The 296-room Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach is an upscale business hotel located in Brighton-Le-Sands, a beachside community near the airport. All the rooms and suites here have private balconies, many with gorgeous ocean views (though the seaside is actually across the road). On-site facilities are great for business travelers; along with 11 meeting spaces, there's a restaurant, a bar, and lots of opportunities for exercise at the well-equipped (but cramped) fitness center or out on the tennis courts. There's also an indoor lap pool, an outdoor freeform pool with a hot tub, and a spa offering massages and beauty treatments. However, while the beachside location makes it a good place for those who want to spend their vacation by the shore, it's not convenient for people who want to take in the sites of Sydney, especially those relying on public transportation. The Mercure Sydney offers a better location in the Central Business District and has similar amenities to what's found in the Novotel, including a pool and a fitness center.
The 296-room Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach is an upscale business hotel located in Brighton-Le-Sands, a beachside community near the airport. All the rooms and suites here have private balconies, many with gorgeous ocean views (though the seaside is actually across the road). On-site facilities are great for business travelers; along with 11 meeting spaces, there's a restaurant, a bar, and lots of opportunities for exercise at the well-equipped (but cramped) fitness center or out on the tennis courts. There's also an indoor lap pool, an outdoor freeform pool with a hot tub, and a spa offering massages and beauty treatments. However, while the beachside location makes it a good place for those who want to spend their vacation by the shore, it's not convenient for people who want to take in the sites of Sydney, especially those relying on public transportation. The Mercure Sydney offers a better location in the Central Business District and has similar amenities to what's found in the Novotel, including a pool and a fitness center.
Located across from Albert Park, best known as the venue of the Australian Grand Prix, the Mercure Melbourne Albert Park is a modern business hotel with 209 air-conditioned smoking and non-smoking rooms, many of which look out on Albert Park Lake. Rooms are modern and a bit generic in true mid-range chain hotel fashion, and past guests have complained of occasional housekeeping and maintenance issues, particularly in the bathrooms. On-site facilities include a restaurant, cafe, and bar and there's also a pool, sauna, and fitness center. However, the biggest attraction for many guests (besides the location) are the hotel's numerous meeting rooms, which include a ballroom that can seat up to 1,400 people. Wi-Fi, breakfast, and parking all cost extra, but the rates are reasonable for both rooms and extras. Compare rates with those at the St Kilda Road Parkview Hotel, which offers free Wi-Fi.
Located across from Albert Park, best known as the venue of the Australian Grand Prix, the Mercure Melbourne Albert Park is a modern business hotel with 209 air-conditioned smoking and non-smoking rooms, many of which look out on Albert Park Lake. Rooms are modern and a bit generic in true mid-range chain hotel fashion, and past guests have complained of occasional housekeeping and maintenance issues, particularly in the bathrooms. On-site facilities include a restaurant, cafe, and bar and there's also a pool, sauna, and fitness center. However, the biggest attraction for many guests (besides the location) are the hotel's numerous meeting rooms, which include a ballroom that can seat up to 1,400 people. Wi-Fi, breakfast, and parking all cost extra, but the rates are reasonable for both rooms and extras. Compare rates with those at the St Kilda Road Parkview Hotel, which offers free Wi-Fi.
This mid-range Clarion hotel occupies a convenient Central Business District location that's full of dining options and shops, and is well serviced by public transportation. Contemporary interiors are decidedly chainlike and lack character, but they're pleasant enough, while the 120 spacious suites have full kitchens or kitchenettes as well as living and dining areas -- but bathrooms could use an update. There's an indoor pool, as well as a casual restaurant/bar that serves three meals a day. Guests also have free access to a nearby gym. The one big bummer is the lack of free Wi-Fi -- internet incurs a charge even in the lobby. For more stylish decor and free Wi-Fi, check out the Rydges Melbourne Hotel
This mid-range Clarion hotel occupies a convenient Central Business District location that's full of dining options and shops, and is well serviced by public transportation. Contemporary interiors are decidedly chainlike and lack character, but they're pleasant enough, while the 120 spacious suites have full kitchens or kitchenettes as well as living and dining areas -- but bathrooms could use an update. There's an indoor pool, as well as a casual restaurant/bar that serves three meals a day. Guests also have free access to a nearby gym. The one big bummer is the lack of free Wi-Fi -- internet incurs a charge even in the lobby. For more stylish decor and free Wi-Fi, check out the Rydges Melbourne Hotel
The Tune Hotel Melbourne is a budget chain hotel on the fringe of Melbourne’s CBD, a 12-minute walk from Melbourne Central Railway Station and Melbourne Central shopping complex. This limited service property offers guests a place to rest their head and grab a shower but beyond that everything, even towels, comes at a cost. There are 225 contemporary rooms in total, done up in a red, white, and black color palette. Hotel parking is available for a nightly fee and the hotel cafe is open for guests from early morning till mid-afternoon. It's worth noting that pre-booking add-on services will bring down the cost, so plan ahead if you want Wi-Fi and toiletries.
The Tune Hotel Melbourne is a budget chain hotel on the fringe of Melbourne’s CBD, a 12-minute walk from Melbourne Central Railway Station and Melbourne Central shopping complex. This limited service property offers guests a place to rest their head and grab a shower but beyond that everything, even towels, comes at a cost. There are 225 contemporary rooms in total, done up in a red, white, and black color palette. Hotel parking is available for a nightly fee and the hotel cafe is open for guests from early morning till mid-afternoon. It's worth noting that pre-booking add-on services will bring down the cost, so plan ahead if you want Wi-Fi and toiletries.
Catering to flashpackers (backpackers with bigger budgets) and millennials looking for simple lodging, the Space Hotel fills the void between a modern hostel and a mid-range property with its contemporary communal spaces and shared dorms. There are private rooms too, some with en-suite bathrooms, though most guests share communal facilities on each floor. The rooftop terrace has the bonus of an outdoor hot tub, while a movie room and restaurant-style guest kitchen add value for any budget traveler. But the fee for Wi-Fi will surprise the target demographic.
Catering to flashpackers (backpackers with bigger budgets) and millennials looking for simple lodging, the Space Hotel fills the void between a modern hostel and a mid-range property with its contemporary communal spaces and shared dorms. There are private rooms too, some with en-suite bathrooms, though most guests share communal facilities on each floor. The rooftop terrace has the bonus of an outdoor hot tub, while a movie room and restaurant-style guest kitchen add value for any budget traveler. But the fee for Wi-Fi will surprise the target demographic.
This 42-room upper-middle-range hotel may be small but it’s big on spunk and personality. There aren’t many features to speak of, and instead the hotel focuses on freebies (minibar drinks, welcome snacks, breakfast, Wi-Fi) and rooms that have high style and good technology. But some bathrooms are small (and they all have tiny sinks), and guests have complained about the noise from the garbage trucks. For an eclectic boutique that has more features and is more centrally located, consider the Adelphi Hotel, though you may pay a bit more; if you want to explore outside the CBD (in Melbourne’s hipper neighborhoods), the Art Series hotels bring the funk _and _more features for a price similar to Ovolo Laneways.
This 42-room upper-middle-range hotel may be small but it’s big on spunk and personality. There aren’t many features to speak of, and instead the hotel focuses on freebies (minibar drinks, welcome snacks, breakfast, Wi-Fi) and rooms that have high style and good technology. But some bathrooms are small (and they all have tiny sinks), and guests have complained about the noise from the garbage trucks. For an eclectic boutique that has more features and is more centrally located, consider the Adelphi Hotel, though you may pay a bit more; if you want to explore outside the CBD (in Melbourne’s hipper neighborhoods), the Art Series hotels bring the funk _and _more features for a price similar to Ovolo Laneways.
This upscale hotel overlooking the Swan River in suburban Burswood is part of the buzzing Crown Perth complex, which includes a trio of lodging options plus a casino, theater, and convention center, as well as an ample supply of restaurants and bars. The Crown Metropol has ample on-site facilities as well, consisting of attractive outdoor and indoor pool areas, a well-equipped fitness center, kids' club, and dining options such as an all-day buffet restaurant and French bistro. The 405 rooms are both spacious and sleek, boasting flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, free Wi-Fi, and separate tubs and showers. However, some past guests have complained of noise issues, and the location is a 10-minute drive from downtown. For a luxury property near the city center, consider COMO The Treasury, though rates are higher.
This upscale hotel overlooking the Swan River in suburban Burswood is part of the buzzing Crown Perth complex, which includes a trio of lodging options plus a casino, theater, and convention center, as well as an ample supply of restaurants and bars. The Crown Metropol has ample on-site facilities as well, consisting of attractive outdoor and indoor pool areas, a well-equipped fitness center, kids' club, and dining options such as an all-day buffet restaurant and French bistro. The 405 rooms are both spacious and sleek, boasting flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, free Wi-Fi, and separate tubs and showers. However, some past guests have complained of noise issues, and the location is a 10-minute drive from downtown. For a luxury property near the city center, consider COMO The Treasury, though rates are higher.
Mary River Wilderness Retreat & Caravan Park is a mid-range hotel and campground located on the outskirts of the Mary River National Park. The sprawling 900-acre property features diverse bushland scenery and wildlife. A range of bungalows, campsites, and safari tents (without bathrooms) are dotted along the acreage and are reasonably priced. Each is equipped with standard modern amenities, and for the most part are clean, though they don't have Wi-Fi. Facilities include two swimming pools, an all-day restaurant, and a tour desk. The area offers numerous nature excursions like crocodile river tours, fishing trips, and billabong treks. For a more high-end alternative, Wildman Wilderness Lodge features a spectacular location, luxe outback bungalows, a chic swimming pool, and a fine-dining restaurant.
Mary River Wilderness Retreat & Caravan Park is a mid-range hotel and campground located on the outskirts of the Mary River National Park. The sprawling 900-acre property features diverse bushland scenery and wildlife. A range of bungalows, campsites, and safari tents (without bathrooms) are dotted along the acreage and are reasonably priced. Each is equipped with standard modern amenities, and for the most part are clean, though they don't have Wi-Fi. Facilities include two swimming pools, an all-day restaurant, and a tour desk. The area offers numerous nature excursions like crocodile river tours, fishing trips, and billabong treks. For a more high-end alternative, Wildman Wilderness Lodge features a spectacular location, luxe outback bungalows, a chic swimming pool, and a fine-dining restaurant.
Near Canberra's Parliamentary Triangle, the four-pearl East Hotel is a hip boutique property with a buzz. Upscale interiors include a cute bookstore cafe and an Italian eatery honoring the owners' heritage. A super-sleek design extends to the 140 large rooms, which have excellent kitchens, free Wi-Fi, and PlayStations. Leisure and family travelers join a corporate crowd here, for whom glass-bubble meeting rooms are useful. A modern gym is 24-hour, and while there's no pool on-site, guests can use Manuka Pool a seven-minute walk away for free. Set within zoo grounds, the Jamala Wildlife Lodge Hotel offers a similarly priced nature alternative, but it's less central.
Near Canberra's Parliamentary Triangle, the four-pearl East Hotel is a hip boutique property with a buzz. Upscale interiors include a cute bookstore cafe and an Italian eatery honoring the owners' heritage. A super-sleek design extends to the 140 large rooms, which have excellent kitchens, free Wi-Fi, and PlayStations. Leisure and family travelers join a corporate crowd here, for whom glass-bubble meeting rooms are useful. A modern gym is 24-hour, and while there's no pool on-site, guests can use Manuka Pool a seven-minute walk away for free. Set within zoo grounds, the Jamala Wildlife Lodge Hotel offers a similarly priced nature alternative, but it's less central.