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Reviews of Clarendon Hotel 4 stars

209-215 Clarendon Street., South Melbourne, 3205 Melbourne, Australia

#54 of 207 hotels in Melbourne

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 761 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No parking available if you bring your car.

    Staff are very nice and friendly. Very accomodating even if I checked in too early. The place is very clean. The tram stop is just accross the road. Very convenient

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Overall the room was clean and fresh, bed was comfy, lovely big telly although didn’t watch it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Whilst the room was clean and fresh a few things had escaped a good clean… Toilet brush holder was grubby, although the rest of bathroom was very clean.And an empty water bottle in one of the bins. Fake plants had loads of dust on leaves. Pleased that the beds were fresh and clean. Whilst I can see some elements of the rooms had been updated, other aspects were quite dated/tired. But that’s being really picky. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.

    Didn’t have breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Great budget stay in South Melbourne.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    For those clean freaks out there like me - room wasn't super clean but is was doable and as already mentioned the smell in the room was noticeable but with the windows open and fresh air flowing through the room this was not an issue for more than a few minutes. We left our bags for a few hours after checking out and I felt they weren't really in a safe location - the were where the public could easily access.

    A very large room that was mostly clean and a big comfy-ish bed. The windows opened which was good to get the smell of the cleaning products out of the room. The building itself was lovely and the location was awesome, close to. the South Melbourne Markets, public transport and the city. I would definitely recommend this as an option for those on a budget. We will choose to stay here again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    I would have no hesitation in recommending the Clarendon to anyone, AN EXELLENT PLACE TO STAY.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    The accommodation was first class and it was so convenient to everything that we wanted to visit.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    Good place to stay but noisy on Friday and Saturday nights
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Roof bar over our room music base was loud and people in street talking all night

    Friendly and great location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    8/10
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like that there was no parking from the hotel and I didn't like that the beds were single beds stuck together.

    The Rooms were cool. Bedroom separate to the bathroom was nice.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    We enjoyed staying at Clarendon Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Good Location…

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Location, historic, clean, helpful highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location. Clean. Historic Big tv

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed the location and comfort. Quiet all night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lack of personal contact when checking in and out seems a bit impersonal but I guess is the way of the future. Sockets for usb would be good for those of us who forget to pack an adapter. Only water in the minibar, and no breakfast available, although with so many outlets along the street that isn’t really an issue.

    The location is excellent with easy walking access to the shops and restaurants of South Melbourne market area. It was clear that the hotel is in a period of transition, I assume having been taken over and in the process of refurbishment. The diy check in process worked well, key in a numbered box with a code sent by email or sms and all the facilities were operational. It was clear that the room would be excellent when completely finished. I was given a deluxe king room which had loads of space and a separate area to prepare food and drinks.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic location lots of food options in street. Close to market.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Apartment size We'll look to stay here again most likely.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    Spacious room, great location and Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel offered basic accommodation and amenities. Dont expect 4 or. 5 star hotel service with room service. Some dust in the closet but that does not bother us or affecting our stay. if you are a light sleeper, you might want to bring ear plugs as you can hear light noise from the street.

    The hotel reached out to us few days before arrival to organise check in. That’s very useful. Spacious room with small kitchenette. Bathroom was located separately from the room. Location is great, not too far from Melbourne cbd and tram is just outside the door. Plenty of cafes, restaurants, supermarkets nearby within walking distance. Albert park lake is 1.5km walk away. South Melbourne market is 5 minutes walk from the hotel. Nick the staff is courteous and friendly. You will need to inform the staff to request the room being cleaned. We enjoyed our stay here and will definitely come back again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Great stay. Best value in inner-city Melbourne
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    NA

    Location is first class. Right side bars, cafes, restaurants. Right on the train line straight into the CBD.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perhaps a mirror in the bedroom. Only one in the bathroom

    Great location. Easy tram ride into the CBD. A very short walk to the iconic South Melbourne Market. The rooftop bar on top of the hotel is also a great place for a drink

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Gem
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can be a bit noisy with road and foot traffic, but you are right amongst it so that is the trade off.

    Location is great. 4 tram stops from Southern Cross station on the #12 tram, right outside the Hotel. Rooftop bar and nearby cafes are fantastic and the Sth Melbourne market. Great value, super comfy bed and nice bathroom. Would highly recommend

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Beautiful hotel, great staff and in a convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some walls and doors slightly dirty, but that is a very small criticism. It was fantastic overall.

    Huge rooms and in a great location! Excellent value for money and the roof top bar above the hotel was fantastic.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Our secret sth Melbourne location
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing except we had to checkout on last day to go home

    Perfect location Perfectly clean rooms Great communicator with staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous and will use again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower awesome , but kettle needs replacing

    Great location and the bed was fantastic

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    All good for price

    Good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    A nice surprise in South Melbourne
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Being an older building there wasn’t much sound proofing from the windows. We arrived quite late so the bar downstairs was shut. I can imagine you would hear the noise as we could hear street traffic. It didn’t affect our stay and I would stay again.

    The room was huge! Included a sitting area with couch and sink with coffee/tea facilities. The beds were super comfy, slept really well. Easy to find, we arrived after hours but the instructions on how to get the keys were very clear. The area is awesome for food, coffee and shopping, all in walking distance.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They didn't collect the rubbish when they came to clean the room.

    It is good. Clean as well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    We enjoyed our stay, great location and lovely rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The smell of oil/petrol in the entrance hall was slightly off putting until we spotted a fuel an hidden on a shelf which was probably the source.

    Great location with an easy walk to local eateries and an amazing market. Tram stop very close and an easy walk to the centre. We were glad to be on the lower accommodation floor as we could still hear the rooftop bar music faintly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    8.0
    Great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot water

    Modern clean and stocked well

    Stayed in March 2024

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