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209-215 Clarendon Street., South Melbourne, 3205 Melbourne, Australia
#63 of 213 hotels in Melbourne
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 1195 hotel reviews
8.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.0
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Comfort
9.1
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
8.6
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Staff
8.6
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Value for money
9.0
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Free Wifi
7.9
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Reviewed: April 2, 2025
Olga
Spain58 Reviews25 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The shower water isn't hot enough, the pillows are somewhat uncomfortable, and unfortunately, some guests were quite inconsiderate—shouting loudly in the middle of the night and disrupting others who were trying to sleep.
Big room and the hotel is in a very good location
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 31, 2025
Louise
New Zealand4 Reviews8.0“Great location, reasonable rates, big rooms.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing although it will be even better when downstairs is open.
Great location for trams into CBD and outer areas.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 29, 2025
Tom
Australia36 Reviews6 helpful votes8.0“Not perfect but would stay here again - the location suited me perfectly.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Family Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
The hotel below (ground floor) is closed at present (being refurbished?) and I was expecting to get meals including breakfast inhouse. There is a great little cafe (Pho 121) nearby and a variety of hotels & other options so minimal inconvenience. The room had a micro mini ironing board that sat on a bench/cupboard - this is a disaster for a business traveller - please supply a real ironing board!. There was a sofa and single chair in the room to sit at the table, but the seat is not connected to the chair and slides off when you get up. Would not hurt to update the roman curtains.
I had 2 business meetings in the same suburb so location was perfect. The bed is comfortable and the showers are good. There are water bottles in the fridge which was very handy. Someone is available at reception from 10am - 3pm but you can contact them by mobile phone (notified in the confirmation & the mobile number is on the desk on the 1st floor). Very easy to catch Uber from here.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 28, 2025
Hiral
Australia5 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Value for money!”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very convenient location. Spacious hotel room with modern layout. Staff (Denis) is great to deal with.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 26, 2025
Terry
Australia1 review1 helpful vote8.0“I had a great time at the Clarendon. Made use of the roof top bar and all the restaurants in the vac”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
There were a few details in the room that should be fixed. the lock on the ensuite was taped over. Looked very amateurish. The bedside light was snapped off and not replaced and there was a carpet bare spot in the room. Very odd.
I thought the Clarendon was very good value for money. Being on the South Bank it was close to the city centre but not noisy at night. The refurbishments were lovely.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 25, 2025
Mike
United Kingdom66 Reviews8 helpful votes9.0“Very pleasant stay in an ideal location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The sink area of the bathroom was a little small as the space was taken up by a very generous shower room.
Great location, lovely huge bed in a spacious room , great roof top bar, microwave, pleasant helpful staff. It may not be for everyone but we liked the fact that the room doesn’t get serviced every day but if we had any issues or needed anything replenished etc we could just ask the guy on reception and and it was sorted in minutes.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 24, 2025
Anastasia
Australia6 Reviews9.0“Great hotel, clean”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Great location, massive TV
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 23, 2025
Constantine
Australia6 Reviews10“Convenient and great value”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing really
Such a convenient location! Super quiet!
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 22, 2025
Reza
Australia1 review8.0Very Good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There is some sound cameout from nowhere
Cleanliness
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 21, 2025
Leah
Australia11 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Pleasant room, modern clean and spacious. Great location. Parking was very expensive”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No restaurant open. No parking, recommended park cost $44
Location & rooms were clean and spacious
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 21, 2025
Stipe
Australia2 Reviews8.0“For the price I payed I would come again”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Family Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing in the fridge. Could have had at least a bottle of water
Nice and cozy bed was nice
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 17, 2025
Leighann
New Zealand10 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Small and comfortable
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 17, 2025
Elisabeth
Australia13 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Price was high because of the Grand Prix
Location was great for the Grand Prix, lots of places to eat nearby and good size room
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 17, 2025
Mathew
Australia20 Reviews10“Fantastic stay - many thanks!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
On one night there was a private party with live music just one level from us and it was extremely loud
Absolutely fantastic staff, especially Denis
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 13, 2025
Libby
Australia3 Reviews9.0“Classic building great rooms”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing to add
Fantastic size rooms, cosy king size bed and great shower pressure this room had it all! The location is fantastic and roof top bar very nice too.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 13, 2025
Perry
United Kingdom24 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Great stay and staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There seemed to be a bit of wear in the carpet where there was a moth infestation near the bathroom on the far end. The lift was also broken for some of the stay but otherwise it was lovely
The family room was lovely and big with two separate double bedrooms for me and my sister with separate en suites 3 Aircon units.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 11, 2025
Saunders
United States1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 9 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
N/A
Very kind and helpful staff, and great location.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 7, 2025
Thalia
Australia2 Reviews10“exceptional”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
nothing
absolutely amazing room, was fresh and clean and staff had the aircon on for me when i got there, beds were super comfortable and had a huge tv!, bathroom was beautiful. 10/10 would stay here again!
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 1, 2025
Jeffrey
Australia11 Reviews10“Great room, great location”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe King Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
The room was great (and very quiet), bed very comfy, location great. When I messed up the booking they sorted it. Brilliant!
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 26, 2025
Rebecca
Australia3 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe King Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 26, 2025
Rebecca
Australia3 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Family Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 24, 2025
Peny
New Zealand11 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Comfortable stay”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Walls are not very insulated so hear a fair bit of noise, doors and stomping within the building. Trying to store luggage for the day after checkout - was told to rush back and collect luggage by 230pm as reception would be closed.
Good location, close to tram line, restaurants and the supermarket. Large clean room and very comfortable.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 22, 2025
Judy
Australia27 Reviews3 helpful votes7.0“Great for the price if you are in South Melbourne.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Hot water in shower could have been hotter and we couldn't get any hot water out of the tap over the basin. Couldn't shave as a result. No big deal.
Location was close to where we wanted to be. The price was $200/night cheaper than what we originally tried to book in Southbank.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 21, 2025
Samantha
Australia2 Reviews10“Perfect location and great room”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The stay was excellent. Exceeded expectations. I would recommend to friends.
Stayed in February 2025
