Staying solo in Melbourne for a few days - this hotel absolutely made my stay. From the newly decorated, beautiful, clean rooms to the amazing 24 hour room service (from the little Italian cafe downstairs), the view over the park and half of Melbourne, to the location on the tram line. There's even a little kitchen and a balcony on all floors, so you can get some fresh air and admire the view. One thing I was not prepared for was how much I would love immersing myself in the life and works of Blackman. Not usually having the interest or time for art, this is a fantastic way to educate us all and instill an appreciation! I was so inspired I spent my entire day in Art Galleries (within an easy walk or 5 minute tram ride is the Art precinct). I have stayed in 4 other hotels in the past 3 months in Melbourne, all of which I would never go back to. The rates are so good, your stay is a gift from it's owners. My advice is JUST STAY AT THE BLACKMAN !

Wow. What an awesome place. I stayed here with my partner for valentines day weekend and asked for a view of the city in our plush studio apartment. not only did i get welcomed with the city view, but i also got a view of the whole of albert lake, i could see port melbourne, all the way past the westgate and pretty much the whole of the city. we were on the 17th floor so im sure you can imagine how amazing this view was.I felt so at home here and the room was so worth the money I paid. the decor and the little bits and pieces really added to a perfect stay. The bed was SO COMFORTABLE. The staff were really accomodating and polite, especially when I was feeling under the weather the next day, I asked for a 20 min late check out and they offered me a 12pm late checkout free of charge, no questions asked and asked me how I was feeling when I checked out- so lovely. We didn't get to go to the cafe in the lobby, but it looked like business was no issue there either- it was alive and looked really cool aswell. the reviews on this hotel are all about how good it is. And this is another one to add to their long list of happy guests. Will definatly stay again!

Our room at the Blackman was the best thing about our stay there. The kitchenette and dining table was very useful, the balcony a treat for an afternoon cocktail, and the bed was deliciously comfortable. The location of the hotel is also convenient for the CBD, with the tram line just a block away. The French café/bakery on the ground floor was perfect for a late lunch or simple breakfast.

But we experienced a few problems that were surprising given the level of care and effort that went into the design of the hotel. Combined, these issues make me wonder if I’d recommend the property to others visiting Melbourne when there are so many other comparable options at the same or a lower price point.

First, the glass door of the shower had no water shedding device at the bottom that would deflect water back onto the shower floor. As a result, water poured all over the floor under the sink, soaking the bathmat and errant sock-clad feet. A simple slip of plastic, commonly used on showers like those at the Blackman, would keep the floor in the rest of the bathroom dry.

Second, we stayed at the hotel for 5 nights, which is a reasonably long stay. We are not high-maintenance people, but not once were we acknowledged as longer-stay guests or ever asked how our stay was going or if we needed any help. Overall, the reception staff were distant and not very welcoming...

Lastly, despite the cost of our stay, reception was loath to give us any free internet time, not even an hour. We have stayed in lovely hotels in middle of nowhere coping with the limited internet of 3rd-world, but which nevertheless offered free wireless connection at least in the lobby. To us, the Blackman's policy was ridiculous. Reception told me 'no hotel in Melbourne offers guests free internet'. With all of the thought put into the design of the hotel and its style, I find it hard to believe that the Blackman would do or not do something simply because all the other hotels were doing the same. Part of the reason we wanted to stay there was because it claimed to offer something different. But by it’s own staff's admission, that sadly wasn’t the case.

Have stayed at The Blackman a few times now and couldn't ask for a better place to stay in Melbourne.
This place never disappoints. Always clean, Excellent service, beautiful rooms.