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    Exford Hotel

    3.5 (17 reviews)
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    Open 12:00 am - 4:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 11:59 pm

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    Evan K.

    You'd think it would be a tad strange to find an English Style corner pub on the verge of ChinaTown but alas you have The Exford Hotel. I first discovered this place because we were in dying need of booze to continue a friends birthday celebration, the Exford was the first place mentioned. We ran to the Exford whilst the others waited in a BYO Karaoke around the corner. There was quite a few patrons in the venue purchasing alcohol (apparently this is the go-to for city alcohol) and thus we stocked up on drinks for the night ahead. I've returned once and actually had a beer inside, it's a bit of a hit and miss, crowd is mainly older men (Well when i was there) and it just seemed like a place to sit and have a beer, not much else going on there really!

    Mark J.

    I like the Exford a lot. Both for itself, and for the incongruity of it, the fact that it's a somewhat seedy traditional pub in the middle of Chinatown. While it seems an odd location for a pub, it actually makes perfect sense. Meeting some friends for a night of Chinese barbecue? Why not congregate in the Exford first, sink a pot or two while you wait? And they know their clientele, because that's mostly what you do. You sit down, you have a few pots, you put a few dollars into the jukebox to hear the New Order version of Bizarre Love Triangle (sadly, they don't have the Frente cover). You might maybe play a game of pool while you wait as well. For me, that's what the Exford's always been. It's a waypoint and a waiting room, not a destination. And, as waypoints go, I can't think of a finer one.

    Hope M.

    The queue for the Exford Hotel bottle shop can frequently be seen winding its way out the door and along Russell Street late on a Friday & Saturday evening when the other bottle shops are all closed. It's a place where night owls convene to to jostle for the last 6-pack of non-light beer before heading to a post-midnight dinner in Chinatown. It's also a good pub in its own right. The Exford is basic and unpretentious, with reasonably priced drinks. It's a great spot for a cheeky pint to or from somewhere else, but on the rare occasion I've enjoyed an entire night here chatting to the random selection of people who pass through. If I'm honest, though, the real reason I like the Exford is because they have Peter Andre's Funky Junky on the jukebox. I challenge you to find another pub in this town where you can play that song on demand. It's a guaranteed crowd pleaser!

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    Grand Hyatt Melbourne - Grand Club Lounge

    Grand Hyatt Melbourne

    (36 reviews)

    $$$

    Melbourne

    Best ever Club Access Reward around the world. I can't say enough about how awesome the club is…read morehere on the 31st floor. First of all, there are hundreds of food and drink items to pick from. And if you don't see what you want just ask the staff. The staff would make me 4 sunny side up fried eggs in the morning. Then, at night they would make us hot chocolate. I loved the almond croissant. At night there is enough alcohol for a football team to get drunk. They have tons of beer choices and even entire bottles of hard alcohol plus wine. I've never seen anything like it. The staff is great. They always greet you, and are willing to help with anything. The rooms were excellent, and most importantly, dark and quiet. The location is right in the middle of the city. Easily one of the best Hyatt's I've ever stayed at. Absolutely use a lounge pass!!!

    Loved this hotel! The location is perfect and walking distance from so much in the city! short walk…read moreaway is the longest painted alley along with a lovely brewery and is across the street from CBD croissants. The hotel lobby was spectacular and gave a real majestic view with two main entrances. The service was great in the lounge. After I mentioned to James, the hyatt staff team leader that my wife and daughter couldnt have eggs, he made sure every night they had a vegan dessert waiting for them. Checked on us every day and just wow, he went above and beyond. Karla the chef also checked on us because the vegan desserts are made different and wanted to make sure the flavor and consistency was spot on. And Reak was great with helping us get around the city and telling where to go. The room was spectacular with floor to ceiling windows. It did get hot if the windows were left open during the day so we had to remember that. But great view of the city and would definitely recommend staying here again. I think we stayed for 5 nights? 3 would've probably been enough to do everything we wanted to.

    Adelphi Hotel - Seating on the roof.

    Adelphi Hotel

    (13 reviews)

    $$

    Melbourne

    The Adelphi Hotel is like the grown-up, travelers version of Willy Wonka's factory. There's candy…read moreeverywhere. Bars of chocolate at reception, a glass jar full of sweets in your room (which, might I add is FREE and gets refilled everyday!), bon bon shaped pillows and liquorice allsorts stools. We were there for a conference and every day our meeting room was restocked with test tubes full of jellybeans and plates of brightly hued macaroons - seriously dangerous for someone weak willed like myself. Sweet treats aside, this hotels ticks all the boxes for me - handy central location, friendly and professional staff, sizeable rooms and heavenly pillows. The only negative for me was the lack of plugs bedside - where is one supposed to charge their phone? I only got back from Australia on Monday but I've already been singing the Aldelphi's praises to my friends. Hopefully I'll be back soon!

    Great boutique hotel in the middle of all the action. For those who don't know Melbourne, Flinders…read moreLane has a lot of great restaurants, along with cafes that serve amazing coffee. The hotel is also close to Swanston Street, one of the main streets in CBD. My room was a decent size, and upon arrival, it was nice seeing a personalised message written on the mirror wishing me a lovely stay at the Adelphi. The best part of staying there was that all the snacks and drinks in the mini bar were FREE throughout my entire stay. And these were quality snacks and drinks. I've never seen that before in my life. It was awesome sauce. I also liked the toiletries provided. I believe the name of the brand was Apelle, and they give you a coupon code (10% off, I think) if you want to order them online. Another cool thing they did was leave a macaron next to your bed in the evening. And they were delicious macarons! The things I didn't like were that the wifi wasn't that great (it was okay, but don't expect to be able to do any streaming or heavy duty stuff.) My bed was a little bit too soft; it didn't bother me personally but for those with back problems, it might. Also, you have to walk up a flight of stairs from the street level to get to the lobby, so if you have a heavy suitcase, you're going to have to work a bit. Other than that, great location, awesome decor, and I wouldn't mind staying there again.

    InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto

    InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto

    (19 reviews)

    $$$

    Melbourne

    Its Fuk U Fri!!!!!…read more We stayed here 4 nights on points and the stay was all negative. Negatives: I am a high level Ambassador member, and I booked via the site. Nonetheless, before I arrived I basically had to re-book the room to check in; I am supposed to receive a guaranteed room upgrade. One was not available so they gave me a $75 AUD food credit for the entire stay. Weak AF!!!!! A burger cost $36 AUD. I should have been given a $75 AUD food credit/day. The foregoing would have been more commensurate with the cost of a room upgrade; I tried to book a lounge access room via the site, but the radio button was unavailable. The site wanted you to pay cash & points. I did not want to pay $130 USD/night extra for lounge access; Before arrival I received an email that said I could upgrade to a lounge access room via points. When I inquired about this offer at the front desk, the woman said the points option is unavailable, and it would be $300 AUD/night for an upgrade: WTF?! The upgrade should be $200 AUD based on exchange rates; Shitty room w/ no view; Our room was not cleaned the 3 days we stayed. We had to call the last day to have our room cleaned. The day before we had to bring the trash and soiled towels to the cleaning lady in the hallway; Fuk U IHG!!!!! Your initials stand for I H-ate G-etting Cheated and Lied to, bc that is how I have been treated. This is my 5th stay at an IC or Kimpton high end hotel this year. All of my stays have been disappointing. I don't have the foregoing issues with "real" hotel chains like Hyatt, Marriott nor Hilton.

    This hotel has updated their rooms. The room I had was very luxurious. The staff were beyond…read moreamazing! The location was very central. The only downside is that I wish the bar was open later. The bar staff were also excellent.

    W Melbourne

    W Melbourne

    (6 reviews)

    Melbourne

    We pulled in for valet parking. I told the valet our last name and he said "Bill and Sue". What? He…read morecompletely blew me away. That, was the precursor to a stay full of surprises. Our room was perfectly appointed with everything we needed. My eyes were immediately drawn to the large soaking tub, in which I would eventually turn into a prune from soaking so long. The bath salts and loofah were the cherry on top. The breakfast buffet was something to behold. By far the best we've ever had. Traditional breakfast foods spanning many different cultures filled one side of the restaurant. We were always rushing to our next adventure so never really had the time to sit and graze. What took this hotel breakfast to a new level was the to-go box they packed for us when we had to leave for the airport before breakfast was served. No one has ever done that for us. The front desk staff including the concierge were absolute fonts of information (and patience with my inability to follow a map). The location also couldn't be beat - half a block from a tram stop (that was free in April!) and quite walkable to other parts of the city. Everything about the W was right on point. (And the umbrellas to borrow and mimosas in the lobby were just icing on the cake!). I doubt we'll be back in Melbourne but if we were, I wouldn't even consider staying anywhere else.

    Great location within walking distance to the river, downtown, and public transportation…read more Small but cool lobby with huge, open ceiling and windows. Great breakfast with wide variety of food. Rooms are very modern and hip. big bathtub/shower space and modern toilet. Clean, cool, and comfortable rooms and beds.

    E-Fifty-Five - Interesting decor

    E-Fifty-Five

    (22 reviews)

    $

    Melbourne

    I rank E Fiftyfive as Tinder-dateable. It's rocking a casual vibe and chill attitude. There…read morefrequently seems to be a dj in the corner adding some ambiance. The mismatched furniture is broken in with all the butts that have sat there over the years. There are jugs of sangria and they've got a quality collection of craft beer in the fridge plus decent taps. Well played for a small venue that close to Flinders St station. Throw in the free popcorn and it's easy to become a fixture on one of the student-style couches. E 55 - improving basements since forever.

    It turns out that this little bar is now fifteen years old. I remember coming here years ago, back…read morewhen you could still smoke in bars, to have a couple of drinks after a hard night dancing. My friend told me that it was one of those bars that you visit to wind down with a beer or two before going to bed. With the exception of the smoke filled room, and the addition of some more furniture, this bar has changed very little. In fact it is so well known that if you mention it, people will go 'yeah, I know E Fifty-Five, great little bar'. The last time I went there (and I probably should go more often because it has such a relaxed, laid back atmosphere) they even gave me a free cocktail, most likely because they were celebrating their fifteenth birthday. I suspect bars' birthdays last substantially longer than hours (even though I did have a two day party once).

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