Is a Melbourne hotel club lounge useful for a family with a teenager?
We may pay extra for lounge access but are unsure whether its food replaces ordinary meals.
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Where to Stay in Melbourne
Choosing a Melbourne base for transport, dining, sport and family trips.
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Should a short Melbourne stay be in the CBD or Southbank when walking is limited?
We have two or three nights after a road trip and want food and major sights within a manageable distance.
How can I find a Melbourne hotel with usable outdoor space?
We will stay for two weeks in November and want a terrace, garden or outdoor pool where we can relax at the property.
Where should theatre visitors stay near Melbourne's Regent Theatre?
We have an evening show and want a reasonably priced room that makes the journey home easy.
Is a compact two-bedroom Melbourne apartment enough for three adults?
A visitor is comparing a 45-square-metre apartment with kitchen, balcony and pool.
Where should I stay for easy visits to a friend in Moonee Ponds?
A solo first-time Melbourne visitor wants a convenient hotel or apartment with simple meals and a moderate budget.
Should a first Melbourne stay be in the CBD or St Kilda?
The travellers want a convenient base but also like the idea of a beachside neighbourhood.
How can four women compare central Melbourne two-bedroom apartments?
We want shops, restaurants and a supermarket within easy walking distance for a two-night visit.
Which central Melbourne hotel suits four adults who want short walks and good food?
Two parents and two adult children will shop, eat out and rely on public transport for eight nights.
Where should a mother and adult daughter stay for two relaxed Melbourne nights?
We want markets, shopping, meals and time to unwind without spending the whole trip in transit.
Where should drivers stay for Melbourne, Frankston and a Great Ocean Road departure?
We arrive by car from the Mornington Peninsula, have one evening with friends in Frankston and leave west via Geelong.
Which Crown Melbourne hotel should we choose for a casino-centred New Year's stay?
We want a special room and convenient access to the casino but are comparing several hotels in the complex.