Geelong is known for its beaches and bars, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Geelong Performing Arts Center and Westfield Geelong.
Ballarat is known for its museums and art galleries, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Her Majesty's Theatre and Art Gallery of Ballarat.
Hoping to do some gaming? Lucky for you, Crown Casino is a popular spot in Southbank. Let yourself be amazed at the museums and art galleries in the area too. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Melbourne Central, a popular place for shoppers in Melbourne Central Business District. Let yourself be amazed at the art galleries and museums in the area too. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at QV Centre, Hardware Lane, and Bourke Street Mall.
Why not catch an event at Marvel Stadium, a major stadium in Docklands. Let yourself be amazed at the museums and art galleries in the area too. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you think Marvel Stadium is cool, you also might like Rod Laver Arena and Melbourne Cricket Ground, both located nearby.
Imagine soaking up the atmosphere at Melbourne Cricket Ground, a major stadium in East Melbourne. Let yourself be amazed at the art galleries and museums in the area too. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you think Melbourne Cricket Ground is cool, you also might like Rod Laver Arena and Marvel Stadium, both located nearby.
Imagine soaking up the atmosphere at Rod Laver Arena, a major stadium in Melbourne Central Business District. Let yourself be amazed at the art galleries and museums in the area too. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you think Rod Laver Arena is cool, you also might like Melbourne Cricket Ground and Marvel Stadium, both located nearby.
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Collins Street in Docklands. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Melbourne Central, Flinders Lane, and Block Arcade.
If you like the hustle and bustle of a market, you might want to head out to Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne Central Business District and take in the atmosphere. There are also lots of shops and restaurants in the area if you fancy a wander. Splash some more cash at Melbourne Central, Hardware Lane, and QV Centre.
"Really liked the layout of the room with the large dressing area off the bsthroom. Comfortable beds and very ample breakfast. Would definitely stay again"
"Great location close to train station, dining, shopping and casino. Staff very friendly and easy check in process. Parking onsite but quite tight for bigger cars. Room nice, clean and quiet. Have stayed here a few times now and would again. Onsite restaurant is great also with a good value breakfast. "
"Our stay was really nice but a few things were disappointing. We upgraded our room to deluxe but it felt really small. The pool was closed which was disappointing.
There were many positives to our stay. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Lovely bottle of wine for our anniversary which was very kind. We were overcharged for cocktails during happy hour but staff assured us we would receive a refund for that. Overall I really nice stay with wonderful staff "
"We stayed in the two bedroom executive suite, it was clean and tidy. Mini fridge was not working and dishwasher was leaking. There was also no concierge when we arrived.
Spacious room, comfortable beds.
The hotel is in a great location but quite dated. "
"Some cosmetic paint on doors and skirting board noticeable and coffee table had chips all around edge. Some marks on wall in bedroom. Picky but otherwise vetting was comfortable."
"My stay had many positives: the room was comfortable, the hotel was clean and elegant, staff were generally warm and friendly, the location was excellent, and the Diptyque toiletries were a lovely touch.
However, several aspects fell below the standard expected of a 5-star hotel. Most concerning was a food safety issue. I advised staff of a prawn/crustacea allergy when ordering chicken satay and asked for no prawn chips. The dish arrived with plain chips, but the “fragrant rice” was mixed with prawns hidden beneath a fried egg. After one bite I felt an immediate mild reaction. If my allergy were more severe, the consequences could have been serious. It was alarming that the allergen was not listed, staff were unaware, and the dish was still served after I disclosed the allergy.
Food quality overall was disappointing. The breakfast buffet felt well below the price point, and bar service was inconsistent, including a cocktail missing a key ingredient and careless wine service.
I was also disappointed the spa was fully closed on ANZAC Day Saturday, as spa access was a major reason I booked and part of my birthday plans.
There were also room maintenance issues: a wardrobe light that would not switch off, doors that would not fully close causing unwanted light overnight, and a leaking cold tap that pooled water on the vanity and soaked personal items.
Overall, a pleasant property with strengths, but several avoidable lapses that felt below luxury hotel expectations."