Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available on-site, but it is limited. Guests can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hotel.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Yes, breakfast is available on-site. Guests can enjoy excellent coffee at the café located within the hotel.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Yes, the hotel allows pets, specifically dogs and cats. Service animals are exempt from fees and restrictions.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time starts at 14:00 and check-out time ends at 10:00. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for an additional fee of AUD 80, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Accessible parking is also available.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is situated in the East Melbourne neighborhood, connected to a rail/subway station. It is near St Kilda Beach and Brighton Beach, and cultural highlights include the Princess Theatre and Regent Theatre.

What are the hotel's policies regarding children?

Children are welcome at the hotel. Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies for extra beds and cribs?

The hotel offers cribs for an additional fee of AUD 40 per stay. No rollaway or extra beds are available. Advance request or confirmation is required for cribs.

Sora East Melbourne Hotel

Average nightly price at Sora East Melbourne by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$111
February	$94
March	$134
April	$82
May	$80
June	$85
July	$83
August	$80
September	$112
October	$100
November	$113
December	$118

What guests think

Sora East Melbourne offers a convenient base near hospitals, the MCG and public transport, with budget rates and some spacious rooms, but many reviews cite dated interiors, inconsistent cleanliness, noise, safety concerns, and difficult parking.

Staff feedback is mixed, ranging from very friendly and helpful to unresponsive or rude. Maintenance issues recur, including small or awkward bathrooms and faulty fixtures such as taps, switches, showers and power points. The on-site cafe or restaurant is frequently closed or opens late, leaving limited dining options at certain times. Best suited to budget-minded travellers prioritizing location over polish.

Facilities

Cleanliness

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Service

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Facilities

Parking is tight, limited, and hard to maneuver; several guests had to park on the street. The on-site cafe/restaurant is often closed or opens late.

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8

Jeremy

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was great. King sized bed very comfortable , Shower excellent. Off street parking good but tight for a big SUV. Security covered outside areas. Staff pleasant and obliging.It was a pity the Cafe was closed.

6

Kelly

Jan 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The parking terrible,you should advertise small car parking only.Si people know there medium size cars don’t fit.

4

Rhianon

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No parking despite being told parking was available. Very noisy with people in and out of rooms. In need of a major upgrade.

4

Caitlin

Dec 4, 2022

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Stayed 19,330 nights

Was not worth the $400 plus we spent for 1 night to stay there. Great location, but very old. Said there was parking, but the parking was so small we had to park out on the street. Not worth the price.

4

Phillip

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is currently being updated; our car just fitted down their driveway. I do not think we would stay there again

8

Kevin

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

my only concern is the awkward parking arrangements

4

Rob

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

terrible tight access car parking room needs work

8

Mark

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel. Clean rooms. Parking can be tricky if you’re not there early.

8

Wendy

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were friendly, room was clean. One power point was hanging out of the wall with wires exposed. Room could do with a freshen up, paint, general dings, wear and tear fixed. Was a little noisy and car park was a bit difficult to navigate at times. Unfortunately the coffee shop/restaurant was closed.

6

John

Aug 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean and comfortable but that's as far as it went. Signs that its getting a bit tired - sticking bathroom door, dirty external windows (but it was the second floor). And poor overall design. TV faces the bed ( - OK) but the couch just looks into the bathroom. Having a very mini kitchen eg having a sink and 2 plates and 2 knives and forkes was appreciated. (I hate it when you have to try and fill a kettle from the bathroon tap.) Most dissapointing was that there was no sign that the attached and advertised breakfast/coffee bit was active. The room for this exists but it just had rubbish bags stacked against the door. No wake-up coffee! Oh- and dont try and take even a half decent sized car into the parking space. We had a jeep and even with the mirrors folded in every proximity alarm went off in RED. ie it is a real squeeze between the wooden fence and the shubbery.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: some guests found clean rooms and clean linens, while many others reported dirty bathrooms and communal areas, stains, mould, dust, and strong odours (smoke, urine, sewerage).

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6

Loren

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

To some extent you get what you pay for but so much more could have been done to make this place cleaner and more comfortable. Very dirty property in general (hallways, windows etc) and rooms ok but aging with broken/not working facilities and in general run down.

8

CHRISTOPHER

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms were clean and comfortable. Not quite the same as descriptions. There are some strange people that stay there. Close to transport and shops. Nice cafe at front. Budget hotel and pricing was good.

2

Brett

May 31, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

When we checked in the whole 1st floor smelled like vomit. We went to a sporting event and came back to our room at 10pm and there was a stench of sewerage. No idea where the smell was coming from. We checked out before reception opened. This was our worst accommodation experience ever.

8

Travis

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the hotel room was clean and comfortable staff were welcoming good distance to walk to city

8

Leon

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and comfortable. Much bigger than expected too. Bathroom prob needs an update but was still clean and well looked after.

4

Jacky

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was tired & in desperate need of a refurb. I had no towels & had to call reception to get some after hours. The bed looked like someone had slept in it & then made it again. The toilet looked like someone had used it & not flushed properly. Shower/tub floor had grey scum on the bottom that you get from not cleaning it regularly. Honestly - I thought the room they gave me was someone else’s & it was given to me by mistake. Staff were lovely, couldn’t fault them. But the room was definitely subpar & unclean

10

Nigel

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms, awesome staff

8

Hanna

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location. Bathroom was very dirty and hadnt been cleaned at all; hair, dirt, dust in lot of places. Furniture was dirty.

8

Mark

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel. Clean rooms. Parking can be tricky if you’re not there early.

2

Nick

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bed and linen were acceptable however nothing else was. The tap fell off the wall, stains, cobwebs and dirt were on all fittings and fixtures. And hammering & sounds as if the ceiling was about to come down on us from 7.30am. Avoid!

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Rooms

Rooms are generally dated and in need of refurbishment, though some are spacious with comfortable beds. Guests frequently mention small or awkward bathrooms and maintenance issues (faulty taps, switches, showers, exposed power points) and occasional corridor noise.

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8

Audrey

May 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was large and very comfortable

10

Helen

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really comfy bed and pillows and great shower

6

Amy

Mar 16, 2024

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Loved the location, easy walk to the MCG! This Hotel needs major updating. I feel the cleaners did the best they could with what they had to work with, which is old. Beds were comfortable and staff were helpfull, but those were its only redeeming features - youre paying for location in relation to the MCG.

6

Lisa

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was a good big size but very dated. Needs refurbishing, but the bed was big and very comfortable.

4

Rhianon

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No parking despite being told parking was available. Very noisy with people in and out of rooms. In need of a major upgrade.

4

David

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I selected this hotel as it was close to St Vincents' Hospital which I needed to attend early the next morning for an Angiogram. On arrival, this place looked very smart, the desk staff were very helpful, and my room, on entering, looked very smart and clean. Later I noticed a fair bit of damage to the ceiling in the bedroom (water damage or condensation.) Then trying to freshen up after a long and tireing trip I kept banging my head on a glass shelf over the basin and the shower door will only half open as it hits the corner of the sink cupboard. There is a step up into the shower which is too high for me as I have a leg that won't bend and I had bad angina at the time and couldn't take the risk. For a newly refurbished hotel, I thought it was very badly designed. There was no dishwashing detergent to wash any dishes if they were used. There was no information on where to eat (nothing available at the hotel, only a coffee bar.)

6

Narelle

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The bed was a little too firm. Bathroom very small. Good area to stay.

6

Michelle

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall bed was comfortable The condition of the room and furniture are old and need replacing updating Need hand towels in bathroom to dry your hands Also need folder with information for places to eat, things to do, places to see etc in room which would be really helpful as I’ve never been there before. Overall the staff were lovely..

6

Gregory

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely employees who were very helpful at all times. The issue was the bathroom. For some reason the floor of the shower was 40 cm above floor level which means you needed to climb in and out. This was made more difficult by the placement of the sink next to the door which meant the door only opened one third of the way. This makes the shower unsuitable for larger people, especially those who are not flexible. It was a shame as everyone was wonderful.

8

Wendy

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were friendly, room was clean. One power point was hanging out of the wall with wires exposed. Room could do with a freshen up, paint, general dings, wear and tear fixed. Was a little noisy and car park was a bit difficult to navigate at times. Unfortunately the coffee shop/restaurant was closed.

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Service

Service is mixed: many guests praise friendly, helpful staff and easy check-in, while others report rude or unresponsive interactions and limited after-hours support.

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8

Rudy

Jun 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff

8

Bianca

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely helpful staff eat check in close to a lot but far away for quiet nights

6

Kellie

Dec 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The young man who checked me in was delightful.

10

Mark

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Was at this more for four nights. Staff were extremely hlepful. Smelt lovely and fresh when I walked in and the room was also. The property is a little dated however the new owners have been making improvements.

8

Travis

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the hotel room was clean and comfortable staff were welcoming good distance to walk to city

4

Megan

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

You are paying for an old, ill equipped, very basic room. No coat hangers, batteries in the remote, utensils of any kind even though there was a microwave in the room. The 'leather' lounge was badly peeling, the bed headboards stained and furniture was in disrepair. The photo is of the cafe advertised to open at 7:30am but in real time not until after 9am. The photo also doesn't show multiple piggy backed power leads at the front door reminiscent of a third world premises. Paint was bubbling and peeling from the bathroom walls, the window sill stained, grout in between tiles blackened and vanity falling apart. Fortunately the sheets were clean. I was visiting a relative at the nearby hospital and wanted to check out a couple of days early and there was no flexibility here. I was directed to Expedia although I booked through Wotif and was billed by Travelscape . . . The staff were not interested at all in helping me. The detailed invoice I found after booking showed that the Saturday night rate was double that of Thursday- Friday which felt misleading. I would never stay here again or recommend it.

8

Julie

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Delightful lady greeted me late at night when I arrived. Was nice to know thre was 24/7 reception service. The service and place exceeded my expectations for what I was in need of - safe place to stay for a few hours. Great price, location, and a spacious room.

10

Nigel

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms, awesome staff

2

Peter

Nov 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived at reception, female tells me not received any booking and has no room. I attempt to show her my emails and receipts for payment. She wouldn't look at me. Evenrually she said you need to phone Agoda sometime they no good. We had driven 2 and half hrs . I ask her for help, she wouldnt look at me, then kept ignoring me.

2

Benjamin

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

I never write poor reviews. I either love a hotel or if it’s not quite up to par I just don’t stay there again. But Comfort Inn was so terrible I have to share my negative experience. I was booked for 7 nights for a work gig nearby. Firstly, the manager and staff were rude and unhelpful and even dismissive. The customer service was woeful. They acted like they were doing me a favour letting me stay in their run down filth hole. Every cheap piece of furniture in the room was either damaged, dirty, or broken. The outside window to the driveway was bent out of shape and couldn’t be closed. That made the room not secure. The tiles in the bathroom were broken, stained, or grotty. You had to sit sidesaddle on the loo to do a bowel movement. Light switches didn’t work or were broken. The king size bed was two beds clipped together (like some other hotels do) but one side was inches lower and sagging. The state of the communal areas was so disgusting. I sat on a stair a few times to wait for an uber, and there was a dried blood stain on the wall the whole week, with a small pile of cigarette butts on the floor beside. Reception refused to assist when another guest was blaring music. They just waved me away and wouldn’t answer the phone. The walls are paper thin and doors slamming and people having loud sex above us. I had booked the room based on photos on Expedia to work at the desk in the room during my stay. But the desk was a bench and completely wrong height for chair.

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Location

Very convenient for the MCG, hospitals, and public transport; easy access to Collingwood eateries and walking routes to the city. A few guests felt the immediate area and nighttime atmosphere were unsafe.

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Greg

Feb 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location was great for us.

10

MICHAEL

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s close to trains and trams and Collingwood eateries. Ideal location and quiet.

4

Laura

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Area around the hotel very unsafe and not nice to look at

2

Michael

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived late. Lady woke up to give us access though there was many scary homeless people around and asking for drugs. Room wasn't as described in pictures at all. Putrid sorry bad place

10

Daniel

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff , room was clean and surprisingly hotel was very quite, parking out front on street was easy and free from 10pm to 8am. Also for us it was a matter of location as just a 2min drive to eye hospital from hotel. No complaints from this customer.

8

Travis

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the hotel room was clean and comfortable staff were welcoming good distance to walk to city

6

Amy

Mar 16, 2024

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Loved the location, easy walk to the MCG! This Hotel needs major updating. I feel the cleaners did the best they could with what they had to work with, which is old. Beds were comfortable and staff were helpfull, but those were its only redeeming features - youre paying for location in relation to the MCG.

8

David

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was easy. Come and go as you wish. No one around. The room was spacious and it had everything you need. The location is spot on. No problem whatsoever.

10

Scott

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot to commute to the Australian open.

10

kieron

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location for the cricket at the M C G . Bit of a stroll to the city but a scenic one though a park

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Dining

Dining is limited: several reviews note the on-site cafe/restaurant is closed or opens late, and nearby options can be scarce at certain times.

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Jeanette

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very happy with my stay in this hotel. The only downside was being a Sunday night there was very little options close by for dinner and breakfast was only available after 7.30 which was not an option for us as we had to be left by 7.30. But overall was happy with our stay

8

CHRISTOPHER

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms were clean and comfortable. Not quite the same as descriptions. There are some strange people that stay there. Close to transport and shops. Nice cafe at front. Budget hotel and pricing was good.

8

Jeremy

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was great. King sized bed very comfortable , Shower excellent. Off street parking good but tight for a big SUV. Security covered outside areas. Staff pleasant and obliging.It was a pity the Cafe was closed.

6

Ian

Aug 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The pictures on the website definitely did not match the actual premises. The onsite cafe was deserted, apparently as a result of covid and staff had no idea on its reopening Staff were quite abrupt and not really helpful at all Our room had huge cracks in the wall, paint peeling from the bathroom area, power points hanging off the wall to name a few Ideal accomodation for members of a footy team to have somewhere to hang out but for a couple, pay the extra for a better quality facility However, great location, just felt maintenance has fallen off and the overall property has been let go At least onsite parking was a definite bonus

4

Megan

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

You are paying for an old, ill equipped, very basic room. No coat hangers, batteries in the remote, utensils of any kind even though there was a microwave in the room. The 'leather' lounge was badly peeling, the bed headboards stained and furniture was in disrepair. The photo is of the cafe advertised to open at 7:30am but in real time not until after 9am. The photo also doesn't show multiple piggy backed power leads at the front door reminiscent of a third world premises. Paint was bubbling and peeling from the bathroom walls, the window sill stained, grout in between tiles blackened and vanity falling apart. Fortunately the sheets were clean. I was visiting a relative at the nearby hospital and wanted to check out a couple of days early and there was no flexibility here. I was directed to Expedia although I booked through Wotif and was billed by Travelscape . . . The staff were not interested at all in helping me. The detailed invoice I found after booking showed that the Saturday night rate was double that of Thursday- Friday which felt misleading. I would never stay here again or recommend it.

6

Shane

May 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Generally clean and quiet facility. No extra blankets in the room - reception area felt messy and cluttered which gave off ‘backpackers vibes’ rather than a quality Comfort Inn facility. Cafe was not enticing to the eye.

4

Andrew

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I didn’t like anything about it . It was in the middle of a renovation. The state of the room was shabby. People getting up in the middle of the night running down the corridors . No room service. Completely without any merit Never again will I witness such a dump

8

Wendy

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were friendly, room was clean. One power point was hanging out of the wall with wires exposed. Room could do with a freshen up, paint, general dings, wear and tear fixed. Was a little noisy and car park was a bit difficult to navigate at times. Unfortunately the coffee shop/restaurant was closed.

6

John

Aug 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean and comfortable but that's as far as it went. Signs that its getting a bit tired - sticking bathroom door, dirty external windows (but it was the second floor). And poor overall design. TV faces the bed ( - OK) but the couch just looks into the bathroom. Having a very mini kitchen eg having a sink and 2 plates and 2 knives and forkes was appreciated. (I hate it when you have to try and fill a kettle from the bathroon tap.) Most dissapointing was that there was no sign that the attached and advertised breakfast/coffee bit was active. The room for this exists but it just had rubbish bags stacked against the door. No wake-up coffee! Oh- and dont try and take even a half decent sized car into the parking space. We had a jeep and even with the mirrors folded in every proximity alarm went off in RED. ie it is a real squeeze between the wooden fence and the shubbery.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8 $108	9 $190	10 $544
11 $64	12 $69	13 $67	14 $64	15 $67	16 $64	17 $184
18 $67	19 $67	20 $73	21 $69	22 $63	23 $112	24 $132
25 $70	26 $74	27 $73	28 $72	29 $72	30 $91	31 $202

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $98	2 $89	3 $89	4 $93	5 $91	6 $88	7 $98
8 $93	9 $88	10 $98	11 $88	12 $88	13 $200	14 $197
15 $133	16 $98	17 $92	18 $88	19 $92	20 $98	21 $120
22 $94	23 $92	24 $88	25 $92	26 $92	27 $342	28 $348
29 $128	30 $522

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