We booked there as a treat for our wedding anniversary and my birthday. We can't aford to do this often so the night was special for us. When we arrived, a special event was in full swing in their restaurant. It was so noisy the receptionist was struggling to communicate with us. This was OK we thought, as we presumed... more

I recently stayed at the Vibe Carlton in Parkville, Melbourne. From 29th to the 30th of August. Firstly, this hotel is noisy! I can see that it was a makeover of some really dumpy hotel from the seventies, but putting trendy furniture and new paint does not hide the lousy sound insulation from the balcony doors and the slamming of... more

I stayed in room 114, which is just behind reception, I could occassionally hear the person at reception, but it wasn't a problem during the night. The room was $109 and was in good condition with a ground floor view of the pool. I had both dinner and breakfast at the Vibe and the food was very nice, especially the... more

This was the third time we had booked this hotel and while our initial visit was fantastic, the standards have plumetted. We booked (and paid for) a 'spa room' only to be told on check-in that we were to be 'downgraded' to a normal room. The excuse was that spa rooms were given on a 'subject to availability' basis. When... more

I stayed here back in May for one night. I found it for $95 on Jetstars website, and grabbed it while I could. Luckily we decided to hire a car, as it would have been difficult getting around, even though the tram goes directly pass the hotel. We were given a room on the 2nd floor, but when we walked... more

Vibe is terrific small hotel located close to public transport and lovely parklands. We regularly visit Melbourne to see family and friends and always stay here as it is convenient to the city (15 minutes by tram that passes outside the front door), has ample free parking and a fresh stylish feel to it. It has a small pool (great... more

Stayed here for 3 nights in the summer. Was recently refurbished at the time, got a great deal off the web for $80 King room. Room was very clean and large, decor was relativley new and looked as though was just purchased from Ikea. The pool was large and basic, nice and cool form the 30+ temps at the time.... more

We stayed at The Vibe rather than our usual hotel, for 5 days mainly for its location. We booked a 'king room' and were given a room very close to the main reception area. After 30 minutes in the room, listening to every phone conversation word for word emanating from the front desk, we asked to change rooms. The male... more

Stayed there twice, both were pleasant experience. Rooms are good and with balcony too .... Excellent parking area and can get a tram to the CBD pretty easily, the stop is just 5 meters across the road. more