Mercure Melbourne Southbank

Hotels
Mercure
8.4 (4922 reviews)
Corner Southgate Avenue & Riverside Quay , Melbourne , au

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.85
Several reviews mention cleanliness positively, though some also note issues like mouldy showers and concerns about the overall state.
Service
8.85
Many reviews highlight friendly and helpful staff, with some mentioning good communication.
Location
9.35
The location is frequently praised as great, very convenient for accessing city amenities.
Room Quality
7.85
Rooms are spacious and generally clean, but some mention outdated features and specific issues like being allocated a wheelchair-friendly room unexpectedly.
Amenities
7.85
Limited mention of amenities, with some requests for additional features like a sauna and pool.
Value for Money
8.35
Noted to be great value for the location, although some mentions of issues could affect perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.75
Highlights include a well-enjoyed breakfast; however, room service was criticized for its unconventional delivery method.
Overall Experience
8.35
Overall experience is generally positive but includes significant negative feedback related to certain rooms and facilities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 18:59

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience the newly refurbished Mercure Melbourne Southbank, offering 275 rooms with modern amenities including a kitchenette, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning.

Convenient Location
Situated just steps away from Southbank Promenade and Bourke Street Mall, our hotel is the perfect base for exploring Melbourne's top attractions like Crown Casino and Flinders Street Station.

Exceptional Services
Enjoy our guest laundry, 24-hour front desk, and spacious meeting spaces. Indulge in buffet breakfast at our restaurant or opt for in-room dining. Don't worry about parking with fixed-price options available at Wilson Eureka Carpark.

Book now to elevate your Melbourne experience at Mercure Melbourne Southbank!

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for AUD 50 per person per stay 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.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 30 per day.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Property Accessibility

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

8.4
Based on 4922 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.85
Service: 8.85
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 7.85
Value for Money: 8.35
Food and Beverage: 8.75
Overall Experience: 8.35
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Mark couple au
9
Cons:

Hated electronic check in when the reception staff were standing there with nothing to do.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Jane_n solo_traveller au
9
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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stacy couple au
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
B
Berry solo_traveller au
8
Overall very good, would rebook
Pros:

Location
24 hour service
Spacious room

Cons:

Bathroom tiles didn’t look clean

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
J
Jordyn couple au
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
D
diane solo_traveller au
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
A
ALLAN couple au
10
Great
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Near to the City

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
R
Russell couple au
8
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
D
Deborah couple au
7
Satisfactory
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Not as classy or spacious at the Waterloo Meriton. Bit dated

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Emily couple au
8
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
D
Darren couple au
9
Pros:

Great location, close to the river, restaurants.

Cons:

Bathroom a bit dated.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
J
Jess solo_traveller au
6
Good but struggled to get any sleep
Pros:

Location, breakfast

Cons:

Could not get my room cool enough to sleep

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Andrea couple au
8
A 3.5 star hotel with 5 star location and views
Pros:

Room was lovely with wonderful city views!
Buffet breakfast was also lovely.

Cons:

Bathroom needs an update, but served it's purpose

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
S
sue couple au
10
Pros:

Great location within easy reach of restaurants and bars. Friendly staff. Comfy bed.

Cons:

All good

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
L
Leanne couple au
8
The room suited my purpose
Pros:

Convenience friendly staff soft beds

Cons:

Foul odour coming from the sink

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Angela family_with_children au
9
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Natasha solo_traveller au
5
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Louise solo_traveller au
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
F
Frances couple au
9
Will certainly stay again
Pros:

Fantastic Location

Cons:

Nothing really. Only one thing, shower door did not close properly and there was water on the floor

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Fotiniotis solo_traveller au
7
Central to everything!
Pros:

Fabulous location!

Cons:

Bathroom needed a good scrub

2026-07-18 via Nuitee