Name: The Prince
Address: Melbourne, AU
Price range: From $166

The Prince, MelbourneThe Prince in Melbourne, Australia has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 38 of 188 hotels we score in Melbourne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.3, Agoda 3.8. Rooms from about $166 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Prince is a boutique hotel located on Acland Street in St Kilda. Housed in a 1936 Art Deco building, the property features 39 individually designed rooms and underwent renovation in 2018. It sits within the larger Prince of Wales complex, which has served the area since the mid-19th century. Guests can access an on-site spa, multiple bars, and various dining venues. The hotel is a short walk from St Kilda Beach and offers free Wi-Fi and parking. It suits travellers looking for a historic setting with modern interiors, though those requiring immediate access to the central business district will need to take a tram.What stands out

Art Deco architecture

On-site spa and dining

Walking distance to the beach

Free Wi-Fi and parking

Watch out for

Requires tram for city access

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