Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noise disturbances
Small amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.53
Multiple complaints about cleanliness and odors.
Service
9.5
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Location
10
Many reviews praised the fantastic location.
Room Quality
7.54
Some guests found the rooms too small and noisy.
Amenities
6.99
The pool and gym were not as expected and were reported as small.
Value for Money
8.02
Some guests felt it did not meet 4.5-star expectations.
Food and Beverage
8.48
Breakfast and dinner service were noted as good.
Overall Experience
8.53
General experience was good despite some negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 21:11

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Novotel Melbourne on Collins offers beautifully appointed guest rooms and executive rooms with contemporary furniture, redesigned color schemes, and new bathroom fixtures. Each room overlooks the hotel's spectacular glass atrium or Collins Street, providing a picturesque view for guests.

Convenient Location
Situated in Melbourne CBD, the hotel is just a short distance from iconic attractions such as Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne Cricket Ground, and Rod Laver Arena. The proximity to the Melbourne theatre district and the National Gallery of Victoria makes it an ideal choice for leisure travelers looking to explore the city.

Impressive Amenities
With 9 refurbished conference and event spaces, a fully equipped business centre, restaurant, bar, and fitness centre, Novotel Melbourne on Collins ensures that guests have everything they need for a comfortable stay. The Lane Cafe & Bar offers a variety of dining options, from breakfast to dinner, along with espresso coffee and signature cocktails.

Experience luxury and convenience at Novotel Melbourne on Collins. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.
Car parking must be reserved prior to arrival over special events, please contact the hotel to secure a car park. Please note surcharges will apply. You must show a valid credit card upon check in. This credit card must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation. You must show a valid photo ID upon check in.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MEL

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 64 per day.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for AUD 0 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for AUD 0 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for AUD 0 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 16 years old and over stay for AUD 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 3617 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.53
Service: 9.5
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.54
Amenities: 6.99
Value for Money: 8.02
Food and Beverage: 8.48
Overall Experience: 8.53
family_with_children sg
7
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Sasa couple us
6
Pros:

Location was great.
Room was clean.
Room service was quick.
Chocolate eggs in a bowl at reception for Easter

Cons:

You needed to use 2 elevators to get to your room.
One of the elevators was not working which caused large groups of guests waiting to use the elevators.
Room service ran out of salad.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Ashley couple au
10
Lets just say that ill definitely be returning and staying there again.
Pros:

This was the first time staying staying at Novotel in Melbourne. I liked everything about the place. The staff were great. The facilities were great, the room was excellent and the food was excellent.

Cons:

There was nothing i didnt like

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Rosie family_with_children au
8
Convenient location, great space.
Pros:

The kids loved the location.
Enjoyed the pool facilities and breakfast.
Convenient location, center of Melbourne's shopping precinct, easy access via Town Hall station.

Cons:

I was expecting the pull-out bed to be made or have sheets available, as that was one of the reasons I was told waiting for our room.

1/3 elevators worked. Made for a bit of a traffic jam in the morning.

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Martin solo_traveller au
9
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Grantham couple au
9
We were lucky to have a free upgrade, location is very central and the restaurant is good.
Pros:

Great location and the staff were extremely helpful.

Cons:

The spa was too small and the pool too cold!

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Julie family_with_children au
7
Excellent location for a short stay to explore everything
Pros:

Location is amazing and easily walk to everything. Rooms were big and clean. We loved walking and getting the tram to where we needed to be.

Cons:

The pool was very cloudy and needed a clean. It may be the longer weekend caused more use but it would have been good the hotel cleaned it more than they did as it was not relaxing or enjoyable having such cloudy water and dark edges.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Peter couple au
9
Great location and value for money.
Pros:

Great location, room and staff (especially the room service staff )

Cons:

Only one lift working out of three 🙁

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Thompson couple au
9
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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shelton couple au
7
Still good but slipping backwards quickly.
Pros:

Location and ammenities

Cons:

Needing attention and feeling old, also bar closed at 9:15pm Saturday evening. The bar was one of the reasons we stay at this hotel and we couldn’t come back after dinner and enjoy a drink as it was closed early…it did say Friday and Saturday closes “Late”…😞

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Jordan family_with_children au
6
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Fiona family_with_children au
4
Disappointing
Pros:

Breakfast was the best part - variety, freshly cooked and delicious. Definitely the highlight.
The cot request was accommodated successfully, cot was a porta-cot style, clean.
Staff were friendly at reception.

Cons:

Only 1 out of 3 elevators was working, had to wait ages every time. A previous review mentioned it so this is not a new problem, incredibly frustrating to have to wait 10mins every time you leave or return, even more so with 2 little kids.

Pool was cold, heating needs to be turned up. Quickly became intolerable. Towels at the pool had run out.

Room needs a good scrub, marks on the carpet and doors.

Had to call reception to ask for more towels. As a room booked for 4 people we were provided with only 2 towels.

Valet parking was bizarre. It is at a separate address across the road, accessed by a tight laneway, very narrow inside the carpark with steep curved ramps between levels. Felt like a really poor location for a carpark!

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
A
Arlene family_with_children au
10
Worth it
Pros:

The staff are very polite and reliable. Customer service was really great.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
S
Samantha family_with_children au
9
Pros:

Lovely stay. Good location close you free tram

Cons:

The lift were very slow

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Dennis solo_traveller ph
4
I was there for bed and breakfast, Novotel did its part. Not the best experience though.
Pros:

Novotel is a generally a good chain, the not so good parts are noticeable if compared to other hotels/destinations in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and Japan.

Cons:

I was travelling for business and stayed in Novotel Melbourne on Collins.
The location is convenient as it is located close to malls and restaurants.
The downside is that the facility is a bit old and didn't meet my expectations considering the price level.

Points I've noted are the following:

1. Carpets - both in the room and common areas including hallways smells bad. it seems it's been a while since it received a proper washing.
2. Sustainability - it's a great effort however, the lack of in-room slippers is a letdown.
3. Power outlets - given that the price level is similar to Singapore, i was hoping that the power outlets will be universal and wouldn't require a power adapter.
4. T&B - the shower enclosure didn't have a door which posed a risk of spilling shower water allover the washroom floor. The lack of a bidet shower is also a let down.
5. Entertainment - TV is on the older side and didn't have a phone screensharing feature.
6. A/C - It's not possible to manually control the room temperature. It's either you freeze or get toasted - there's no flexibility.
7. Wifi - working remotely is a nuisance as the wifi automatically disconnects after about 15 minutes which will require you to reconnect to the same router, go into the log-in page and confirm that you are indeed connected.
8. Lift/Elevator - they are transparent and honest about the maintenance of another lift. However, the remaining operational lift shuts its door abruptly which may result to injuries. I had my fair share of being squeezed between its doors. once the doors open, you need to get inside within 5 seconds as the door will force its way to shut close.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
K
Karman family_with_children au
7
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller nz
9
Pros:

Convenient

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
4
447markr Business
10
Great Location and Comfortable City Stay
Pros:

Stayed at Novotel on Collins and found it to be a solid, reliable option right in the heart of Melbourne. The Collins Street location is a major highlight, with easy access to shopping, dining, theatres, and public transport all close by.
Rooms were comfortable and well maintained, providing everything needed for a pleasant stay. Service was professional and efficient, and the overall atmosphere felt relaxed and well run. While not overly luxurious, it delivers exactly what you’d expect from a Novotel — comfort, convenience, and consistency.
A good choice for both business and leisure travellers looking for a central Melbourne hotel.

2026-03-30 via Tripadvisor
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Chloe couple au
10
2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Bron family_with_children au
9
2026-03-29 via Nuitee