Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Staff friendliness
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Noise disturbances
Dusty rooms
Issues with refund process

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
General sentiment about cleanliness appears mixed, with some positive mentions but issues with dust affecting guests.
Service
9
The staff were described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, elevating the overall experience.
Location
9
Repeatedly noted as a strong point, with reviews emphasizing great access and convenience.
Room Quality
8.4
Comments highlighted both comfort and some access issues due to construction; overall a decent experience.
Amenities
8.5
Amenities like the pool and kids' activities received positive mentions, though some guests noted limitations.
Value for Money
8.5
The overall opinion on value is favorable, with guests feeling they received worthwhile services for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Breakfast was positively reviewed; however, some guests pointed out limited food service options.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall experience is mixed with strong praises for service and location tempered by some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:13

Property Description

Stunning Riverfront Location
Crowne Plaza Melbourne offers a prime location on the banks of the Yarra River, providing breathtaking views of the City Skyline and the Bay.

Luxurious Rooms and Amenities
Guests can enjoy spacious rooms with modern amenities including free WiFi, Vittoria coffee machines, and 42-inch LCD TVs. The hotel also features three dining options, a fitness centre, and 24-hour room service.

Convenient and Accessible
Situated in the free Tram zone, exploring Melbourne is easy with a tram stop just 20 meters away. With Southern Cross Station and popular precincts within walking distance, Crowne Plaza Melbourne ensures a seamless stay.

Ready to experience luxury by the Yarra River? Book your stay at Crowne Plaza Melbourne now!

Important information:

For rates that include breakfast, please note that different policies and additional supplements may apply for extra guests. Payments relating to hotels in Australia incur a merchant service fee of 1.9% for all credit cards, in addition to the total amount payable. All Advance Purchase bookings that are pre-paid are excluded from the Credit Card Merchant Service Fee.
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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MEL

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 70 per day.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 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 free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 3 years old and over stay for AUD 70 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

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 5838 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Abbey solo_traveller au
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Ryan family_with_children au
9
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
A
Amanda couple au
10
Such a beautiful stay lovely view and lovely staff nice location
Pros:

Everything

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Ellis couple au
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Erica solo_traveller au
7
Convenient. Comfortable room.
Pros:

Close to the casino. Restaurant was good. Room was good.
Concierge was helpful

Cons:

Parking. No indoor pool.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Aimee family_with_children au
10
Comfort with a view and close to everything we needed.
Pros:

The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was lovely, the value was great, location and cleanliness. The beds were comfy, the shower was perfect, our river view room was spectacular!

Cons:

Nothing I can think of

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Justin couple au
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
B
Brittney couple au
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Gab couple au
9
great for short stay for business and holiday
Pros:

Staff were great, location was great, enjoyed out stay. Easy to walk to venues, tram stop close by

Cons:

nothing really, will be great once the roadworks have finsihed but they did not impact us really.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Caroline solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Great room, good location, friendly staff,

Cons:

Parking was a little confusing

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
H
H M Monirul Islam couple au
10
Excellent hotel with great amenities at a convenient and scenic location
Pros:

Great location, beautiful river view room, excellent choice of food for buffet breakfast, luggage storage and late checkout (for members).

Cons:

Restaurant operating hours could be improved in the evening.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Heath couple nz
8
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Jayde solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

I had a wonderful 3-night stay at Crowne Plaza Melbourne. The location was perfect, with easy access to Southbank, Crown Casino, public transport, and plenty of restaurants. The room was clean, comfortable, and had lovely river views. The staff were welcoming, friendly, and always happy to help. The breakfast was delicious with a great variety, and overall the hotel had a relaxing atmosphere. I would definitely stay here again.

Cons:

The only minor downside was that some attractions were a bit of a walk from the hotel, and the room temperature took a little while to adjust. Other than that, everything was excellent, and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. I would happily stay here again.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Wendy couple au
10
Favourite place to stay
Pros:

Bed and the position of hotel

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
M
Matthew couple au
10
Amazing getaway
Pros:

Location and the amazing views

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
D
Dean solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Beds were great

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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THOMAS couple au
9
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
B
Billy solo_traveller au
10
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Antonio D. solo_traveller it
10
Pros:

Posizione ottima. Camere pulite e personale gentilissimo.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Christine couple au
10
2026-07-19 via Nuitee