Frommers.com Frommers.com
Most Recent Melbourne Forum Posts
Most Recommended Articles
Most Commented Articles

Grand Hotel Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

33 Spencer St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Rates from
$162.00+
Frommer's ReviewMap ItPhotos and Video
Location In the City Center
Transportation Tram: 48 or 75 from Flinders St
Phone 1300/361 455 in Australia, 03/9611 4567
Fax 03/9611 4655
Web site www.grandhotelsofitel.com.au
Room Information 103 units
Prices A$215-A$510 (US$194-US$633/£97-£317) studio suite; A$265-A$518 (US$239-US$466/£119-£233) 1-bedroom suite; A$355-A$638 (US$320-US$574/£160-£287) 2-bedroom suite; A$800 (US$720/£360) 3-bedroom suite. Extra person A$75 (US$67/£33). Children under 14 stay free in parent's room. Ask about weekend and seasonal packages
Credit Cards AE,DC,MC,V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV/DVD w/pay movies, dataport, kitchen, minibar, fridge, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, CD player
Parking Parking A$15 (US$14/£6.75)

Grand Hotel Review

This majestic heritage-listed building, which was originally home to the Victorian railway administration, is striking for its remarkable scale and imposing Italianate facade. Building started on the six-story site in 1887, and additions were still being made in 1958. It became a hotel in 1997 and is now managed by Sofitel. Suites have plush red Pullman carpets and full kitchens with dishwashers; one-bedroom loft suites have European-style espresso machines, CD players, a second TV in the bedroom, and great views over the new Docklands area beyond -- though rooms are whisper quiet. All rooms are similar but vary in size; some have balconies. Many of the suites are split-level, with bedrooms on the second floor.

Facilities: Restaurant; bar; heated indoor swimming pool (with retractable roof); golf course nearby; exercise room; Jacuzzi; sauna; concierge; tour desk; car-rental desk; 24-hr. room service; in-room massage; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


Back to Top



Destination Guide
Destination Guide Destination Guide Destination Guide
Destination Guide Destination Guide Frommer's Australia, 18th Edition Destination Guide Frommer's Australia, 18th Edition

Author: Lee Atkinson
Pub Date: February 01, 2012

Learn More
Destination Guide Destination Guide Destination Guide Related Titles:
Adelaide and South Australia (Including the Barossa Valley): Frommer's ShortCuts
Destination Guide
Auckland, New Zealand: Frommer's ShortCuts
Destination Guide
Brisbane, Australia: Frommer's ShortCuts
Destination Guide
Destination Guide Destination Guide
Destination Guide Destination Guide Destination Guide
Destination Guide
Destinations
Destinations
 
 

Frommer's Star Ratings

Frommer's Recommended 0 stars Frommer's Recommended
Frommer's Highly Recommended 1 stars Frommer's Highly Recommended
Frommer's Very Highly Recommended 2 stars Frommer's Very Highly Recommended
Frommer's Exceptional 3 stars Frommer's Exceptional

About Our System

Frommer's ranks every hotel, restaurant, attraction, shop, and nightlife establishment it reviews for quality, value, service, amenities, and special features using a star-rating scale, an expression of the strong compare-and-contrast opinions that are a brand hallmark.

Other ratings provide stars based primarily on price and amenities; the Frommer's star rating is meant to quantify the kind of intangible, experiential elements that help travelers make informed decisions.

The "baseline" recommendation is zero stars--every hotel, restaurant, attraction, shop, and nightlife establishment that Frommer's chooses to review is recommended; otherwise, we simply wouldn't include it.

Close Window