Best Western Melbourne City

Hotels
Best Western
8.2 (5414 reviews)
16 Spencer Street , Melbourne , au

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean bedding
Good on-site café
Cons:
Rooms too small
Bathroom cramped
Cigarette smell in common areas

Categories

Cleanliness
7.59
While bedding was noted as clean and crisp, the presence of cigarette smells diminished overall cleanliness.
Service
9.06
Staff were described as friendly, helpful, and efficient across multiple reviews.
Location
9.1
Location consistently praised for convenience and proximity to public transport.
Room Quality
7.05
Room sizes were frequently criticized as too small and impractical.
Amenities
8.08
Basic amenities provided, but some guests noted the lack of cutlery and microwaves.
Value for Money
7.54
Mixed sentiments regarding value due to room size and amenities for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.59
On-site cafe received positive mentions for quality and convenience.
Overall Experience
8.56
Overall experience was satisfactory with positive mentions of staff and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-18 11:54

Property Description

Rooftop Sundeck for Stunning Views

Convenient Location in Melbourne CBD

Modern Rooms with Essential Amenities

Experience the best of Melbourne at Best Western Melbourne City. Enjoy breathtaking views from our rooftop sundeck, explore the city with ease from our conveniently located hotel, and relax in our modern rooms equipped with everything you need. Don't miss out on a memorable stay - book now at Best Western Melbourne City.

Important information:

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.

We consider more than 5 bookings as a group booking and the first night accommodations cost is payable at the time of booking.

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.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.
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.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 25 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 5414 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.59
Service: 9.06
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 7.05
Amenities: 8.08
Value for Money: 7.54
Food and Beverage: 8.59
Overall Experience: 8.56
J
Janet solo_traveller au
9
Otherwise very enjoyable.
Cons:

The outlook, straight into the window opposite,meant the curtains had to be closed all day for privacy .

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Shaw solo_traveller nz
6
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Aster solo_traveller au
7
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Colleen solo_traveller au
8
Cons:

Air condition unit outside window roaring all night.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
M
michael solo_traveller au
8
A little slice of salvation on Spencer.
Pros:

Staff were wonderful especially the female front desk manager who checked me in and I sadly forget her name. She was a delight. Arigato gozaimasu!
The ability to extend my stay at a reasonable price.
The night manager always being there to recognise me on my return and have the door open without me having to do so myself.
It's proximity to Southern Cross station made it handy as that's where I was departing from when I left the city.

Cons:

My room faced Spencer street and the trains coming and going can be a little noisy and vibrational.
The room or hotel itself feels haunted.. strange noises like someone trying to enter the room but no one there when i would open the door to check, and the curtain seeming to open a little after having made sure it was fully closed... but again that could just be the vibration from the trains.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
D
Daniel solo_traveller au
7
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
V
Violet extended_group au
8
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
B
Brian solo_traveller au
10
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
J
Jus solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Simple, small hotel room. Had the basics and the bed was clean. Great location.

Cons:

Bed was a little firm. Shower door is way too small, even for an average size person.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
D
Darcy solo_traveller au
8
Great Little Stay for an Event Filled Weekend Away
Pros:

It's location is nice and convenient for events at the Convention Center, and the Lovely staff were able to take my luggage early before check in so I was unburdened while going to said Event.
I'm also a relatively tall person, and I could fit well under the shower so that's a big up from the stay.

Cons:

I didn't find anything objectionable, though the plug locations around the room were a bit far from where most people would use them or place devices, but not unusably so.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
H
Helen solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Convenient to Southern Cross Station

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
C
Cora solo_traveller au
8
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
C
Cora couple au
8
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
H
Hoay Boon extended_group my
8
Pros:

Great location, close to tram station

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
E
Evans solo_traveller au
8
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
A
Annette solo_traveller au
8
Perfect for what I needed
Pros:

Location, friendly staff, cleanliness

Cons:

Sometimes noisy with people walking through corridors

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
F
Folland solo_traveller au
8
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Dean solo_traveller au
8
Overall the stay was exellent
Pros:

The location and how quiet the hotel was. The bed was excellent and staff service excellent.

Cons:

The room was what it was but I found it a bit small.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Hoang Lan couple vn
7
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
A
Anne solo_traveller au
7
Pros:

Location & reception staff were friendly

Cons:

Tiny bathroom

2026-06-02 via Nuitee