€119.27 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in 26 May 2013 Check-out 29 May 2013

Art Series - The Olsen

5 stars
641 Chapel Street, South Yarra, Melbourne, VI 3141
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.9
out of 5
42 reviews
The service was impectable and

The service was impectable and they pride them selves on a high standard of custormer satisfaction,... See full review

  • victoria
  • 31 Aug 2011
Lovely experience all 'round.

Lovely experience all 'round. Very pleasant staff. Beautiful facilities. Would definitely recommend... See full review

  • Carmel
  • 29 Aug 2011
Boutique hotel displays murals, sculptures, pictures by local artist

Art Series - The Olsen is all about landscapes -- that is, the landscape artist Dr. John Olsen. The property revolves around so many of Olsen's murals, photographs and sculptures that the lodging is almost secondary. Located in arty South Yarra neighborhood, the all-suite boutique hotel features spacious accommodations, an on-site day spa, and a glass-bottomed swimming pool. Two on-site restaurants serve Mediterranean cuisine and steak, respectively.

  • Contemporary art on display throughout hotel
  • Located in arty South Yarra neighborhood
  • Two on-site eateries serve Mediterranean cuisine and steak
  • Glass-bottomed pool  

Art Series - The Olsen caters to extended stay travelers with 229 apartment-style accommodations. The all-suite hotel tempts with downtown views and standard amenities such as a flat-screen television, iPod dock, full kitchenette and, of course, John Olsen's landscape murals. The Olsen Penthouse offers sweeping views of the entire city. High-speed Internet access is available (fees apply).

Like other hotels in the Art Series, the Olsen certainly is trendy. One of the facility's most heralded programs is its SmartCar service, though which guests can rent or hire SmartCars on a daily basis (fees apply). The property also rents bicycles (fees apply).

All guests can experience the property's glass-bottomed pool that overlooks busy Chapel Street. Guests also can access a free fitness center, as well as free WiFi Internet in hotel restaurants. Other amenities include babysitting services (fees apply), iPod rentals (fees apply) and laundry and dry-cleaning services (fees apply).

Two restaurants -- Blue Bottle and Steer -- serve Mediterranean cuisine and steak, respectively. Blue Bottle pays homage to one of Olsen's most famous paintings and specializes in seafood; Steer has three separate dining areas, and is open seven days a week.

  • Metropolitan tram (4 blocks)
  • Metropolitan bus (4 blocks)
  • Flinders Street Station (2 mi/3 km)
  • Southern Cross Station (3 mi/5 km)
  • Melbourne International Airport (14 mi/23 km)
  • Albert Park (10 blocks)
  • St. Kilda (1.5 mi/2 km)
  • Chinatown (1.5 mi/2 km)
  • Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre (2 mi/3 km)
  • Docklands (3 mi/5 km)
  • Yarra Valley (9 mi/15 km)
  • 10 event spaces accommodate groups of up to 100 people

Art Series - The Olsen Rooms

2 Bedroom Deluxe balcony
Luxury 2 Bedroom Suite with balcony and fantastic views of Melbourne CBS. It has 2 queen beds, seperate living room with kitchen facilities - modern cooking appliances, utensils & crockery and 2 private bathrooms. Approximately 91 sq metres.
Studio Suite
Open plan suite with Queen bed with living & working areas including kitchenette facilities. Approx 25 sq metres.
Deluxe Studio Suite
Large open plan studio with King with living & working areas including kitchenette facilities. Approx 30 sq metres.
Deluxe Studio Suite Twin
Large open plan studio with 2 Queen beds with living & working areas including large kitchenette. Approx 39 sq metres. Ideal family accommodation.
Deluxe Studio Suite Balcony
Open plan studio with Queen bed with living & working areas including kitchenette facilities. Approx 25 sq metres.
2 Bedroom Open Plan Suite
Luxury 2 Bedroom Open Plan Suite with 2 King beds. With 180 degree views of Chapel Street - includes 2 bathrooms, spacious living area including kitchen facilities. Approx 88 sq metres.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • Airport shuttle
  • Outdoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Concierge
Elevators
Activities
Outdoor pool
Fitness centre or spa
Health club
Spa services
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
24 hour room service
Room service
Services
Laundry service
Babysitting/Child services
Tour desk
Conference facilities
Doctor on call
Currency exchange
Internet
Wireless internet
Transportation
Airport shuttle
Parking
Parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities
Accessible facilities
Service dogs allowed
Accessible parking

Hotel Map

-37.838 144.9959
Area served
Melbourne.
Nearby airports
Melbourne International Airport.
Area description
Art Series The Olsen is within walking distance from great shopping in prestigious Chapel Street. Enjoy fine dining and the best entertainment Melbourne has to offer. Art Series The Olsen is conveniently located just 4kms from the CBD and 32kms from Melbourne airport.

Nearby points of interest

  • St Kilda Road: 1.7 km
  • La Trobe's Cottage: 1.9 km
  • Government House: 2 km
  • Australian Open Grounds: 2.1 km
  • Shrine of Remembrance: 2.2 km
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground: 2.3 km
  • Sidney Myer Music Bowl: 2.4 km
  • Giant Sky Wheel: 2.5 km
  • National Gallery of Victoria: 2.9 km
  • Captain Cook's Cottage: 2.9 km
  • Fitzroy Gardens: 3.1 km
  • Sunday Market: 3.2 km
  • Treasury Gardens: 3.2 km
  • Southgate Plaza: 3.2 km
  • Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct: 3.3 km
  • St Kilda Road: 1.7 km
  • La Trobe's Cottage: 1.9 km
  • Government House: 2 km
  • Australian Open Grounds: 2.1 km
  • Shrine of Remembrance: 2.2 km
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground: 2.3 km
  • Sidney Myer Music Bowl: 2.4 km
  • Giant Sky Wheel: 2.5 km
  • National Gallery of Victoria: 2.9 km
  • Captain Cook's Cottage: 2.9 km
  • Fitzroy Gardens: 3.1 km
  • Sunday Market: 3.2 km
  • Treasury Gardens: 3.2 km
  • Southgate Plaza: 3.2 km
  • Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct: 3.3 km
  • Eureka Tower: 3.3 km
  • Federation Square: 3.3 km
  • City Museum: 3.3 km
  • Old Treasury Building: 3.4 km
  • St Paul's Cathedral: 3.4 km
  • Flinders Street Station: 3.5 km
  • Scots Church: 3.5 km
  • Parliament House: 3.5 km
  • St Michael`s Uniting Church: 3.6 km
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral: 3.6 km
  • Parliament Gardens: 3.6 km
  • Crown Casino: 3.6 km
  • Melbourne Town Hall: 3.6 km
  • St Kilda Beach: 3.7 km
  • St. Peter's Church: 3.7 km
  • Victorian Arts Centre: 3.7 km
  • Luna Park: 3.7 km
  • Block Arcade: 3.7 km
  • Immigration Museum: 3.7 km
  • Princess Theatre: 3.8 km
  • Bourke Street Mall: 3.8 km
  • Royal Arcade: 3.8 km
  • Melbourne Aquarium: 3.8 km
  • Chinese Museum: 3.8 km
  • ANZ Banking Museum: 3.8 km
  • Chinatown Melbourne: 3.9 km
  • Manchester Unity Building: 3.9 km
  • Melbourne Exhibition Centre: 3.9 km
  • Rialto Towers: 3.9 km
  • Observation Deck: 4 km

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (42)

Ratings and reviews for Art Series - The Olsen

Overall score

4.9 / 5
42 out of 42
Amenities:
4.7
Room cleanliness:
4.8
Hotel staff:
4.7
Room comfort:
4.8
Location:
4.9
Value:
4.6

100% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
victoria
Not Provided
31 Aug 2011

The service was impectable and

The service was impectable and they pride them selves on a high standard of custormer satisfaction, definately worth staying there.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
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5
Value:
4
Review of Art Series - The Olsen

Reviewer score

5
Carmel
Not Provided
29 Aug 2011

Lovely experience all 'round.

Lovely experience all 'round. Very pleasant staff. Beautiful facilities. Would definitely recommend and would stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
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5
Value:
5
Review of Art Series - The Olsen

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5
Petra,James
Not Provided
22 Aug 2011

Beautifully appointed room with

Beautifully appointed room with upmarket appointments. Friendly efficient and helpful staff. Highly recommend!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
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No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Art Series - The Olsen

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5
Gretel
Not Provided
8 Aug 2011

Very nice hotel.. Interior very

Very nice hotel.. Interior very chic.. It is rightful to say that this is truely an artistic hotel.. Room is very modern, furnishings are new! The nicest pillows ive ever slept on! Had trouble with operating the Tv but in the end it was fine. Friendly, professional and helpful staff!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
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No rating
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5
Value:
5
Review of Art Series - The Olsen

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
12 Jul 2011

Fantastic rooms and great location!

Fantastic rooms and great location! Definitely will stay here again!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Art Series - The Olsen

Reviewer score

5
Michelle
Not Provided
6 Jul 2011

We had an enjoyable stay. We

We had an enjoyable stay. We ate at the Steer Restuarant which was sensational. Would def stay again

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Art Series - The Olsen

Reviewer score

5
MrsIppy
Not Provided
17 May 2011

The room was of a reasonable size,

The room was of a reasonable size, made to appear smaller due to a large and very comfortable leather chair and footstool. A pillow menu is also a good option. The bathroom was small to the point of having nowhere to put even the smallest toiletries bag apart from the closed toilet seat and the bed was comfortable but a little soft for my liking - one person rolling over jiggled the bed sufficiently to waken the other. On the plus side, the rooms are really nicely appointed and the position in Chappel St is hard to beat and still only a $10 cab ride from the centre of the city. Staff were friendly without being overbearing. Would definitley be happy to stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Art Series - The Olsen

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
24 Apr 2011

This is my favourite hotel in

This is my favourite hotel in Melbourne. I was pleasantly surprised to find that they have an airport shuttle service which is reasonably priced. On this trip I introduced my son to The Olsen and he is equally impressed.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Art Series - The Olsen

Reviewer score

5
Kon
Not Provided
18 Apr 2011

compact, but great location, especially

compact, but great location, especially if you want to relax in Chapel st.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Art Series - The Olsen

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Houston Texas
15 Apr 2011

Something different!

The Olsen had a warm atmosphere and very pleasant staff. I found it to be well priced and considered it good value. I appreciated the self parking option at a reasonable rate. The location was great with many options for dining (fine and family) and various shops on both Chapel Street and Toorak Road. The Botanical Gardens and the Yarra river parklands were also close by. Finding fault is difficult but I would have liked to have the option to re-use towels rather than hve them changed daily.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Time-saving tip: Not Applicable

Although I had a car, I walked and used trains and trams. There was road work in the area and consequently, traffic was congested. Even without traffic issues, this hotel is well located for public transport together with shopping, dining and leisure walks.

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