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Albany Motel Melbourne

3.5 of 5
1 Millswyn St | South Yarra, Yarra, Victoria 3141, Australia
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Albany Motel Melbourne
Ranked #4 of 5 hotels in Yarra
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    2.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3 of 5 stars
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Noumea, New Caledonia
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Nice looking hôtel, located close to the Royal Botanic garden of Melbourne. Staff friendly, good beds confortable. Rooms wide enough, bathroom Ok. Not great standing but really good at affordable cost. Tramways and bus stop just a short stroll from there. Very convenient. Breakfast not included too expensive for quality. Better walk until LOUIE café, at the corner left of... More

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Singapore, Singapore
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Booked a 1 night stay here. This doesn't feel like a typical motel, it's more like a small hotel. The ladies at the reception were warm and welcoming. I was given a room on the 2nd floor which was easily accessible by a small elevator (with a strong smell of fresh paint, but that's just a trivial issue). The room... More

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Canberra, Australia
Top Contributor
60 reviews 60 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Excellent value for money when booked through a hotel discounts website. My room was rather old-quaint but it had everything I needed and more. The bed was very comfortable. The old shower over a deep bath could be a difficulty for some and some care is needed to get in and out, but the water pressure and temperature was good.... More

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AlbanySY_Manager, Front Office Manager at Albany Motel Melbourne, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Dear Rivor, I appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback from your recent stay at the Albany. I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and you found the Albany to be very convenient and pleasant for you! Great to hear that you found we were great value and that the faciltities... More

Canberra, Australia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

We had a wonderful little mini break at the Albany. My husband and i have stayed there 3 times now. The first night our room was very average, needing a super good clean and some love, the lovely staff however upgraded us to a premium room for just a little extra per night. The room looked amazing, art deco style... More

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AlbanySY_Manager, Front Office Manager at Albany Motel Melbourne, responded to this review
3 May 2013

Dear DLove13, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback from your recent stay at the Albany. It is fantastic to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and you were pleased with our Mansion Suites in which you were upgraded to! Our Mansion side of the building is very unique and beautiful and definately... More

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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37 reviews 37 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We booked this hotel because it looked nice and was at the time well priced. But when I checked in it was already not at the best start. The woman at front desk informed me they were having problems with the aircon, and it was not working in any of the rooms. She gave me the choice of staying at... More

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AlbanySY_Manager, Front Office Manager at Albany Motel Melbourne, responded to this review
3 May 2013

Dear Marcela_futura, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback from your stay at the Albany. I am disappointed to hear that you did not enjoy your stay with us at the Albany upon your visit to Melbourne. It is unfortunate that you were staying with us during our hotest period of summer and when our... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013 via mobile

I'm irate after my terrible stay here. If you like party's, noise, fire alarms at all hours, staff who do nothing to shut things down, cable TV that doesn't work, a buffet without hot food and ground floor apartments with no nets in the window. This is the place for you. You might be lucky to get a Carpark on... More

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Hobart, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

I stumbled upon this South Yarra find via Wotif...it's a lovely French inspired budget hotel in the midst of leafy South Yarra, Melbourne. Public Transport to CBD is usually very easy but right now the heavy duty upgrade of the Domain Tram interchange is slowing things down during the working week. The hotel has recently changed management ...so there have... More

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AlbanySY_Manager, Front Office Manager at Albany Motel Melbourne, responded to this review
26 April 2013

Dear SandraA255097, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback from your recent stay at the Albany. I am delighted to hear that the Albany is your favourite motel to stay at when you visit Melbourne and the location is convenient and easy for you! I understand it may be a little fustrating that a few... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013 via mobile

It looked great on the Internet. Not so much in person... The fridge was strangely enough in the cupboard. Couldn't even find my room at first, the receptionist said that it was room number 87 but in fact it was 78, very disorganised. Internet is not free as said on internet. It's a long walk to restutaunts. I don't recommend... More

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AlbanySY_Manager, Front Office Manager at Albany Motel Melbourne, responded to this review
17 April 2013

Dear Madaline_1405, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback from your recent stay at the Albany. I am disappointed to hear that your stay at the Albany did not meet your expectations and you found it to be decieving. One of the great things about the Albany is we have 7 other unique room types,... More

Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013 via mobile

The location of the Albany motel is really good coz it's so near the city centre. I was sorry to read the bad reviews from some of the people here coz I booked the Albany for 2 weeks (in fact I'm typing this while I'm still here). The counter staff were very helpful. They were always helping to call for... More

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AlbanySY_Manager, Front Office Manager at Albany Motel Melbourne, responded to this review
17 April 2013

Dear Fhilps, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback from your recent stay at the Albany. I am absolutely thrilled to see that you enjoyed your stay with us during your two week visit and that the Albany exceeded your expectations in every way imaginable. It makes me proud to hear that the team were... More

Canberra, Australia
Top Contributor
77 reviews 77 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Hotel is quite run-down (though recent change of management may remedy this with time) and noise can be an issue. The bed was super comfy, although the doona was rather warmer than necessary. However, we were happy to stay at this hotel for its price and location - close to the Botanic Gardens, several very good cafes, nearly all the... More

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AlbanySY_Manager, Front Office Manager at Albany Motel Melbourne, responded to this review
16 April 2013

Dear Jp947, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback from your recent stay at the Albany. Indeed, as New Management have taken over we are definately looking at the areas which need most improvement and a mini face lift. We take our feedback very seriously and always consider it when making changes or improvements. Great... More

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Additional Information about Albany Motel Melbourne

Also Known As:
Albany Hotel, Melbourne Hotel
Albany Hotel, Melbourne Hotel City Of Yarra
Albany Hotel Melbourne
Albany Melbourne
Address: 1 Millswyn St | South Yarra, Yarra, Victoria 3141, Australia
Region: Australia > Victoria > Greater Melbourne > Yarra
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 5 hotels in Yarra
Price range (per night): S$86 - 189
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Set on South Yarra’s most picturesque streets, nestled between beautiful Fawkner Park and the Royal Botanic Gardens is a historically eccentric boutique hotel waiting to excite you. Perfectly placed on the doorstep to famous Chapel Street, the CBD and the MCG you’ll be torn between wanting to explore the quirks and grooviness of The Albany and getting around to all the hotspots Toorak is renowned for. Shabby chic meets rock star glam and a bit of French boarding house with refreshingly good service is just a hint of what to expect before stepping foot through the Manhattanesque front entrance. Uber comfortable beds, black and white mural posters plus bursts of red and lime will turn an average sleepover in Toorak to a fun and fashionable stay whether you’re turning in after a night out on the town with friends or here for business. Of course, you can expect all the necessities a boutique hotel has to offer as well as all the extras including delicious breakfast, on-site parking, fantastic value for money, and yes… you can bring your furry friend with you too! ... more   less 
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