Sofitel Melbourne On Collins Hotel
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Sofitel Melbourne On Collins Hotel Review
Offering a convenience store and storage for belongings, the excellent 5-star Sofitel Melbourne On Collins Hotel is set in the heart of Melbourne CBD, which is the coastal capital of the southeastern Australian state of Victoria, a 5-minute drive from Crown Melbourne Casino. A walk from Acmi, this award-winning hotel with 363 rooms features fitness classes, massage therapy and entertainment activities, plus an ร la carte restaurant, serving Australian specials.
The chic Sofitel Melbourne On Collins offers a made-to-order breakfast made fresh daily. Food options for breakfast are available at the on-site No35 restaurant. Guests can also try snacks and afternoon tea at the onsite bar. You can visit a cafรฉ situated close by and taste Australian cuisine.
The historic Sofitel Melbourne On Collins has a prime location a 5-minute ride from Yarra Park, while shopping venues like the block-size plaza "Federation Square" are only 0.8 km away. The nearby cultural sights are the Australian & international art museum "National Gallery of Victoria" (650 metres) and the sprawling NGV Design Store at Federation Square Gallery (0.6 km).
Visitors can enjoy shopping as the luxurious accommodation is surrounded by a market and designer boutiques. Located not too far from the deluxe Sofitel Melbourne On Collins Hotel, the vast 19th-century Gothic St Patrick's Cathedral is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
Overlooking the skyline, some rooms at the modern accommodation feature floor to ceiling windows furnished with a wardrobe and a sofa set. Guests can use a walk-in shower and an additional toilet together with hair dryers and bathrobes. Certain units have panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay.
There is Collins Street bus stop only 400 metres from this luxury property.
Enjoy sporting events and a casino and other entertainment at the Sofitel Melbourne On Collins. There is a tennis club at the property. Business travellers will benefit from a xerox and a desk available at a business centre on site.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Truly exceptional brand-new hotel with a decent central setting.
- Located directly in the Melbourne CBD district and within short walking distance to the vast 19th-century Gothic St Patrick's Cathedral.
- Surrounded by a park and a hill.
- Plenty of well-appointed rooms available with a comfortable bed, a bathroom old and a toothbrush.
- Most rooms come with good-sized bathrooms, offering a great shower and a tub.
- Outstanding breakfast with a gorgeous view.
- Fantastic restaurant serving vegetarian cuisine.
- Non-alcoholic beverages served at the atrium bar.
- Efficient service and an early check-in.
- Rates are exceptional.
- Occasional complaints about a bit hard beds.
- Guests report that breakfast might be overpriced.
Key Features
- parking on site
- free wifi
- family rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- non-smoking rooms
- fitness centre
- restaurant
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
- fabulous breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus Electric kettle
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Massage
- Fitness centre
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
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Location
Landmarks nearby
- National Gallery of Victoria 1.42 km (4659 ft)
- SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium 1.69 km (1.05 mi.)
- Melbourne Cricket Ground 1.55 km (5085 ft)
- Collins Street 900 m (2953 ft)
- Fitzroy Gardens 720 m (2362 ft)
- Royal Exhibition Building 1.30 km (4265 ft)
- Block Arcade 860 m (2822 ft)
- Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria 2.52 km (1.57 mi.)
- Crown Melbourne 2.07 km (1.29 mi.)
- Shrine of Remembrance 2.43 km (1.51 mi.)