Clarion Suites Gateway

Hotels
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Clarion
8.8 (7451 reviews)
1 William Street , Melbourne , AU

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable
Friendly helpful staff
Great location
Delicious food
Cons:
Noisy from traffic and train tracks
Car park charges were higher than advertised
Some rooms outdated

Categories

Cleanliness
8.73
Clean and comfortable with great views of the river. Noted for being very clean.
Service
9.2
Staff were amazing and friendly, very attentive when needed.
Location
9.24
Great location, close to CBD and tram stops, with a beautiful view of the Yarra.
Room Quality
8.69
Spacious rooms with great views, but some rooms noted as outdated.
Amenities
8.22
Good amenities but noted some areas might benefit from refurbishment.
Value for Money
8.68
Good value for money especially with included breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.73
Delicious meals at both breakfast and dinner; good variety.
Overall Experience
8.9
Very pleasant stay with exceeding expectations overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 18:18

Property Description

Luxurious Self-Catering Suites and Studios
Experience the epitome of comfort and convenience at Clarion Suites Gateway. Our spacious self-catering studios and suites provide the perfect retreat in the heart of Melbourne CBD.

Prime Riverside Location
Nestled along the picturesque banks of the Yarra River, our hotel offers unparalleled views and easy access to the city's top attractions. Explore Melbourne's vibrant entertainment scene at Crown Entertainment Complex and Southbank, just a stone's throw away.

Modern Amenities and Free WiFi
Enjoy the seamless blend of modern amenities and warm hospitality during your stay. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi and indulge in the best of Melbourne right at your doorstep.

Ready to elevate your Melbourne experience? Book your stay at Clarion Suites Gateway now!

Important information:

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property. For reservations made by a third party, you will need to complete an authorization form and present a copy of the person's ID and credit card. Please note that there is a 1.3% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card. Please note that there is a 2.5% charge when you pay with an American Express or Diners Club credit card. When booking for groups, different policies and additional supplements may apply.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 7451 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.73
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 8.69
Amenities: 8.22
Value for Money: 8.68
Food and Beverage: 8.73
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Susan • solo_traveller • au
8
Good comfortable stay
Pros:

Location, close to trams. Large open lounge and kitchen area. Comfortable bed. Washer/dryer in kitchen. Kitchen facilities and crockery. Indoor heated pool looked nice, tho didn't use.

Cons:

Needed easy to use instructions for washer/dryer. Bedroom a little small when you have luggage on the floor. If you have tall vehicle over 1.85m, ask at Reception for different access for parking as you won't fit in normal parking entrance.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • au
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Georgina • couple • au
8
Great stay
Pros:

The staff at the Clarion were fantastic. We were able to check in early. The room was a little dated but very clean and comfortable. It had everything we needed and great water pressure. We arrived back late from a hospital appt and the kitchen was closing in 15 mins but they were so nice to make us up some takeaway food which was delicious. The staff at breakfast also went out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Darren • solo_traveller • au
7
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Kerry • couple • au
8
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Jaime • solo_traveller • au
1
Pros:

No

Cons:

no

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Medhani • solo_traveller • au
8
Location and facilities suited my needs well. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Pros:

Front desk staff were very friendly and accomodating

Cons:

Carpets looked old, shower was tiny

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Ken • couple • us
10
Very pleasant with easy access to many attractions to include the Melbourne Cricket Grounds.
Pros:

It is centrally located to many attractions in the City. The staff were extremely accommodating - especially Elvie. We had initially stayed 2 nights there before traveling to Cairns for 5 days. When we came back for our 2d stay Elvie greeted me by my name without having to look on a computer screen. She also helped us get a few changes to our room type on the 2d visit even though they were completely full. The customer service made the difference.

Cons:

Can’t think of anything.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Leanne • couple • au
10
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Thomas • couple • au
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family_with_children • au
8
We enjoyed our stay, but just feel the apartments are in need of a bit of a makeover.
Pros:

We like the central location with easy access to trains and trams. We walk most places and the Clarion Suites are well situated.

Cons:

We asked for the extra bed to be made up and it wasn't - you even sent us an email asking for sleeping configuration and failed to follow it up. The fold out lounge is VERY uncomfortable and needs updating and there were no sheets in the room. The televisions are also very outdated and could do with an upgrade.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Craig • couple • au
10
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GEORGINA • couple • au
10
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lyn • couple • au
8
Pros:

Location

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jayde • couple • au
10
Pros:

Lovely staff!! When the staff knew it was a birthday celebration they upgraded our room which was so kind! And left us a lovely message with Tim Tams waiting in the room. Was a lovely experience!

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Pavle • couple • au
8
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Mason • couple • us
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Risto • couple • fi
9
Mukava hotelli keskustassa .
Pros:

Kaikki kohdallaan.

Cons:

Ei valittamista.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • au
10
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Khaled • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee