Hotel Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

44 Spencer Street, 3000 Melbourne, Australia – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.2/10! (score from 6590 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.0
Very good
6,590 reviews

Location is super rooms are sufficient for a short stay.

Troy Australia

The room was small but certainly adequate for a short overnight stay. Thank you.

Nereda Australia

Great location central to everything in downtown Melbourne

Geoff Australia

The room was small but clean and comfy. Thank you

Nereda Australia

room very comfortable but there is a long narrow window which shed light at night. there is a blind but it is broken and could not be pulled down. air conditioner made a noise.

Phillip Australia

Location made it convenient for what I was there for. Staff were very helpful

Richie Australia

Great location, clean rooms and very friendly and helpful staff

Trudi Australia

Due to Covid no food facilities available. Reception staff are extremely good. Courteous and friendly and professional.

Rebecca United Kingdom

All of the above went well. Room, location and bed.

Patrick Australia

Cannot fault this hotel at all. Great location. Great prices. Friendly staff.

Jono Australia
8.0
Very good
6,590 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Location is super rooms are sufficient for a short stay.”
    Troy Troy Australia Australia
  • “The room was small but certainly adequate for a short overnight stay. Thank you.”
    Nereda Nereda Australia Australia
  • “Great location central to everything in downtown Melbourne”
    Geoff Geoff Australia Australia
  • “The room was small but clean and comfy. Thank you”
    Nereda Nereda Australia Australia
  • “room very comfortable but there is a long narrow window which shed light at night. there is a blind but it is broken and could not be pulled down. air conditioner made a noise.”
    Phillip Phillip Australia Australia
  • “Location made it convenient for what I was there for. Staff were very helpful”
    Richie Richie Australia Australia
  • “Great location, clean rooms and very friendly and helpful staff”
    Trudi Trudi Australia Australia
  • “Due to Covid no food facilities available. Reception staff are extremely good. Courteous and friendly and professional.”
    Rebecca Rebecca United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “All of the above went well. Room, location and bed.”
    Patrick Patrick Australia Australia
  • “Cannot fault this hotel at all. Great location. Great prices. Friendly staff.”
    Jono Jono Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff8.4
  • Facilities7.7
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort7.9
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi7.3

Stay in the heart of Melbourne – Excellent location - show map

Located opposite Southern Cross Station in Melbourne CBD, the Great Southern Hotel Melbourne features a 24-hour reception and offers non-smoking rooms with air conditioning and private en suite bathrooms. This property boasts vintage interior décor, and a modern courtyard area.

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne is a 10-minute walk from Crown Casino and Etihad Stadium. Bourke Street Mall is a 15-minute walk away.

Each room includes a TV, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms have a private en suite bathroom, some with a bathtub. Ironing facilities and hairdryers are included in some rooms.

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

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 17 Jul 2012.

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Most popular facilities

Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

ATM and Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM machine and a currency exchange service at this property.

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Melbourne, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Max adults: 2
Standard Queen Room
  • 1 large double bed
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Max adults: 2
Mini Double Room
  • 1 double bed
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Max adults: 2
Superior King Room
  • 1 extra-large double bed
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  • 2 single beds
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Max adults: 4. Max children: 1
Family Room with No Housekeeping Service
  • 2 extra-large double beds
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  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 extra-large double bed
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1
Superior King Room with No Housekeeping Service
  • 1 extra-large double bed
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  • 2 single beds
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Max adults: 2
Superior Twin Room
  • 2 single beds
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Max adults: 4. Max children: 1
Family Room
  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 extra-large double bed
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  • 2 extra-large double beds
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Max adults: 4
Standard Family Room - 72hr Self-Isolation - No Housekeeping
  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 extra-large double bed
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4 reasons to choose Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

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  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speak English

Guest reviews

8.0
Very good · 6,590 reviews
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  • Staff8.4
  • Facilities7.7
    Room
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort7.9
    Shower, Bed, Quiet room
  • Value for money8.3
    Convenient location, Value for money
    Extra charges
  • Location9.2
    Public transport, Central location
    Quiet area
  • Free WiFi7.3

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Troy Australia

    “Location is super rooms are sufficient for a short stay. ”

  • Nereda Australia

    “The room was small but certainly adequate for a short overnight stay. Thank you.”

  • Geoff Australia

    “Great location central to everything in downtown Melbourne”

  • Nereda Australia

    “The room was small but clean and comfy. Thank you”

  • Phillip Australia

    “room very comfortable but there is a long narrow window which shed light at night. there is a blind but it is broken and could not be pulled down. air conditioner made a noise.”

  • Richie Australia

    “Location made it convenient for what I was there for. Staff were very helpful”

  • Trudi Australia

    “Great location, clean rooms and very friendly and helpful staff”

  • Rebecca United Kingdom

    “Due to Covid no food facilities available. Reception staff are extremely good. Courteous and friendly and professional.”

  • Patrick Australia

    “All of the above went well. Room, location and bed.”

  • Jono Australia

    “Cannot fault this hotel at all. Great location. Great prices. Friendly staff. ”

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About Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Welcoming Booking.com guests since 17 Jul 2012

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  • Hi I am interested in staying at your hotel, do you have stair access as I am claustrophobic and do not take lifts?

    Hi, Yes we do have stairs access to all floors in the hotel.

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    Answered on 25 November 2019
  • Hi am I able to do late checkout?

    Our check out time is 10 am, there is a charge of $20.00 after 10am. Our latest checkout time is 1pm. After 1pm the nightly rate applies. This can be arranged upon check in or by contacting the reception desk on the day of check out before 10am. Alternatively we would be happy to store your luggage after check-out.

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    Asked about: Standard Queen Room • Answered on 2 December 2019
  • I just want to ask if we could deposit our luggage in your hotel for free? How long could we deposit our luggage?

    Hi we would be happy to store your luggage both before check-in and after check-out free of charge Regards Reservation

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    Answered on 12 December 2019
  • Can the two double rooms be adjoining Is tram out front in free tram zone

    Regrettably we do not have adjoining room in the hotel. The hotel is located within the free tram zone.

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    Asked about: Superior Twin Room • Answered on 29 August 2019
  • Doesn't make sense standard queen room for 2 people one single bed don't add up to me.Cheers.

    Hi, we don't have single beds in our queen rooms. We have queen size beds!

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    Answered on 29 November 2019
  • I am staying overnight on 03/11/2019, What time is breakfast on Monday please?

    Breakfast runs from 6.30am-10am daily. It is a dine-in service only in our restaurant located on the ground floor. There are three options for breakfast: Full buffet breakfast - $24 Continental breakfast - $19 The Great Sanger Sandwich - $14 (sandwich includes egg, bacon, cheese, hash brown and tomato sauce and a coffee or juice) You may purchase your breakfast daily at the reception counter before proceeding to the restaurant.

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    Answered on 3 November 2019
  • Is there a Laundry

    We have coined laudry service for in-house guest, you can exchange for $1 coin for the washing, drying and washing powder from the reception

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    Answered on 12 October 2019
  • Is there a room for disabled people? I've stayed there before

    Our hotel do have disability access rooms, however, they are only available in our Family room. If you require a disability access room, please let us know.

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    Asked about: Standard Queen Room with No Housekeeping Service • Answered on 8 February 2020
  • Is there storage in the mini room? Is there a picture?

    There are closet/cupboard in all rooms, as well as a small safe. There are no picture in the room.

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    Asked about: Mini Double Room • Answered on 30 January 2020
  • Are there windows in any rooms?

    We have rooms with windows and rooms without, it is best to contact hotel direct when making booking to avoid disappointment.

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    Asked about: Superior King Room with No Housekeeping Service • Answered on 13 January 2020
  • What is your latest check In

    Our reception is open 24 hours. Check-in time is from 2 pm onwards on the day of arrival.

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    Answered on 5 March 2021
  • Does the restaurant do dinners ?

    Yes the restaurant does have dinner service, however its under a different company, you will be paying them direct for your meals.

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    Answered on 6 March 2020
  • do you have a lift or just stairs?

    Lift/Elevator Access is available in our property.

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    Answered on 20 March 2021
  • Hi just enquiring about your parking. We have a 4wd that is 2.4 high is the secure parking suitable please.

    Our on-site parking has a height restriction of 1.8m maximum

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    Answered on 24 February 2021
  • Hi , may I know do you have washer and dryer in the hotel? Thank you

    Hi there, Yes we have a coin operated laudry. Washing is $3, drying is $2 and laundry powder is $2. You need to use $1 coins that we are happy to exchange for you at reception

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    Answered on 6 February 2021
  • can we leave ours luggage at the reception after check out?

    we would be happy to store your luggage after check-out.

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    Answered on 15 December 2020
  • Hi, It says that there is refrigerator with the kitchen amenities. Is there a fridge or mini bar in your Queen room? Thank you

    Dear Guest, Mini Fridge is available in a Standard Queen Room. Thank you.

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    Answered on 15 December 2021
  • Can I get a room for self isolation. Can I know the price for one person. Send me price with and without food. Also my arris 10pm 23rd

    Hi Guest, Thank you for your inquiry. For available 72hr Isolation room and rates, kindly visit our website directly. Thank you, Great Southern Hotel.

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    Asked about: Superior King Room with No Housekeeping Service • Answered on 15 December 2021
  • Do you have pet friendly rooms ?

    Dear Guest, The hotel does not accommodate guests with pets. Thank you for understanding. Regards, Great Southern Hotel

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    Answered on 29 December 2021
  • Hi! I’ve lost my physical copy of my ID but I do have a high quality photo of it on my phone. Will you accept this as a form of identification?

    Hi! It would depend on how clear the copy is and if it's not valid/expired. Thank you.

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    Answered on 5 August 2021
Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
Excellent location - show map
What's nearby
  • Rialto Towers
    0.2 miles
  • ExxonMobil Melbourne
    0.2 miles
  • SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
    0.2 miles
  • BP Head Office
    0.3 miles
  • Crown Casino Melbourne
    0.3 miles
  • Immigration Museum
    0.3 miles
  • Kangan Institute
    0.3 miles
  • Viva Energy Corporate Office
    0.3 miles
  • Victoria University, City King Campus
    0.3 miles
Top attractions
  • Marvel Stadium
    0.5 miles
  • Block Arcade Melbourne
    0.6 miles
  • Flinders Street Station
    0.7 miles
  • St Paul's Cathedral
    0.7 miles
  • Federation Square
    0.7 miles
  • Rod Laver Arena
    1.3 miles
  • Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
    1.5 miles
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground
    1.6 miles
  • AAMI Park
    1.6 miles
  • Flemington Racecourse
    3.4 miles
Public transport
  • Train Southern Cross Station
    0.3 miles
Closest airports
  • Essendon Fields Airport
    7.2 miles
  • Melbourne Airport
    11.9 miles
  • Moorabbin Airport
    13.5 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Facilities of Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Most popular facilities

Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 25 per day.
  • Street parking
  • Secured parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Chinese
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