Clarion Suites Gateway

We stayed here for three nights. The location is great and close to tram stops, Shops and restaurants. On check-in, the Concierge was very friendly and helpful as were all staff each time we were in the foyer. We stayed in the King Deluxe 1 bedroom suite with river view on the 12th floor and the view did not disappoint. The room had a great layout and a washing machine/Dryer (one reason for choosing this accommodation). Nice big TV. The King bed and pillows were very comfortable. I was worried at first thinking being so close to the train line that we wouldn't be able to sleep but the windows were double glazed so as well as being warmer, it seemed to also block out a lot of the noise. The blinds were blackout blinds and were great. Now the bathroom.... the water pressure was absolutely fantastic. Can honestly say this had been the best shower pressure in any accommodation that I have stayed in, that is saying a lot as I'm in Melbourne at least once a year for shopping, concerts. The building overall was nice and quiet.

We had booked the 2 bedroom apartment for our family of five for 4 nights. It was such a nice and comfortable with spacious rooms with all the required amenities in the room itself. It also had a fully equipped kitchen and two bathrooms. Special mention to the amazing staff who were super attentive to our needs and extremely prompt (an extreme rare sight in Australia!) There is even a restaurant at the property where you could take your meals or walk down / take the tram (at 400m) to go any where. The location was very central!

We love the location on the river where it is still only a short walk into the CBD, but away from the hustle and bustle of the city crowds. The staff are always so friendly and welcoming and the views in the Riverview Rooms (which we always book) are stunning. Having a well equipped kitchen means we didn’t have to eat out all the time and there is even the bonus of an in-room washer dryer should we need it. Coming in from regional Vic, we generally arrive by train into the nearby (5 minute walk) Southern Cross station for our city visits, but love that there is a secure car park, which we used for this visit. Breakfast at the William’s Restaurant was delicious and filling each day. A relaxing and comfortable city-stay!

The friendliest staff i have ever met at any hotel I have stayed. I had room 1051 with a stunning view of the river and the nightly fire/flame show at the crown River front. Great compact apartment with everything you need and a balcony! The room was exceptionally clean with a sofa bed provided and made for us while we were out which was nice to come back to. The main bed was the most comfortable bed I have ever slept on!. Parking was $30 and super easy under the hotel. The height is quite low and the turns are tight so check before if you have a big vehicle. We had the buffet breakfast the next morning which was also a great offering of hot foods, cereals, fruits and pancakes etc. Once again, the staff were amazing and super friendly and polite. We will definitely return to this hotel as it was a central city location. Only about 10 minute walk to shopping district in Bourke Street, 15 minutes to Regent Theatre and across the water from Crown Casino. The Melbourne aquarium and migration museum were directly out the front door.

The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Traveling alone with 3 young children, they made everything so easy for us. The room was very spacious, clean and had great views over the river. The hotel is close to Southern Cross station, which was very convenient for us. We had breakfast included and there was plenty of choice (more than what I expected) and everything was fresh.