Name: 381 Cremorne
Address: Melbourne, AU
Price range: From $119

381 Cremorne, Melbourne381 Cremorne in Melbourne, Australia has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 42 of 188 hotels we score in Melbourne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.0, Agoda 3.7. Rooms from about $119 a night (cached, not a live quote).381 Cremorne is a 4-star aparthotel located on Punt Road in Cremorne. Built in 2015, the property offers between 27 and 32 serviced apartments, including one to three-bedroom units and a penthouse. Each apartment includes a kitchen, private laundry, air-conditioning, and a balcony with views of the city or park. The building sits near the Royal Botanic Gardens and is within walking distance of the Melbourne Cricket Ground and major sports arenas. Facilities include a fitness centre, spa, and luggage storage. It suits travellers needing self-contained space, though guests should note that on-site parking requires an additional fee.What stands out

Self-contained apartments with kitchens

Close to major sports venues

On-site fitness centre and spa

Views of the park or city

Watch out for

Paid on-site parking

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