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Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank, an IHG Hotel 4 stars

35-47 City Road, Southbank, 3006 Melbourne, Australia

#91 of 204 hotels in Melbourne

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2658 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room - High Floor - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was not upto standard

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room - Non-Smoking - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No top sheet on the bed. Never enough coffee and sugar satchets in the room

    Breakfast was good, plenty of options. Location is central to stay near family.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Room is a bit small for a family of 3 even if the bed were pretty comfortable.

    Excellent position very close to CBD and all the main city attractions, very good breakfast, good value price.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    7.0
    A cosy getaway!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room - Non-Smoking - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was abit small and no wine glasses and view! And abit pricey!

    The beutiful bathroom was glass so nice :) nice deco friendly staff and breakfast was yummy especially fresh pastries :) great location walking distance to southbank :)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room - Non-Smoking - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My only complaint is the bed was super-hard!

    Great location, we walked everywhere! Included parking was great! Breakfast was great! Room was clean and modern! Loved the shower! Would definitely stay here again!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    We had an enjoyable trip to the theatre in Melbourne. The hotel added to our positive experience.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room - Non-Smoking - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 1 night

    Air conditoner a little noisy, but maybe just not used to being in a small environment that is dependent on that type of heating.

    Excellent location. Easy walking distance to restaurants and theatre. A bonus to have breakfast included. Excellent value for money.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room - Non-Smoking - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Good location. Easy parking. Clean room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room - Non-Smoking - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 1 night

    Good location. Easy parking. Clean room. Nice breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Good location. Easy parking. Clean room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room - Non-Smoking - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 1 night

    Good location. Easy parking. Clean room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room - Non-Smoking - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Instructions of how to adjust the air conditioner

    Good selection for breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    Ok-good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Location - great, close to the facilities we were interested to be near to. Service could have been better on arrival, was not impressed with the mannerism of the person that welcomed us to the hotel, she was rude at the start of booking us into the room, her mannerism changed once she saw my unimpressed facial expressions. She is the face of the company, if they cant be bothered being welcoming, then do not be the face of the company - first impressions last! Cleanliness of the room was fair, had to ask for toilet paper from reception, left with no tissues. I was sick one day during our stay, I thought cleaner should've removed room service dishes - she didn't, they were just left there, and we had to take them down to reception. Had to ask for fresh towels, no beds were made/tidied that day, even though I requested to move out of her way so she could do her job, the cleaner was in the room for a maximum of five to eight minutes, cleaning the bathroom only. Breakfast was good, although I expected food items be replaced as soon as they had run out of stock and not let people wait up to ten minutes for food to be replenished (ie bacon, hash browns, eggs and, baked beans).

    Location was great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room - Non-Smoking - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise from the lifts going up and down 24/7 was annoying

    Great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    We were very impressed with the ease of checking in, parking and our room had a nice view and very comfortable. Breakfas
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room - Non-Smoking - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Position and value for money.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room - Non-Smoking - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 1 night

    Was very hard to prepay accommodation over the phone as they were unable to use the work card in person. After several phone calls this was sorted.

    Breakfast was amazing rooms were great and location was Brillant.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room - Non-Smoking - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It was a great location . Most of the staff were friendly. Great breakfast and comfy rooms

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location close to the arts precinct in Melbourne.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room - Non-Smoking - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The rooms are small and after staying a couple of nights can become cramped. The breakfast coffee (machine) isn't great and quality on offer could be improved.

    Travelling from out of town we love the location and atmosphere of this city hotel. Reception area also hosts a bar, balcony and vast breakfast room, as well as many areas catering for remote working. We love the full buffet breakfast included with a wide variety of options available (except for the coffee).

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room - Non-Smoking - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Couldn't get a double bed and the breakfast had limited options

    Great location. Modern hotel with basics.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Good location, great presentation and ample breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room - Non-Smoking - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 4 nights

    After hours food could have had a bit more variety

    Breakfast was great, while it was busy the food was refreshed. Facilities were well presented and clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Na

    Great value and breakfast included was a big reason why I chose Holiday inn

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    A comfortable, affordable, friendly and conveniently located place to stay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room - Non-Smoking - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Floor in dining area was sticky. Kettle in kitchen leaked when water was poured which is dangerous. The tea/ coffee selection was limited.

    Excellent breakfast . Comfortable bed. Friendly helpful staff. Great water pressure in shower. Comfortable good-sized room. Quiet. Felt secure. Great location. Good price.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room - Non-Smoking - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The parking set up....get charged for parking no problems...but having to set up yourself was a pain that,should not be up to the guests....youtake card details anyway...so why not just charged as part of check in....

    Great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Easy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room - High Floor/Accessible - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No wine glasses & bed was just ok, terrible pillows

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room - Non-Smoking - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked double bed but given two single beds.

    Everything fine

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Really liked it & will stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room - Non-Smoking - Free Breakfast
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast

    Lovely, modern and terrific location!!

    Stayed in April 2024

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