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Hotel Sophia: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
277 King Street | Box 14116, Melbourne, Victoria 8001, Australia
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Hotel Sophia
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Sydney, Australia
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Does exactly what is says on the tin”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013 via mobile

We were looking for a cheap and cheerful place to stay for the weekend as we were out at the tennis all day. Hotel Sophia was cheap, clean and the breakfast completely satisfactory. The room was very small and walls thin but if you are looking for a cheap place to crash with good location this is perfect. Considering we paid about 130 a night with breakfast this hotel did exactly what we wanted it to do. We would stay again definitely

Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
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Herts
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Very Good”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2013 via mobile

We stayed here for 3 nights in Jan.

The location is great & close to everything in Melbourne. We stayed in room 207 & everything was fine. Only problem we had was the paper thin walls, you could hear everything from the room next door.

Breakfast was fine, cereals, toast, eggs etc.

The hotel is a little dated but fine for a short stay in Melbourne.

  • Stayed January 2013
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Lakes Entrance, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great find in a great location!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2013

Came to Melbourne for a few days for a family holiday. Hotel Sophia was in an excellent location close to Southern Cross station and the free City Circle tram. The free breakfast was plentiful and a great way to start the day. Our room was very comfortable and clean with a King size bed and we found the staff to be very helpful and friendly. My kids had such a great time and we can't wait to visit again!

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 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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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“A Little Gem”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2013

An excellent location in Melbourne, only a couple of minutes from the Southern Cross train station and trams. Many of the reviews I read before staying here talked about the breakfast and the size of the rooms. Yes the rooms are small, but not to the point of being uncomfortable, the best word would be cosy (in a good way). Yes the breakfast options are limited but there is generally plenty of it (with the exception of pancakes which are a rare option and finish quickly). The hotel is very clean though, and the rooms are confortable and well presented. For the price and location it's an amazing little gem!

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Cork
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14 reviews 14 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Disappointing”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2012

Arrived from London via 1 night stay in Sydney. Jet lag had just set in & we hadn't realised it was Melbourne cup week so accommodation was scarce. This was the first place that we came across with availability. We were told that we cold have an en suite room the first night but only availability was a Private room with shared bathroom / toilet for the second.

Short walk to CBD central, short walk to Southern Cross Station, easy to find location.

Cleanliness in the rooms had room for improvement, bar & restaurant closed due to staff shortages, you could hear the next rooms conversation due to paper thin walls, Internet was down, lock was broken on shared toilet on second night, our room door didn't feel that secure and lots of creaky floor boards.

Note to self - Plan better in advance next time....

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Sophia Hotel Melbourne
Address: 277 King Street | Box 14116, Melbourne, Victoria 8001, Australia
Region: Australia > Victoria > Melbourne
Amenities:
Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
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#47 Family Hotels in Melbourne
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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