About Crowne Plaza Melbourne, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Melbourne, an IHG Hotel is a 4 and a half star hotel offering elegant accommodation on the fringes of Melbourne’s central business district (CBD).
All rooms are equipped with cable TV service, air conditioning, climate control, desk, in-room safe, minibar, ironing facilities, hairdryer, bathrobes, shower/tub combination. Wi-Fi is available at a surcharge.
Hotel amenities include 24-hour front desk, tours/ticket assistance, 24-hour business centre, meeting rooms, conference center, fitness facilities, outdoor pool, laundry facilities. Valet parking is available at a surcharge.
On-site, the hotel restaurant is open daily for buffet breakfast, light meals and an Asian buffet dinner. The Hotel Bar is open daily for drinks and light meals.
Crowne Plaza Melbourne, an IHG Hotel is 5-minutes’ walk from Southern Cross train station. The Southbank and Docklands areas are within easy walking distance. Public transport is easily accessible and the free City Circle tram stop is 3-minutes’ walk away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Excellent location for exploring Melbourne
Public transport is easily accessible, and a range of restaurants and shopping facilities can be reached on foot. Walking along the Yarra River's Southbank Promenade, the Royal Botanic Gardens and Arts Centre Melbourne are 22-minutes' away. The central shopping area can also be reached within 20-minutes' walk, including Federation Square and St Paul's Cathedral. The Exhibition Centre and Casino are a few minutes' walk away.
positive:
Great overall experience
The on-site restaurants had positive reviews, with guests commenting on the freshness and great taste of the food. The buffet breakfast in particular was singled out for praise and recommended for the extensive choices available. The rooms were described as well appointed, clean and comfortable. Some rooms also offer what has been described as amazing and beautiful panoramic views of the city, Southbank and the Yarra River.
positive:
Hospitable customer service
Staff have been described as warm and friendly, attentive, prompt and helpful. Guests also appreciated the bowl of fruits made available on each floor and the complimentary iced water offered in the lobby.