Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer 4,5 sterren

I remember this hotel/apartment block being built when I lived in Geelong, the hotel is in one of the best spots for trains and trams. I stayed here in July and December this year and on both times I arrived around 8.30am and was given access to a room, most other hotels make you wait until 2 or 3 pm for a room. The hotel is very clean and the people who clean your room during your stay do an excellent job. All the staff at the check in counter are really friendly when you are leaving the hotel to explore Melbourne or you are returning from your day exploring. When I visit Melbourne and this hotel is within my price range I will be staying here.

*Great location (opposite southern cross train station) * Room was a good size with comfortable bed/pillows. * Right near tram stop to take you to shopping area. * Spa was hot and relaxing, sauna great, pool lovely but windows are permanently open so a bit nippy in the pool, even though it’s heated a bit. * Free wifi which was adequate for our needs. * We tried the free chocolate hour. It was okay - not as great as advertised on the TV in the room or website but if you are at the hotel at 3:30pm then a few free cakes/chocolate covered nuts/pretzels may suffice. If we were out shopping/visiting attractions, we wouldn’t go back to the motel specifically for it. * checkin staff member unfamiliar with Accor rewards point redemption program and I had to show her the points I wanted redeemed on the stay- a little thing overall though. * there was a bar and restaurant but we did not try it. We would return as we were happy with the location and cleanliness of the motel.

Horrible breakfast experience service was rubbish no food, no plates, cutery taken whist you get a coffee, told to let them know if you want eggs, but no one around due to service… Chocolate hour had nothing every time you went to get a taste they were already gone . Room was loud and heard the trams all night.. for the price this place is a joke..

The hotel is well located opposite Southern Cross Station,near the sky bus, tram services and a taxi rank. The room was spacious, clean, comfortable and quiet. The staff friendly and helpful. We came here after staying at the Movenpick Hobart and this hotel suffers by comparison. The bath towels were poor quality and in one case dirty. The breakfast in Miss Mi was “hit and miss”, with a mish mash of breakfast food,often cold. The hotel does, however, have a lovely bar area in which to have a drink.

Spent a couple of nights at this hotel and was a mixed bag indeed. Pros: Close to SkyBus terminal with food court, Coles, etc. right over the road. Room was reasonably large, clean with a walk-in shower and decent sized bathroom. There is no wardrobe in the room, but a few hangers are available next to the mini-fridge. Staff were welcoming and attentive during my stay. Cons: Room service menu is, at best, very limited in the options that are available. As I was coming off flights from the UK the only realistic snack option was the spring rolls. You couldn't even order what is usually a hotel staple - a bread roll with butter. I decided to include breakfast for $35 as an add-on. This is where breakfast over the road would have been cheaper and with more 'western' options. Scrambled eggs, sausages, baked beans and bacon were the only choices available against what you would expect from a 4.5* establishment. Also, beware of trying to find a table for one during the 'peak period' for breakfast. Obvious groups of contractors (?) took up all available two-seat tables and I'm not sure why staff allowed this. It meant either a wait to be seated or being asked to share a table with others. Not ideal when traveling alone. For the price paid, stay somewhere else.