Novotel Melbourne Preston

4.5 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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215 Bell Street, Preston, VIC, 3072
  • Place, Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Preston Market
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Northland Shopping Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Novotel Melbourne Preston

A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and self parking. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Novotel Melbourne Preston offers 383 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Melbourne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Novotel Melbourne Preston. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Preston Market. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking and RV/bus/truck parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Preston Market and a few minutes from Northland Shopping Centre
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 4252 square feet (395 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Novotel Melbourne Preston. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Novotel Melbourne Preston has a restaurant on site.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered parking on site (AUD 20 per day)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 35 to 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 13 meeting rooms
  • 4,252 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Living room
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 400.00 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 35 to 35 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.4 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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Rydges Bell City Preston
Rydges Hotel Bell City
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BreakFree Bell City Preston, Greater Melbourne
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Rydges Bell City Hotel And Residences
Bell City Hotel Residences
Bell City Preston
Mantra Bell City Preston, Greater Melbourne
Mantra Bell City
Novotel Melbourne Preston Hotel
Novotel Melbourne Preston Preston
Novotel Melbourne Preston Hotel Preston

Novotel Melbourne Preston Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 326 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 326 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 326 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 326 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 326 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check in and the room was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen

I found the staff very helpful and friendly. It was wonderful to have the restaurant on the premises and the coffee was great. Wonderful to be so close to the tram and train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room Very clean. Staff very good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great all round, would stay there again. Plenty of car parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kira

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room, clean amenities, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Mads

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service minded reception staff, good breakfast and service in the restaurant.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kymberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and my stay was effortless
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Staff & service
stay was ok
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vihanga Sankalpa Kariyawasam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and easy access to public transportation. Stay was pleasant and the staff was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Kerry Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very lovely place to stay excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for my business trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shaofang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel with good brrakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

John Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
shower was very very small and could not buy drinking water at the hotel - helpful member of staff gave a glass of water.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quite a modern hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Novotel is within walking distance to our relatives. Our room was cleaned daily. Quality of room is very nice.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, lovely staff and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Fabrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was well! Nice, clean room with good amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff Great Motel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay comfortable staff are helpful good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff arranged parking for my large work van in the front carpark which was handy .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vihanga Sankalpa Kariyawasam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed with family during our stay in Melbourne and the staff was so helpful and even helped with booking a medical consultation. Restaurant across the hotel for Breakfast and Dinner was so convenient with good food!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, nice and quiet, but the bed was super uncomfortable. Rock hard. There was also no extra bedding or pillows at all.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Was an enjoyable stay, staff were very helpful and made feel welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms. Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025