Best Western Melbourne City

3.5 star property

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Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Property amenity
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area
Courtyard Room

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Shoebox

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(84 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 onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Best Western Melbourne City offers 114 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Melbourne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is offered daily 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 like 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 helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and 5 minutes by 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 on weekends 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 percent 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 April 1 2027 to July 31 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.
  • Cribs (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 percent

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-authorize 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 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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Pensione Boutique Hotel Melbourne
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Best Western Melbourne City Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 382 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 402 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1005 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location was in the CBD but near the Southern Cross station so fine during the daylight hours but questionable after dark. Staff was pleasant but the room had no windows plus was small, musty and on the ground floor. Every sound outside the door could be heard from adjoing rooms. As a solo male traveller it was adequate at best. I would not recommend for travellers who have safety concerns. Yes the CBD is expensive but this would be a wise time to spend a little more.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff excellent. Small room with no view except brick wall.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thu Myint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Tara

The staff were friendly and helpful. Which is why I am giving 4 stars... The room.was the smallest hotel room I have seen. But it was fine enough
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Benjain

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Dane

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They tried refusing to give my my hundred dollar bond back because there was cigarette buts in the bin, they kept repeating they didn't allow smoking in the rooms , i explained to them i didn't smoke them in the room, if i had the whole room would have reeked of cigarettes, after waisting alot of time they finally got the manager to inspect the room and admitted i hadn't been smoking in the room and i finally got my bond back, no apologies or anything, what made it worse was i whent out of my way to leave it clean and tidy even stripping the linen fold the blanket wipe the surfaces in the bathroom and table and they still tried to, i feel ,scam me out of the $100
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leveni, Werrington

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

8/10 Good

Albert

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Maree

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

8/10 Good

Robert, San Jose

Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Utkrisht

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Marianna

Staff were lovely! I had a problem with my initial room and was moved to another room. The new room itself was lovely apart from the loud airconditioner. The ground floor carpet in the hallway was disgusting, old and gathered in some parts. It also was not nice to have laundry in the area right outside the rooms- several cages of dirty sheets as well as clean. Overall the location was wonderful and the staff very lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Bhaskar

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with group
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

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were “upgraded” to the top floor. For anyone planning to stay at this hotel please note that the room on the top floor is only accessible via stairs. If this would be a problem for you I would advise to request to be on level 3 or below. The room felt dusty & dated. Ideal location for us though, right across from Southern Cross Station
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Simple

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room had broken air conditioning that made awful noise and didn’t let us sleep. Even the shower door would make squeaky noise. Too small a room for such high price. Does not deserve to be a 3.5 star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

jorjeta

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were amazing and location was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , friendly proffesional staff, nice cafe`bar on site . quiet room most of the time. Good house keeping , great location . Easy to get around , walk , tram , train .very easy check in even @"01.30 am.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

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