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Reviews of Grand Hotel Melbourne

4.5 out of 5
Grand Hotel Melbourne
33 Spencer St, Docklands, VIC

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 534 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I liked the Convenience to Southern Cross and airport buses including all public transport. Large comfortable affordable and clean accomodation. The old fashioned sincere friendly staff and serviceis a breath of fresh air. Some areas , kitchens, feel a little tired.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Denis on 25 Mar 2024
Thanks for staying with us Robert, we do appreciate your support and for taking time out to review our hotel and provide constructive comments.Kind RegardsDenis CrokeGeneral Manager

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Lethbridge

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building, spacious rooms with high ceilings and stunning long internal hallways. Great value and easy to move around the city from here with free trams in the city block. Very little city noise which was surprising. All staff were lovely, check-in was fast and checkout easy too. I'd recommend this to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Denis on 3 Mar 2024
Thank you AndrewWe really appreciate your support and for taking the time to write such a wonderful review.Kind RegardsDenis Croke (General Manager)

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Denis on 21 Mar 2024
Thanks David, we really appreciate your support and your rating.Kind RegardsDenis Croke

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay, we were made to feel very welcome. All staff were absolutely lovely to deal with. Our room was clean and tidy and perfect for our overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Denis on 3 Mar 2024
Thank you Emma,We are so happy that you had a pleasant stay, we do appreciate your support and for taking time out to review our hotel.Kind RegardsDenis Croke (General Manager)

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Denis on 13 Feb 2024
Thanks for staying Sherry, we appreciate your support.Kind RegardsDenis Croke (General Manager)

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with extremely spacious rooms. Very accommodating staff. The pool was terrific and kept a very comfortable warm temperature for swimming lengths. Would definitely recommend it and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Denis on 7 Feb 2024
Thanks for staying with us Tonya, we really appreciate your support and for taking time out to write this wonderful review.Kind RegardsDenis Croke (General Manager)

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very convenient location,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Denis on 19 Jan 2024
Thanks for staying Pauline, we really appreciate your support and for taking time out to review the hotel.Kind RegardsDenis Croke (General Manager)

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Denis on 15 Jan 2024
Thanks for staying Darren, we appreciate your support.Kind RegardsDenis Croke (General Manager)

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Staff are wonderful and very helpful , but the room itself was quite dated. Comfy bed, the TV didn't get reception, and no pay tv options. Aircon was loud and it looked like one of the powerpoints in the bathroom had burnt. Otherwise nice room and close to everything .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Denis on 12 Jan 2024
Hi ChristopherThanks for staying and for your constructive comments. We really appreciate your support and for taking the time out to review.Kind RegardsDenis Croke (General Manager)

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so refreshing to stay at an establishment with old fashioned values and personalised service. My partner and i stayed at the Grand for 2 nights and could not fault it at all. Dennis the owner had a personalised card hand written on the desk in our apartment when we arrived as well as a fine selection of chocolates. During our stay we contacted to see if eveything was satisfactory which is something that never happens anymore, it was great to be treated as a human and not just a number, we will definitely be back soon. Thankyou to Dennis and all of his staff for making our stay memorable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Denis on 12 Jan 2024
Hi MarkThank you for staying with us and for your wonderful review, we really appreciate your support.Kind RegardsDenis Croke (General Manager)

8/10 Good

Erwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Grand old hotel located in central Melbourne. Denis, hotel manager looks after you extremely well to make sure your stay is comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Denis on 12 Jan 2024
Erwin, it was a pleasure to host you and I am so glad to see that you enjoyed our hospitality. Thanks for your support.Kind RegardsDenis Croke (General Manager)

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Langwarrin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Denis on 7 Jan 2024
Thanks for staying Mark, we appreciate your support.Kind RegardsDenis Croke

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I think The Grand Hotel apartments are fantastic and so much room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Denis on 28 Dec 2023
Thanks for staying Suzanne,We really appreciate your support and for taking the time to review our hotel.Kind RegardsDenis Croke - General Manager

8/10 Good

Marita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 13 Dec 2023
Thanks for staying MaritaWe appreciate your support.Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 13 Dec 2023
Thanks for staying Anthony, we really appreciate your support.Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located between Southern Cross Station and Melbourne Convention Centre, close to tram stops. Denis and his staff are welcoming and happy to provide assistance when needed. Our room was clean and tidy with a little welcome note on arrival. The building is a gorgeous old lady with lots of history and hidden gems. We loved the pool for late evening wind downs.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 14 Dec 2023
Thanks for staying Helen, we really appreciate your support and for taking the time to review our hotel.Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Excellent staff and service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 13 Dec 2023
Thanks Paul, we do appreciate your support.Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly rooms clean
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 16 Nov 2023
Thanks for staying Robert, we really appreciate your support.Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

ANTONIO, adelaide

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 13 Dec 2023
Thanks for staying Antonio, we appreciate your support.Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Surja

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 16 Nov 2023
Thanks for staying with us Surja, we really appreciate your support.Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 16 Nov 2023
Thanks for staying with us Paul, we really appreciate the support.Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

6/10 Okay

Anita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
It was nice and close to everything, quite noisy as the train line is basically next to hotel. Shower could have done with a decent scrub. The bed was so soft we basically ended up sinking in it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Denis Croke on 16 Nov 2023
Hi AnitaThanks for staying with us, we really appreciate your support and for taking the time to review our hotel. Unfortunately, you did book on the same day of your arrival. Being a Saturday during Spring racing, we were extremely busy, and you were allocated into one of our rooms very close to the railway line.Our housekeeping department extends their apologies regarding the shower, and for not checking the mattress topper, which caused the softness.Apologies once again for these oversights.Kind RegardsDenis Croke (General Manager)

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building full of character. Staff were very friendly. Room was great . Will be booking here again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 9 Nov 2023
Thanks Rhonda, we really appreciate your support.Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 9 Nov 2023
Thanks for staying with us Jo-Anne, we appreciate your support.Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 9 Nov 2023
Thanks for staying Adrian, we really appreciate your support.Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 9 Nov 2023
Thanks for staying with us Alison, we really appreciate your support.Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 9 Nov 2023
Thanks for staying Garry, we appreciate your support.Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

6/10 Okay

Tobias

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice enough, but the facilities were anything but "grand". Sauna, gym, and the associated changerooms looked like they were ready for demolition and definitely hadn't been cleaned in a long while. There were no towels and no ability to clean gym equipment after use. All in all not great value for a significant price, especially not when compared to other hotels in the area. The whole place exuded a slightly daggy and worn vibe. I would suggest a new name: "Faded Glory Hotel".
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 9 Nov 2023
Hi TobiasThanks for staying and for your constructive comments. The changerooms were undergoing a slight refurb, hence the uncleanliness. Our apologies as housekeeping did not get around to cleaning and tidying.Kind RegardsDenis Croke

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Perfectly situated and amazing hospitality from all the staff during my stay. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 9 Nov 2023
Thanks for staying Leanne, we appreciate your support.Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

6/10 Okay

Suzi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs renovation
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 19 Oct 2023
Thanks for staying with us Suzi, we do appreciate your support. Thanks for your constructive comment. Just to point out that we do have 2 room types available - the standard studio apartment which you booked, and stayed in, as well as the executive studio apartments. The executive studio apartments are refurbished.. Perhaps give this room type a go, the next time you would like to stay with us again, so that you can experience the refurbished apartment as well.ThanksPerine

8/10 Good

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Dated property located centrally in Docklands area. Staff are very nice and friendly. Lack of breakfast and in-room dining were not apparent when booking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 19 Oct 2023
Thanks for staying Sarah, we do appreciate your support and for taking the time out to review our hotel.It's unfortunate that all property details are not publicly available to see, unless you click on the amenity tab, which gives your further information on our amenities and facilities.Thanks once again.Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 29 Sept 2023
Thanks for the support Ruth, we really appreciate it.Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

8/10 Good

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Grand hotel Team on 18 Sept 2023
Thanks for staying, we appreciate your support.Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building room spacious 1 bed studio, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 18 Sept 2023
Thanks for staying John, we appreciate your support.Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
staff are great, position is perfect, food in restuarant was good. shower was still dirty and shower drain was blocked, other than that a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 8 Sept 2023
Thanks for staying Walter, we really appreciate your support and constructive comments.Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

8/10 Good

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Denis at reception was very friendly and helpful, and made our stay even more enjoyable. Very impressive stately architecture, and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 10 Aug 2023
Thanks for staying with us Colin, we really appreciate your support.Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Still a grand old place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 3 Aug 2023
Thanks for staying Stuart, we appreciate your support.Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 16 Aug 2023
Thanks for staying, we really appreciate your support.Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay there again when needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 12 Jul 2023
Thanks for staying, we really appreciate your suport.Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

8/10 Good

Rukudzo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice for a family when you are on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 21 Jul 2023
Thanks for staying, we appreciate your support

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely helpful staff, very convenient location. Awesome hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 21 Jul 2023
Thanks for staying Maryanne, we appreciate your support and for taking time out to review our hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 27 Jul 2023
Thanks for staying Brian, we appreciate your support.Grand Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Laurelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 2 Jul 2023
Thanks for staying, we appreciate your support.

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Arrived late by train so it was easy to access,arrangement for key was also organised.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 18 Jun 2023
Thanks for staying and your support, much appreciated.RegardsGrand Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
We stayed an extra 2 days as dennis was wonderful even came up with choc cake! The closeness to the trams,casino,restaurants and trains was great. Room was big with a kitchen. Wld definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 18 Jun 2023
Thanks Beryl, we appreciate your support and wonderful feedback.Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Grand Hotel
Beautiful to stay in this Grand Old Hotel in which the staff upgraded my room. Very conveniently located next to the Train station.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 18 Jun 2023
Thank you Robert, for the wonderful feedback, we really appreciate your support.Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

6/10 Okay

Troy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good service and location but the mattress sagged terribly in the middle. Possibly the worst bed I have ever slept in. This was such a shame as everything else was done right.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 18 Jun 2023
Thanks for staying Troy, we appreciate your feedback, sorry about the mattress, I hope you mentioned it to reception so that we could have checked it out for you?Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old Victoria Rail building with high ceilings spacious hallways and good sized rooms. The rooms are double glazed to reduce the noise from the nearby trains but they still audible - The rumble of the trains did not bother me but may do for others.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 25 May 2023
Thanks for staying Michael, we really appreciate your support and feedback.Kind RegardsGrand Hotel Team

8/10 Good

Walter

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Grand Hotel Team on 21 Jul 2023
Thanks for staying Walter, we appreciate your support.

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Stayed 1 night in May 2023