Best Western Melbourne City

3.5 star property

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Property amenity
Courtyard Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

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)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Matchbox

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(63 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 3 Single Beds, Non Smoking

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

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Shoebox

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(75 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Rooftop Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard King Room

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

Shoebox Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Apartment with Terrace

  • Sleeps 2

Rooftop Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Matchbox

  • Sleeps 1

Courtyard Room

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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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 clean guestrooms
  • 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.
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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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.

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. 378 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 407 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1005 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sage

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

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

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy rooms, pleasant staff. My only problem was that the shower temperature varied hugely during my shower - it kept going from cool to hot so was really unpredictable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Athena

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what we needed.. clean & comfortable. The staff are very helpful & the hotel is close to trains / trams..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Denys

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was a bit out of shape. Shoebox room had no windows, unlike specified in the photos.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Noriko

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Swann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean room, great location, nice amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Reid

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ian Parina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was made up everyday. Staff were very helpful. Would definitely stay again, nice and close to everything
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and bathroom, secure rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

jay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very small. Bed tiny. Was very clean. Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes the room was very clean and you have amazing friendly staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Blair

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location and the offered parking discount is good, only problem was the sliding bathroom door doesn’t close properly
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Russell Rudy, Clever

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was awesome, but the room was very small and dated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025