstairs the hotel looked like a set from the NYPD Blue Tv show. ...
...of the local drunks and prostitutes. One of their selling points was a 24hr bar, the music from which could be heard throughout the hotel until 5am. The toilets were worse than the "worse toilet in the World" scene from "Trainspotting", and was the only place in Australia I saw a cockroach. When we checked out, the bar boucers blocked the doorway until the barman had signalled that we had paid. A nightmare weekend. The centre of Melbourne only has ...

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Review of Carlton Hotel, Melbourne

Oh, I wish I was a millionaire.

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, ...
...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. heading away from Swanston St., it is also possible take any tram heading along Collins Street itself and ...

avacarrdo 10.03.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Sofitel, Melbourne

Urban Central, Melbourne.....simple but good

Advantages: High hygiene standards
Disadvantages: The decor is a bit characterless.

Location: fairly good. It is within walking distance of the CBD (central business district), but there are more centrally located hostels in Melbourne Staff: there was one staff member that served me that didn't seem so friendly, but the rest of them seemed to be ok Rooms: fairly simplistic...white sheets, white walls etc. Felt a bit like a hospital ward at times, it was very spartan, but also very clean. All rooms have lockers for the same number ...
...very handy for leaving your phone/ ipod on charge if you need to leave the room, and are worried about 'tea leaves'. Facilities: the toilets, like the rest of the hostel, are clean but very spartan. Free breakfast is provided, although this only consists of cereal and toast. Tour desk in the reception area, manned during the day. Security: swipe card system for entering rooms, bathrooms and the main entrance after hours. Value for money: this ...

TigerMystery 17.07.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Urban Central, Melbourne

Elizabeth Hostel, Melbourne...weirdos aplenty.

Advantages: Location, price
Disadvantages: Weirdos

Elizabeth Hostel, 490 Elizabeth Street *The Good* - location. Walking distance of the CBD. About 3 mins walk to Melbourne Central. Lots of Asian restaurants around. About 1 min walk to Victoria Market. Tram stop pretty much on the doorstep. - the staff are mostly Chinese, so this would be a definite pluspoint for Chinese-speakers. - quieter than most hostels at night. - cheap, and weekly rates available. - friendly staff - the reception is in a convenience ...
...- dark and dingy - can be too quiet at times, like a no-mans land - some of the people who stay there are very strange. Many Aussie hostels will only allow non-Aussies to stay. This hostel is an exception, which means it is a haven for some dodgy people who have nowhere else to go. Rumours of a murder in one of the rooms + drug-dealers were floating around. I feel bad saying this because the staff were so lovely, but there were some very creepy guests, ...

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Review of Elizabeth Hostel, Melbourne

Great Central Hostel to see Melbourne

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). Rooms: 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 ...
...bed style with free linen and blankets, all rooms have a full length mirror and lockers. Social Areas: 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 when you return it. A large walk in fridge is supplied for food storage. This hostel has a large TV/DVD Room on the first ...

LIZKEMPO 04.06.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Melbourne International Backpackers, Melbourne