Le Meridien Melbourne, MelbourneLe Meridien Melbourne in Melbourne, Australia has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 75 of 188 hotels we score in Melbourne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.0. Rooms from about $195 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located at 20 Bourke Street, Le Meridien Melbourne occupies the former Palace Theatre site in the central business district. This 12-storey hotel opened in 2023 and features 235 air-conditioned guest rooms with soundproof walls and walk-in showers. It suits travellers seeking central access to Collins Street, the Bourke Street Mall, and the Princess Theatre. Facilities include a rooftop outdoor swimming pool with an adjacent bar, a 24-hour fitness centre, and a sauna. Guests can choose from various dining outlets serving Mediterranean cuisine and buffet breakfasts. While the hotel offers modern amenities and valet parking, TripAdvisor ratings are lower than other booking platforms.What stands out

Rooftop outdoor swimming pool

Central business district location

Soundproof guest rooms

On-site fitness centre and sauna

Watch out for

Lower TripAdvisor ratings

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