3-Star Hotels in Melbourne

I stayed in Box Hill motel between 3rd of Nov'23 - 5th of Nov'23. My husband and I arrived at Box Hill motel around 12-1pm. We were so exhausted as we took turn driving from Sydney - Melbourne. We drove from Sydney past midnight. Upon calling if we would be let in early, surprisingly it is allowed. Otherwise we would have slept in the car until check-in time if the room isn't ready yet. We got room no.1 and it was very clean. I didn't use the towel as I prefer to use my own towel, my husband also use his own towel. One of the hanging towel though had a snot on it and I put that towel aside despite we didn't use it. There were 3x plates in total and one of the plate was dirty and I assumed previous guest must have used this 1 plate and didn't wash it but instead just slipped it in between the clean plate. We used 2x plates for ourselves but I washed the 3x plates myself. Great Wifi speed too as I was able to complete a little bit of work from Room no.1. My parents always taught me to appreciate and respect people's places. Upon checking out, I saw Carol and OMG, she is so kind, friendly, down to earth and helpful. She was busy rolling people's luggage to their room. I remember my father always taught me the great businessman is not the one who always wanted to be served but the one who knew how to serve others first. There's a saying about ”servant leadership”. A great leader know how it feels to be at the bottom to observe, learn and serving others as well as better appreciate the top and experience various roles to understand the duties and responsibilities of each roles. THANK YOU Box hill motel team and Carol too for allowing us to stay at your beautiful clean and tidy place. We were able to sleep very soundly, hope nobody can hear us snoring :) I highly recommend Box Hill motel, Melbourne to anyone on a trip to Melbourne.

I contacted the host before, during, and after booking, and they were very responsive and patient in helping me with everything! The location is fantastic, right in the city center, with restaurants, supermarkets, and Coles downstairs… an excellent location, next to Southern Cross Station! If you're going on a tour, the meeting point is just a short walk away, super convenient and quick without having to go far! The price is very reasonable, and although it's small, it has everything you need. It has a dryer, washing machine, cookware, microwave, oven, dishwasher, etc. The refrigerator is small, so be careful what you buy! I think my stay was great! ^_^ Thank you!

The hotel is conveniently located on a small street next to City Hall, just a five-minute walk to the tram station. It's a building constructed in 1880, which once served as the Victoria Coffee Palace. On the mezzanine floor, there are some 19th-century antique items displayed in two cabinets. The triple room isn't huge, but it was sufficient for two adults and one child. The beds have wheels and can be moved around, and the nightstands are also movable, allowing you to combine them into one large and one small bed, creating space for luggage. The room was very clean, though the sliding door in the shower had a minor issue. Slippers and drinking water are not provided in the room, but you can get water from the dispenser on the mezzanine floor, which is convenient enough. There was a strange noise from the air conditioning at night, and someone came to fix it after we reported it. We stayed for three days, and the breakfast didn't change at all, offering both English and Chinese options, as shown in the picture. Overall, it was decent, but those with high expectations for breakfast should consider other options.

We had a pleasant stay at Quality Hotel Melbourne Airport. The room was spacious, clean, and quiet, making it comfortable for a good night's rest. Heating is provided through the in-room air-conditioning system, although the bathroom itself is not heated. The location is convenient and easy to find, with on-site parking available. One unique feature is the charming old-school cargo-style lift, which makes it easy to transport luggage and travel companions to the second level. The front office staff were really friendly and welcoming throughout our stay. The hotel also offers a complimentary 24/7 on-demand airport shuttle service, which was extremely convenient. Being located very close to the airport makes it an excellent choice for transit travellers or those with early flights. There are also several dining options nearby, as well as both Aldi and Woolworths supermarkets within about a 10-minute walk. Overall, a comfortable and convenient stay that we would recommend.

1. **Cleanliness:** The room was quite clean, basically spotless, making for a very comfortable stay. 2. **Environment:** The overall environment is excellent. There's a laundry room, and a separate restroom on the first floor that guests can use even after checking out. The location is also fantastic – just a short walk from Southern Cross Station, with a tram stop nearby. It's only a three or four stop ride to Flinders Street Station. 3. **Service:** The service was decent. I didn't encounter any Chinese-speaking staff, but basic English was sufficient. 4. **Facilities:** Everything else was great, except for the showerhead. The water pressure was very low, and it was a rainfall-style shower with a wide spray angle. For women under 180cm, it's hard to reach the water when it's initially strong, and by the time it reaches you, it's barely a drizzle. It made showering quite uncomfortable.

Location: easy 3-6 min walk to Southern Cross station and the skybus station which made reaching the hotel from melbourne airport extremely convenient (~40 mins). It's close to many cozy and prolific cafés for breakfast/brunch, lunch. Ease of access to gift shops, electronics, and post boxes as well. Amenities: Gym is available. Laundry with washers and dryers are also available but prepare coins. Security: Staffed during the day, and the automatic doors in the main hotel entrance could only be opened with keycards at night. Good safety. Service: Hospitable staff. Had issues with my room and they were happy to assist. Room: I booked the single room. Quaint and tiny. Room's very dark and quiet at night. Great sleep. Bathroom is equipped with heat lamps and exhaust fans which made super comfortable for a winter stay. Didn't use the AC much but I tried it out just to see that it worked. Runs well even though it's a bit noisy if you're sleeping. Towels and sheets mostly clean. I noticed some stains on the bedding once but otherwise good.

* Location: Near Queen Victoria Market, a bit far from the city center. * Cleanliness: Individual bathrooms in each room, so it's clean unless you get a troublesome neighbor. * Kitchen: Good facilities, no lingering smells after cooking (Minor drawback: a few fewer bowl-type dishes). * Bed: Excellent privacy, comfortable mattress (guaranteed good sleep). * LG appliances, kitchen/laundry room, and dining area all available. * Kitchen closes from 3-4 PM and from 10 PM onwards. * Level 1 might be a bit noisy. * Luggage storage is paid. Overall, despite the slightly inconvenient location, it's clean and a good place to stay.

Stayed here previously and had a few issues, now under new ownership. The new owner was excellent, stayed back late to wait for us to arrive, had just put new couches in the room, has contracted new cleaners that are keeping the rooms much cleaner. Everything was in good working order and well maintained. Plenty of space in the room, great location with street parking available (unlimited Sat afternoons and Sundays, restricted hours weekdays and Saturday mornings). Close to tram and great food options within walking distance. Can recommend the Auction Rooms Cafe for breakfast, a short walk from the apartments. Look forward to staying here again.

It was perfect for what we needed, will be rebooking loved the villa we had, the reception staff member was awesome gave us all the help we needed. Very happy with our stay and next time will stay longer. 👍😀

Pros: 1. location close to city 2. breakfast on site 3. free parking Cons: no reception staff at 8am or after 6pm, the notice on wall is to 7pm, have to wait 10 mins for staff to come from somewhere bit of unclean in detail but acceptable for the price