Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.3 (5171 reviews)
35-47 City Road , Melbourne , au

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Breakfast variety
Service availability issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.44
Very clean, quiet and comfortable room.
Service
8.41
Friendly staff and good service.
Location
8.95
Great location, convenient to key attractions.
Room Quality
7.9
Compact room, generally comfortable.
Amenities
8.43
Good amenities like free breakfast and car charging.
Value for Money
8.39
Good value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
7.44
Breakfast had some issues, limited variety.
Overall Experience
8.41
Overall a great stay with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 05:52

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in the vibrant Southbank district, Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank offers easy access to popular attractions like Rod Laver Arena and the National Gallery of Victoria.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy a comfortable stay in our well-equipped guest rooms featuring air conditioning, satellite TV, and a private bathroom. Stay active at our fitness centre or unwind at the on-site bar.

Complimentary Breakfast
Start your day right with a free Express Start breakfast before exploring nearby landmarks such as Crown Casino and St Paul's Cathedral.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank for a memorable experience in the heart of Melbourne!

Important information:

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card and a 3% charge when you pay with a Diners Club credit card.

Please note bedding configurations preferences are subject to availability.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 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 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 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.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 35 per day.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 5171 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.44
Service: 8.41
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 8.43
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 7.44
Overall Experience: 8.41
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Karen couple au
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Sarah-Louise solo_traveller au
8
Would come back
Pros:

Great location, room was tidy and facilities were great. Morning breakfast was yum

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Carl A. L solo_traveller nz
8
Great place!
Pros:

Staff was nice, location is strategic given my activities, clean and comfortable.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Comfortable, clean and good breakfast included

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Lara couple au
3
We spent as much time as possible out and about as we didn’t feel comfortable in our small dusty room!
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Breakfast was the worse I’ve ever experienced with powered scrambled eggs and cold coffee and no bacon offered. Lifts were never available and we waited over 10mins to get a lift from floor 9 to 7 to check out and even then had to be sardined into a lift! Rooms were dirty. Had a hair ball fall out of my clean towel before I got to use it!

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
J
Jane solo_traveller au
8
Cons:

All the cigarettes by the entrance…

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
A
Alejandra couple au
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
M
Marcus couple au
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
A
Ashish couple au
10
Pros:

Property was neat and clean
Customer service was good

Cons:

NA

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
S
Simon couple au
8
Everything we needed
Pros:

Staff and breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
M
Milani Ann couple au
9
Pros:

Location was superb! Short walk to restaurants, shops and tram. Good rooms, comfy beds and staff were very nice.

Cons:

Breakfast could have been better. But it’s free so it was a nice plus and option to have if you have a long day ahead.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
S
SonyaLD solo_traveller au
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
K
Keily couple au
9
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Tha couple au
8
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
J
Jacqueline couple au
8
Cons:

Lifts were incredibly slow and some weren’t working. Took over 30 minutes to leave the hotel one morning

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
A
Alderton solo_traveller au
10
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
J
Jenni couple au
8
Pros:

Location, room size, good breakfast, quiet for a city location

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
V
Vicki couple au
9
A great stay, location excellent with wonderful facilities.
Pros:

Location and facilities were great

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
L
Lynleigh extended_group au
8
fine
Pros:

location was great for the start line of Run Melbourne as well as dinner locations

Cons:

Check-in staff didn't mention the hold cost (which I expected but wasn't explained), or that I needed to get my room cards re-set up after 10am for late check out (despite confirming late check out 3 times, no one mentioned this, so upon return from Run Melbourne couldn't get into our room). The "glass box" style bathrooms aren't great for friends sharing a room, very little privacy.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Nicky solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Location was great & convenient for our stay. We were in town for State of Origin, 15 minute walk to stadium.
We were pleasantly surprised by breakfast options. We weren't expecting much, but quite alot to choose from & all very tasty. Cosy place to eat & really happy we ate there. Our room overlooked the city, with Eureka Skydeck to the left.
Parking was easy to find with directions from staff, we initially parked around the corner prior to checking in - but looks like you could park at entrance whilst you check in.
We would gladly stay here again

Cons:

None

2026-07-20 via Nuitee