Hotel Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

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

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 5726 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.9
Good
5,726 reviews

Location. Holding our bags before and after check-in / check-out.. Price was excellent.

Vanessa Australia

Great location as I had to catch the early Skybus from Southern Cross. Also close to Docklands where I wanted to do night photography. Staff very pleasant and helpful. 24 hour reception helpful for early checkout. Room was very quiet which I really like in a hotel.

Kathleen Australia

Good/as expected for a 3 star hotel. Excellent location. Clean, safe, secure

Graeme Australia

Friendly and quick check-in and out. Great location. Clean welcoming. Everything that I required

Meredith Australia

A good, clean, cheap room near the Southern Cross Station.

John Australia

room was spacious and had a good view, was clean and well appointed

Blorback Australia

Hi Good location, had onw off the mini room and for 2 off us was great.

Nicky473041 Australia

Excellent location. Both check in and check out were quick and easy. Staff were lovely and beds comfy. Very happy with all of it

Cheree Australia

The room was comfortable and clean. The staff very friendly and accommodating

Kelly Australia

The lady on the front desk was amazingly helpful, really appreciated her

Paula United States of America
7.9
Good
5,726 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Location. Holding our bags before and after check-in / check-out.. Price was excellent.”
    Vanessa Vanessa Australia Australia
  • “Great location as I had to catch the early Skybus from Southern Cross. Also close to Docklands where I wanted to do night photography. Staff very pleasant and helpful.”
    Kathleen Kathleen Australia Australia
  • “Good/as expected for a 3 star hotel. Excellent location. Clean, safe, secure”
    Graeme Graeme Australia Australia
  • “Friendly and quick check-in and out. Great location. Clean welcoming. Everything that I required”
    Meredith Meredith Australia Australia
  • “A good, clean, cheap room near the Southern Cross Station.”
    John John Australia Australia
  • “room was spacious and had a good view, was clean and well appointed”
    Blorback Blorback Australia Australia
  • “Hi Good location, had onw off the mini room and for 2 off us was great.”
    Nicky473041 Nicky473041 Australia Australia
  • “Excellent location. Both check in and check out were quick and easy. Staff were lovely and beds comfy. Very happy with all of it”
    Cheree Cheree Australia Australia
  • “The room was comfortable and clean. The staff very friendly and accommodating”
    Kelly Kelly Australia Australia
  • “The lady on the front desk was amazingly helpful, really appreciated her”
    Paula Paula United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff8.5
  • Facilities7.7
  • Cleanliness8.1
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi7.4

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 nonsmoking rooms with air conditioning and private private bathrooms. This property features 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 private bathroom, some with a bathtub. Ironing facilities and hairdryers are included in some rooms.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

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

Property Highlights

Located in the 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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  • 1 king bed
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Max adults: 4. Max children: 1
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  • 2 king beds
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  • 1 king bed
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Max adults: 4. Max children: 1
Family Room
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  • 2 twin beds and
  • 1 king bed
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Max adults: 4
Standard Family Room - 72hr Self-Isolation - No Housekeeping
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  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

7.9
Good · 5,726 reviews
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  • Staff8.5
  • Facilities7.7
  • Cleanliness8.1
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money8.3
    Convenient location
  • Location9.2
    Public transit, Central location
  • Free WiFi7.4

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  • Vanessa Australia

    “Location. Holding our bags before and after check-in / check-out.. Price was excellent.”

  • Kathleen Australia

    “Great location as I had to catch the early Skybus from Southern Cross. Also close to Docklands where I wanted to do night photography. Staff very pleasant and helpful. 24 hour reception helpful for early checkout. Room was very quiet which I really like in a hotel.”

  • Graeme Australia

    “Good/as expected for a 3 star hotel. Excellent location. Clean, safe, secure”

  • Meredith Australia

    “Friendly and quick check-in and out. Great location. Clean welcoming. Everything that I required”

  • John Australia

    “A good, clean, cheap room near the Southern Cross Station.”

  • Blorback Australia

    “room was spacious and had a good view, was clean and well appointed”

  • Nicky473041 Australia

    “Hi Good location, had onw off the mini room and for 2 off us was great.”

  • Cheree Australia

    “Excellent location. Both check in and check out were quick and easy. Staff were lovely and beds comfy. Very happy with all of it”

  • Kelly Australia

    “The room was comfortable and clean. The staff very friendly and accommodating”

  • Paula United States of America

    “The lady on the front desk was amazingly helpful, really appreciated her”

Property questions and answers
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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.
    Answered on November 25, 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.
    Asked about: Standard Queen Room • Answered on December 2, 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
    Answered on December 12, 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.
    Asked about: Superior Twin Room • Answered on August 29, 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!
    Answered on November 29, 2019

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Rialto Towers
    0.2 miles
  • ExxonMobil Melbourne
    0.2 miles
  • 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 transit
  • 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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Amenities of Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Most popular amenities

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 available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 25 per day.
  • Street parking
  • Secure parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage 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
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Chinese
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Great Southern Hotel Melbourne takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

12:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about 70.71USD. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib by request
AUD 15 per child, per night
Extra bed by request
AUD 40 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed by request
AUD 40 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Diners Club American Express Great Southern Hotel Melbourne accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

All guests must sign the property’s Terms of Stay.

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check in. This credit card and photo ID must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation and on your photo ID. If the booking has been made in a different name to the guest’s name on arrival, an authorization form will need to be completed.

Please note that there is a nonrefundable 2.0% credit card fee when you pay with a Mastercard, Visa, UnionPay, American Express, Diners Club or JCB credit card.

Please note an early check in is available for an additional AUD $20 (subject to room availability after 09:00).

Please note a late check out is available for an additional AUD $30 (subject to availability by 1 pm).

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about 70.71USD. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

  • Great Southern Hotel Melbourne is 0.6 miles from the center of Melbourne.

  • Check-in at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Great Southern Hotel Melbourne by:

    • Airport shuttle (public) 5min

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Street parking

  • Room options at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin

  • The prices at Great Southern Hotel Melbourne may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Great Southern Hotel Melbourne offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):