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19 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
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“Great little hotel - the free extras were most welcome”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2013

Travelled as a couple for 3 nights. Stayed at Ovolo to try out the top-end of Little Bourke St. Enjoyed the hotel, good room with separate bedroom, good TVs, roomy bathroom with large towels, iPad dock, etc. Extras included bag of lollies/chocs, good wifi, mini-breakfast in foyer and complimentary mini-bar which included beer and plonk. I have never seen that before! Replenished every day. Plus more available in foyer. All round a nice place, with friendly staff too. I will stay here again.

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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Excellent hotel with all the right touches”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2013

We had an amazing experience. The staff was particularly friendly, Stacey and Gemma were constantly giving us tips for how to see the best of Melbourne. The breakfast, mini-bar, and other extras were a nice touch that I haven't seen done in other hotels. All in, just an excellent stay and I would highly recommend.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Great new hotel in good location!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2013

Had a great 2 night stay at the new Ovolo. We loved it and would definitely stay there again. The free mini bar and the welcome package was nice, and the room, though quite small, had everything in it. Lovely rain shower and nice amenities. The wifi was fast and most of all FREE! The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast pastries were super fresh, but if you stay any length of time it would be a bit boring and unhealthy. Location is great and an easy walk up Bourke street.
TIP: I found a rate on wotif that was cheaper than the rates for the same dates on the Ovolo site, but they matched it without any hassles. Thus saving a quick $60!!

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Perth, Australia
1 review
“Minor glitches”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2013

We recently stayed for four nights at the Ovolo. The room and bathroom were clean and the bed reasonably comfortable.
The "free WiFi" would have been nice had we been able to actually connect for more than 3 minutes at a time.
On one morning of our stay the mini muffins and pastries provided for breakfast were frozen, although, in fairness, the staff were most apologetic about this.
The day before we checked out, Housekeeping removed our used towels but didn't replace them so we had to ask for fresh ones for the following morning's shower.
Despite these little glitches our stay was quite pleasant. The staff were polite, friendly and helpful.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Melbourne, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“AMAZING”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2013

We Stayed at the Ovolo on Saturday night for my hens night. The one thing that stood out was the AMAZING customer service and all the little perks that they supplied. The staff were friendly, helpful and went above and beyond for my friends and I. The rooms were pretty soundproof and the beds were amazing to fall into. Free Coffee, Free minibar and the free "loot bag" were amazing extra touches that just made the experience even more special. More hotels need to take a leaf out of the Ovolo book - We will definitely be back!

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 19 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
Region: Australia > Victoria > Melbourne
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #13 of 188 hotels in Melbourne
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Ovolo Hotel is Melbourne's newest luxury boutique Hotel. In the heart of Melbourne's theatre and restaurant district, it is the perfect place to immerse yourself in everything Melbourne has to offer. Just a short walk to the MCG, Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne’s best Theatres and Tourist Attractions, everything is at your doorstep! All guests are offered FREE Wi-Fi, 'Grab n Go' breakfast, Minibar and Local Phone Calls! ... more   less 
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