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Hotel Hotel Sophia

Hotel Sophia

277 King Street, 3000 Melbourne, Australia – Great location - show map – Subway Access

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7.1
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1,512 reviews
  • Facilities

    6.6

  • Cleanliness

    7.4

  • Comfort

    7.1

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Location

    8.3

  • Total

    7.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

Great location!

8.3
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Hotel Sophia

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

Just a 10 minutes' walk from Southern Cross Railway Station, Hotel Sophia features a restaurant and bar, a billiards table and a 24-hour reception. It offers air-conditioned accommodations with satellite TV. The Supreme Court of Victoria is a 6-minute walk away.

Sophia Hotel is located in the heart of Melbourne CBD, a 15-minute walk from Etihad Stadium and Docklands. The famous Queen Victoria Market is a 10-minute walk away.

The contemporary rooms include a refrigerator and a tea and coffee maker. Each room has a safety deposit box, ironing facilities and a work desk.

Established in 1900, The Golden Age Restaurant offers buffet breakfast and Greek-inspired cuisine for lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy a range of beers and wines at the bar, which features a jukebox and 2 large flat-screen TVs.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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  • Do you guys have car parking at your hotel?

    No but, there are paid parking's near by.


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  • Do you have 24hr check in? I wouldn’t be able to get there till after 11pm as I’m flying in just befor 10pm

    yes


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  • Can I check in at 8 pm??

    yes


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  • Should I pay in advance?

    Yes, we process the payment within 24h after the booking was made.


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    Asked about: Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom
  • Do you have hair dryers for rent?

    Our rooms have hair dryers for free


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  • Is there a luggage storage after checkout as i am taking night flight?

    yes we have luggage storage's.


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  • Can you tell me if I can change dates for my booking arrival dates by one day

    Yes, this is fine (subject to availability) as long as it is done more than 48h prior to check-in date.


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  • Hi How much per day for the secured car park? We are planning to be there 8 days.

    For long stay secured parking fees, Kindly contact southern cross station secured parking services.


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  • Considering the check in is after 2pm, are we able to leave our bags at the hotel reception early morning and come back to check in when it’s 2pm?

    Yes, this is absolutely fine.


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    Asked about: Standard Double Room
  • Hi, how many rooms share the bathroom for the economy room...is there a single bathroom, or a room with several cubicles in it (females)? Thank you.

    The bathroom is shared with up to three bedrooms. Shared bathrooms have one individual shower and one or two toilets.


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    Asked about: Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom
  • Can we leave our luggages afer checking out?

    YES BUT, WE HOLD FOR SAME DAY AND NOT OVERNIGHT


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  • What is your cancellation policy? Do i incur any kind of charge if i cancel within the time period of free cancellation?

    Hi Guest, Free cancellation if you cancel 48 hours before check in date. 2% surcharge is not refundable Thank you


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  • Is there free parking?

    No, there is not at the property.


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  • Does " Double room" mean the size for 1 person?, or Do I have to share this room with another person? Please let me know. Thank you, Megumi

    Its bed size for single room and not on sharing basis with different people.


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    Asked about: Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom
  • How does the free cancelation procedure work? Do I pay in advance for the time I’m travelling and if I want to cancel do I get my full refund?

    Our cancellation policy requires a booking to be cancelled 48 hours prior to the arrival date for a full refund. Failure to cancel within time will incur a no show charge equal to the full stay amount. Please note that where a reservation has been made with a booking site or agent, cancellations and or modifications to the reservation must be made with that booking site or agent.


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  • why have I been charged $150 authorization for a booking that I cancelled in December???

    not sure what is your reservation number and i will cancel?


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  • is it possible to be a twin bed on the economy double room?

    No it is not possible.


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  • Do you guys have car parking at your hotel?

    No but, there are paid parking's near by.


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  • Do you have 24hr check in? I wouldn’t be able to get there till after 11pm as I’m flying in just befor 10pm

    yes


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  • Can I check in at 8 pm??

    yes


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  • Should I pay in advance?

    Yes, we process the payment within 24h after the booking was made.


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    Asked about: Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom
  • Do you have hair dryers for rent?

    Our rooms have hair dryers for free


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  • Is there a luggage storage after checkout as i am taking night flight?

    yes we have luggage storage's.


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  • Can you tell me if I can change dates for my booking arrival dates by one day

    Yes, this is fine (subject to availability) as long as it is done more than 48h prior to check-in date.


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    You found this answer unhelpful

  • Hi How much per day for the secured car park? We are planning to be there 8 days.

    For long stay secured parking fees, Kindly contact southern cross station secured parking services.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer unhelpful

  • Considering the check in is after 2pm, are we able to leave our bags at the hotel reception early morning and come back to check in when it’s 2pm?

    Yes, this is absolutely fine.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer unhelpful

    Asked about: Standard Double Room
  • Hi, how many rooms share the bathroom for the economy room...is there a single bathroom, or a room with several cubicles in it (females)? Thank you.

    The bathroom is shared with up to three bedrooms. Shared bathrooms have one individual shower and one or two toilets.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer unhelpful

    Asked about: Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom
  • Can we leave our luggages afer checking out?

    YES BUT, WE HOLD FOR SAME DAY AND NOT OVERNIGHT


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer unhelpful

  • What is your cancellation policy? Do i incur any kind of charge if i cancel within the time period of free cancellation?

    Hi Guest, Free cancellation if you cancel 48 hours before check in date. 2% surcharge is not refundable Thank you


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    You found this answer unhelpful

  • Is there free parking?

    No, there is not at the property.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer unhelpful

  • Does " Double room" mean the size for 1 person?, or Do I have to share this room with another person? Please let me know. Thank you, Megumi

    Its bed size for single room and not on sharing basis with different people.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer unhelpful

    Asked about: Economy Double Room with Shared Bathroom
  • How does the free cancelation procedure work? Do I pay in advance for the time I’m travelling and if I want to cancel do I get my full refund?

    Our cancellation policy requires a booking to be cancelled 48 hours prior to the arrival date for a full refund. Failure to cancel within time will incur a no show charge equal to the full stay amount. Please note that where a reservation has been made with a booking site or agent, cancellations and or modifications to the reservation must be made with that booking site or agent.


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  • why have I been charged $150 authorization for a booking that I cancelled in December???

    not sure what is your reservation number and i will cancel?


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  • is it possible to be a twin bed on the economy double room?

    No it is not possible.


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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Victoria University, City King Campus
    0.1 miles
  • Federal Court of Australia
    0.2 miles
  • Supreme Court of Victoria
    0.2 miles
  • Australian Institute of Management
    0.3 miles
  • ExxonMobil Melbourne
    0.3 miles
  • Rialto Towers
    0.3 miles
  • BP Head Office
    0.4 miles
  • Viva Energy Corporate Office
    0.4 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Yabby House
    0 miles
  • Restaurant Nick's Spaghetti Bar
    0.1 miles
Top attractions
  • Marvel Stadium
    0.4 miles
  • Block Arcade Melbourne
    0.6 miles
  • Flinders Street Station
    0.7 miles
  • Crown Casino Melbourne
    0.7 miles
  • Federation Square
    0.8 miles
  • Rod Laver Arena
    1.4 miles
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground
    1.6 miles
  • AAMI Park
    1.8 miles
  • Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
    1.8 miles
  • Flemington Racecourse
    3.1 miles
Public transit
  • Train Flagstaff Train Station
    0.2 miles
  • Train Southern Cross Station
    0.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Essendon Fields Airport
    6.8 miles
  • Melbourne Airport
    11.5 miles
  • Moorabbin Airport
    13.8 miles
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Family rooms
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Bar
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Pool table Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • On-site coffee shop
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 45 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Street parking
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Express check-in/out
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry
  • Business center Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • Greek
  • English
  • Gujarati
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Punjabi
  • Chinese

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From 2:00 PM

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Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 150 is required on arrival. That's about 115.81USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 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

1 - 4 years
Crib by request
AUD 20 per stay

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

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

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

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this hotel

Mastercard Visa American Express Hotel Sophia accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Hotel Sophia accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that guests are required to present a valid credit card upon check in.

Please note that there is a nonrefundable 2% charge when you pay with a Visa, American Express or Mastercard credit card.

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

A damage deposit of AUD 150 is required on arrival. That's about 115.81USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Hotel Sophia

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

    • Parking
    • Private Parking
    • Street parking
    • Parking garage

  • Room options at Hotel Sophia include:

    • Double
    • Triple

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

  • Hotel Sophia is 2,600 feet from the center of Melbourne.

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

  • Hotel Sophia offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotel Sophia by:

    • Taxi 30min

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  • Staff 6.8
  • Facilities 6.6
  • Cleanliness7.4
  • Comfort 7.1
  • Value for money 7.3
  • Location8.3
  • Free WiFi7.5
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