The room with an extra bed was large and comfortable for a family stay.
All of downtown Melbourne beckons when you step out of the hotel.The bus stop for the free hop-on-hop-off bus is short 2 blocks from the hotel. The free tram ride around city has the nearest station at a 10-minute leisurely walk.
The service was at par with Marriott standards. The bellhops are efficient and the front desk staff was very helpful.

Fantastically situated.

The reception staff are efficient and helpful. Check in was easy

The rooms are spotless and well equipped. Decent TV. Massive bathroom. Light and bright. Comfy bed with premier linen.

Excellent room service. Lovely staff. Breakfast had all the offerings.

Only 1 fault. We were on the floor 8. Even here we heard street noise.(partying drunks). It did not keep us awake but if were on thea lower level or lighter sleepers it could have. Surprised the rooms are not double glazed.

Upon check in, which was quite early we were greeted and checked in promptly. Our room was ready at 10.30 a.m. and allowed to check in immediately. We were prepared to leave our bags and sight see until 2.00 pm. The rooms are quite large and as we were staying 5 days this was great. We were given some great recommendations for lunch nearby from the check in desk which proved to be excellent. (The restaurant was called Red Spice Road) and I suggest you order the Pork Belly.

The pool could do with a face lift, the gym is small but equipment is excellent. We were the only couple in the restaurant the night we dined and I thought our meal was ordinary. The steak I ordered was swimming in sauce, a little overdone (I'm not sure but It looked as though it had been precooked along with the thick cut chips as they tasted soggy and were limp, not crisp). We ordered in-room service which was faultless. The burger was great and the chips crunchy and perfect. Also desert was beautiful. So we were disappointed with our restaurant meal. I think this is our only negative.

All in all our stay was fantastic. The hotel is close to some fabulous restaurants and only a short walk to main shopping area of Melbourne. Would highly recommend it.

Stayed for a week, mainly for the Oz Open tennis, 23 - 30 Jan 2013.
Good value, well positioned, and well appointed hotel.
Friendly and efficient staff.
Visit Melbourne every year and would definitely stay again.