1 Hotel Melbourne, Melbourne1 Hotel Melbourne in Melbourne, Australia has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 89 of 188 hotels we score in Melbourne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction.1 Hotel Melbourne is a five-star hotel at 9 Maritime Place on the banks of the Yarra River in Melbourne's city centre. It has 277 modern, air-conditioned rooms, and its spa facilities include a sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, indoor swimming pool and fitness centre. The hotel focuses on sustainability and wellness, offers free WiFi, and runs day-to-night programming for guests. It suits travellers who want an upscale, wellness-oriented stay by the river. One thing to be aware of: the pool area can be noisy when children are swimming, so guests seeking quiet may prefer to use the sauna or steam room instead.What stands out

Attentive, welcoming staff

Spacious, stylish rooms

Relaxing swimming pool

High-quality restaurant food

Watch out for

Children can be noisy at the pool

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