Best Western Melbourne City

3.5 star property

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Property amenity
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, individually decorated
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a garden through a sliding door, and a small table with chairs outside.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Explore the area

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16 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • Place, Crown Casino
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Matchbox

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(66 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 3 Single Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Shoebox

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(86 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooftop Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard King Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Best Western Melbourne City

A restaurant, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
Best Western Melbourne City offers 114 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Melbourne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

Best Western Melbourne City's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Collins Street. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free WiFi
  • Dining options include a coffee shop and a restaurant
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and 5 minutes on foot from Crown Casino
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Best Western Melbourne City.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Melbourne hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Stubby – This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (AUD 35 per day)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 10 to 35 for adults and AUD 15 to 35 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Stubby

Things to do

  • Books
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 April 2027 to 31 July 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10 to 35 for adults and AUD 15 to 35 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 35 per day (984 ft away)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - 68932034202
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Best Western Melbourne City Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 399 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location close to everything I needed. Staff were friendly and I enjoyed the on-site bar and restaurant, the food was tasty.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, early check in, always stay there when in Melbourne
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and reasonable price
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff very friendly Bed was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always happy to stay at BW Melbourne. It is close to all the places I like to go to.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice clean comfy room, comfy beds - nice staff and everything you could need close by!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were amazing and location was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy walk from southern cross station
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything looks good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient location Good value for single traveller with basic but adequate facilities. Staff were very accommodating when I left my luggage on arriving early and it had been put in the room. 11am check out was a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were lovely and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great. Room was clean Comfortable bed Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Biyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check in. Clean room. Fair price. Good location. Very happy with my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Loretta

No airport shuttle, but SkyBus comes pretty close. Staff are very nice, friendly & helpful. Great location for the free zone tram & many others.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was exactly what you pay for and very clean. The staff were amazing, offering to store luggage before check in was available and also had them waiting in the room afterwards. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tiny room, but when we booked we understood it was a budget hotel. Suited our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Robert

Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

An

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
five stars definitely be there again happy with everyone and everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nadine Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the room was spotless and the staff were so lovely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew Swann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean room, great location, nice amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
room was great and the hotel is in a perfect area
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leveni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
well situated clean and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025