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About this property
Located opposite Southern Cross Station in Melbourne CBD, the Great Southern Hotel Melbourne features a 24-hour reception and offers nonsmoking rooms with centralized 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.
Families in particular like the location – they rated 9.4 for a stay with kids.
Located in the heart of Melbourne, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3
Top pick by families with children
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish
Private parking at the hotel
Loyal Customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Availability
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
7.9
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Annie
Australia
“Simple check in, checked in at 1am, staff were great. Comfy bed. Great location.”
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Diane
Australia
“Wonderful location, great price, fabulous food. It was the perfect getaway”
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Keith
Australia
“As usual good accommodation, good price and location/”
Russell
Australia
“The bathroom facilities in the king room are expensive, bed comfortable and room very tidy Very friendly staff too.”
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Calum
Australia
“Reception was lovely. the concierge was great, the loittle touches like the welcome card etc were really great. warm and friendly atmosphere, people were really helpful”
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Keith
Australia
“I have stayed at your hotel many many times this was the best room I have ever had.”
Brenda
Australia
“Could not have been better. Best location, great staff, great room and terrific restaurant.”
Natasha
United States
“Location is excellent - in the city center and just a couple minutes to walk to the train station or trams. The rooms aren't super fancy, but for the price it's an incredible value and has all the things you could need and was very clean. Locker...”
Wombat
Australia
“lift was fast. room was clean. no issues with the stay.”
Naiana
Australia
“The check in staff were very helpful and friendly. Great first impression. Check in was easy and straightforward. The rooms were clean and comfortable and the shower was great - good pressure and coverage. Central location perfect and close to...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
1903
Cuisine
International
Open for
Breakfast
Ambience
Family-friendly
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
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about $65. 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 will be charged as adults at this property.
To make sure you pay the correct price when traveling with children under 13, select a rate that has a child occupancy specified.
Crib and extra bed policies
< 1 year old
Crib upon request
AUD 15 per child, per night
1 year old
Crib upon request
AUD 15 per child, per night
Extra bed upon request
AUD 40 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 40 per person, per night
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
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.
Early check in available for an additional $30.00 from 10:00 am only (subject to room availability).
Late check out is available for an additional $35.00 up until 1:00 pm (day use rate applies after 1:00 pm). Please notify reception by 10:00 am on your check out date if you require a late check out.
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.
We offer our Great Sunrise Breakfast (One Serve of Hot Plated Breakfast: bacon, eggs, sausages, hash browns, mushrooms & baked beans, plus help yourself to toast, cereal, canned fruit, yogurt, pancakes, coffee, tea and juice – No refills) at AUD 21.00 per person (served between 07:30 am to 10:00 am daily).
We would like to inform you that we now offer express check-in and check-out to our guests via kiosks in the hotel lobby. Please feel free to ask our friendly staff upon arrival if you need assistance.
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. 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.
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Australia“Simple check in, checked in at 1am, staff were great. Comfy bed. Great location.”
Russell
Natasha
United States“Location is excellent - in the city center and just a couple minutes to walk to the train station or trams. The rooms aren't super fancy, but for the price it's an incredible value and has all the things you could need and was very clean. Locker...”
Wombat
