Name: Causeway 353 Hotel
Address: 353 Little Collins Street, 3000 Melbourne, Australia, 353 Little Collins Street, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $100 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.3

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Causeway 353 Hotel

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353 Little Collins Street, 3000 Melbourne, Australia –

Flinders Street Station: only 6 minutes away! (1,500 feet by foot)

*8.5* Federation Square: only 6 minutes away! (1,600 feet by foot)

*8.6* St. Paul's Cathedral: only 6 minutes away! (1,450 feet by foot)

*8.6* Regent Theater: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)

*8.6* Melbourne Aquarium: only 3 minutes away! (750 feet by foot)

Melbourne City Library: only 4 minutes away! (1,000 feet by foot)

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Awesome location, easy check in and lovely front desk staff

Allison, Australia

Cosy, comfortable room with great bed and plenty of space which was great for us as we had a cot. Everything clean and neat. Staff nice. Really good location.

Carly, Australia

The location was awesome and staff extremely helpful and professional

Katherine, Australia

Great location. We felt very safe walking around the area. Lots of restaurants all around with different food.

Kathi, United States of America

The hotel room was basic and probably needed some sprucing up. Having said that, I appreciate it was quiet (a huge requirement for me), the bed was comfortable and it is in the CBD near the free tram system. The bathroom was clean and the shower very comfortable.

Deborah, Australia

Really quiet and excellent location. Comfortable beds

Lisa, Australia

Really central location with lots of good affordable eateries nearby. Friendly helpful staff. Great value - will stay again.

Ann, Australia

Friendly staff at reception, cleanliness of hotel, very convenient location.

Philip, Australia

I reported my electric jug didn't work they replaced it with one that did work.

Anne, Australia

Causeway 353 is in a great location in the heart of Melbourne, with easy cheap parking just across the street. Everything we needed, quiet with great beds. The reception desk were friendly and efficient on arrival and departure. We have stayed here several times.

Carol, Australia

Stay in the Heart of Melbourne – Excellent location – show map

One of our top picks in Melbourne.Located on Little Collins Street in Melbourne CBD, Causeway 353 Hotel offers stylish modern rooms with LCD TV, en suite bathroom and air conditioning. Facilities include a fitness centre, a steam room and a business centre.

Surrounded by international eateries, cafes and quirky shops, Causeway 353 Hotel offers Melbourne’s best shopping on your doorstep. The bustling Bourke Street Mall is just 1,000 feet away.

Each room features an LCD TV with selected cable channels, in-room safe, minibar and ironing facilities.

Continental buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 in the breakfast room.

Entertainment, sporting and cultural venues are within walking distance of Causeway 353 Hotel Melbourne. Tullamarine International Airport is a 25-minute drive away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Melbourne, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Melbourne! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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+ Max adults: 3 Max children: 1 (up to 3 years of age)	Premier Double Room with Spa Bath 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size 344 ft² Contemporary and elegant room featuring a king-size bed, double sofa bed and en suite bathroom fitted with a luxurious spa bath. Facilities include a microwave, in-room safe and LCD TV with selected cable channels. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Safe • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Spa tub • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Cable channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • iPod dock • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
+ Max adults: 3 Max children: 1 (up to 3 years of age)	Deluxe Triple Room 3 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size 301 ft² Stylish, modern room featuring en suite bathroom with shower. Facilities include a microwave, in-room safe and LCD TV with selected cable channels. This room has no capacity for additional guests. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • Safe • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • iPod dock • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
+ Max adults: 3 Max children: 1 (up to 3 years of age)	Premier King Room 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size 323 ft² Stylish, modern room furnished with a sofa, microwave, in-room safe and LCD TV with selected cable channels. The en suite bathroom is fitted with a shower over the bath. Twin bed configuration must be arranged directly with the hotel and is subject to availability. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Bathtub • Safe • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • iPod dock • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to 3 years of age)	Deluxe King Room 1 king bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size 237 ft² Stylish, modern room with en suite bathroom. Facilities include a microwave, in-room safe and LCD TV with selected cable channels. This room has no capacity for additional guests. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Safe • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • iPod dock • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to 3 years of age)	Deluxe Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size 237 ft² Stylish, modern room with en suite bathroom. Facilities include a microwave, in-room safe and LCD TV with selected cable channels. This room has no capacity for additional guests. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Safe • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • iPod dock • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to 3 years of age)	Deluxe Double Room with Spa Bath 1 king bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size 301 ft² Stylish, modern room with a microwave, in-room safe and LCD TV with selected cable channels. The luxurious spa bath is either double or single. This room has no capacity for additional guests. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Safe • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Spa tub • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Cable channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • iPod dock • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
+ Max adults: 3 Max children: 1 (up to 3 years of age)	Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size 366 ft² This spacious suite includes a sofa, microwave, in-room safe and LCD TV with selected cable channels. The en suite bathroom is fitted with a luxurious single spa bath. Twin bed configuration must be arranged directly with the hotel and is subject to availability. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Safe • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Spa tub • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Cable channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • iPod dock • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Causeway 353 Hotel is your home away from home, positioned right in the city centre, in one of Melbourne’s iconic laneways. The hotel offers a unique outlook surrounded by cafes, restaurants and shopping, with urban experiences just outside the doorstep. Contemporary comfort and modern accommodation, along with an array of services and facilities, will ensure your stay with us is enjoyable and memorable.

Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Block Arcade Melbourne 0.1 miles
Melbourne Aquarium 0.1 miles
Melbourne City Library 0.2 miles
Melbourne City Council 0.2 miles
Regent Theater 0.2 miles
Emporium Melbourne 0.3 miles
St. Paul's Cathedral 0.3 miles
Supreme Court of Victoria 0.3 miles
Flinders Street Station 0.3 miles
BHP Billiton Limited 0.3 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Queen Victoria Market Market 0.7 miles
Woolworths Metro Supermarket 0.2 miles

Natural Beauty

Albert Park Lake Lake 3.1 miles
Port Melbourne Ocean/Sea 3.7 miles
Yarra River River 0.4 miles

Closest Airports

Tullamarine Airport 11.9 miles
Avalon Airport 30.7 miles

Shopping Nearby – All Within 500 Yards!

Collins Street Shopping Street Boutique
Popular brands like: Tiffany & Co
Melbournes GPO Department Store
Popular brands like: H&M
Bourke Street Mall Department Store Shopping Street
Emporium Melbourne Mall
Popular brands like: Armani
Flinders Lane Shopping Street Boutique

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Excellent location, friendly staff, pleasant and clean rooms.”

Ian

Australia

“We always love staying in this hotel - great location, quiet, good size rooms, great water pressure in the shower, comfy bed, friendly staff, value for money, Tram stop on Collins St less than 2 min walk, Bourke St Mall 5min walk.”

DanielleSydney

Australia

“The location was fantastic, walking distance from everything, if not; a short tram ride. The bed was big and very comfortable, and the continental breakfast was great to wake up to each day. I'll be back!”

Mitchell

Australia

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Children & Beds

Children are welcome

0 - 2 years	Can use an existing bed	FREE
0 - 2 years	Can use a crib when requested	AUD 20 per stay

The maximum number of cribs and children allowed in existing beds depends on the room you pick. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

There's no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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Pets are not allowed.

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Please note that Causeway 353 Hotel is a non-smoking hotel.

Please note that for 'breakfast included' accommodation, the breakfast provided is continental.

Please note that guests must provide a valid credit card. The name of that credit card must match the guest's name on the booking confirmation.

Please note that your credit card may be pre-authorised for the amount equal to the first night’s accommodation prior to your arrival. Pre-authorisation of credit card number given during booking process will be carried out by the hotel 7 days prior to your arrival date. If the credit card is found to be invalid during pre-authorisation, you will be contacted to provide an alternative credit card number. All guests are required to provide a valid credit card for pre-authorisation purposes.

Public car parking is available at Wilson’s Galleria car park at the corner of Elizabeth and Little Collins Streets, and at Wilson’s 200 Queen Street (maximum height 2.0 metres, reservation is not possible). Please note that parking is a minimum of AUD 26 per exit, not per day. Please contact the hotel for further information, using the details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that any type of extra bed or baby cot is upon request. You can request your preferred bedding configuration in the Special Request Box at the time of booking. Please note that the bedding configuration is not guaranteed and will be confirmed upon arrival, subject to availability.

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Reviewed: April 22, 2018

Zara
Australia
5.0

“Won’t stay there again”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The smelled like mould. It was really bad, $180 a night for a tiny smelly room
눇Location

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 22, 2018

Mike
Australia
5.8

“Average smelly but central”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Signage poor and hard to find in ally way. Car parking difficult if after 10pm and a long way away. Beds very firm. Cost of changing / upgrade room Very over priced.
눇central location

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 21, 2018

Rose
Australia
10

“It was convenient and comfortable.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Inability to control air temperature in the room and not being able to drop off luggage via car or taxi. It is not actually in Lt Collins St but rather off it in Equitable Place so no ability to pull up and drop off even temporarily.
눇Location

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 21, 2018

Allison
Australia
7.9

“Excellent location and comfortable beds”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Being woken by loud noises which we think was someone dragging the garbage bins out for rubbish collection at an early hour then woken AGAIN by Housekeeping telling us she was cleaning our room an hour and a half before CHECKOUT ... NOT HAPPY considering we had travelled over 5 hours the day before to stay one night and then travel home again!! Grrrrr Just as well we had an INCREDIBLE experience on the “Colonial Travel Tram Car” for lunch that made our day!
눇Awesome location, easy check in and lovely front desk staff

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 20, 2018

Jill
Australia

1 helpful vote
10

“Would definitely stay again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Room was not serviced for 2 days because card that displayed "please Service Room" Was moved on both days of our stay. Phoned reception they sent Housekeeping with clean towels etc. Some other method of informing housekeeping when to service a room would be advantageous.
눇Excellent service from reception staff

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 20, 2018

Carly
Australia

8 helpful votes
8.8

“Cosy and reasonably priced city stay”
- • Family with young children
- • Premier Double Room with Spa Bath
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Bit cold at night. Spa bath was so big it took 45 minutes to fill up which was a bit much.
눇Cosy, comfortable room with great bed and plenty of space which was great for us as we had a cot. Everything clean and neat. Staff nice. Really good location.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 20, 2018

Katherine
Australia
9.6

“Fantastic location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premier King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇The location was awesome and staff extremely helpful and professional

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 19, 2018

Derani
Australia
8.8

“Best location!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉No windows to open so very very stuffy
눇Beds comfy, location excellent!

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 19, 2018

Kathi
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Triple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉
눇Great location. We felt very safe walking around the area. Lots of restaurants all around with different food.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 19, 2018

Jennifer
Australia
6.7

“Not as pleasant as usual - noisy”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Noise
눇Bed comfy

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 19, 2018

Yiyun
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing.
눇Price and location

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 18, 2018

John
United Kingdom
5.4

“Poor”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Breakfast
눇Location

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 18, 2018

Ignatius
Australia
10

“Great nite out”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premier Double Room with Spa Bath
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Noise of the elevator during the night
눇Spa

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 18, 2018

Deborah
Australia
8.3

Very Good
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉It is a basic hotel with a modest lobby noisy lifts. These are not essential to a good stay.
눇The hotel room was basic and probably needed some sprucing up. Having said that, I appreciate it was quiet (a huge requirement for me), the bed was comfortable and it is in the CBD near the free tram system. The bathroom was clean and the shower very comfortable.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 18, 2018

Stacey
Australia
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The shower was mouldy..

Stayed in April 2018

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