Crowne Plaza Melbourne is located on the banks of the Yarra River opposite Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Center and Crown Casino, just 5 minutes' drive from the central business district. It features a 24-hour fitness center, a heated rooftop pool, dining outlets and abundant meeting facilities. This 4.5-star hotel offers a range of guest rooms and suites, many with breathtaking views of the Yarra River , City Skyline and the Bay. Each room at Crowne Plaza Melbourne features large windows, a work desk with free WiFi access, coffee machine with complimentary pods and 55-inch LCD TV. The hotel features three dining outlets which include Ottie's - the hotel's signature restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; Dove Bar and Pow Wow, an on-site café. Staff at the 24-hour reception desk can arrange dry cleaning services and city tours. Located withing the free Tram zone, with a stop only 66 feet from the hotel. Southern Cross Station is just a 5-minute walk from the Crowne Plaza Melbourne. It is within walking distance of Southbank, Docklands and South Wharf precincts.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Located in the heart of Melbourne, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Private parking available


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
9.0
High score for Melbourne
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nick
    Australia Australia
    Awesome gym, good sized rooms and just a flash looking place.
  • Carolyn
    United States of America United States of America
    I had a river view room. The bed was king size and comfortable. The room and bathroom were spacious and clean. Breakfast buffet offered a variety of options and very tasty. There was made to order egg or omelettes available. The hotel is in close...
  • Andrew
    Australia Australia
    Position was fantastic for what we needed. Perfect.
  • Grigsby
    Australia Australia
    Location and cleanliness. Staff extremely helpful. Very comfortable
  • Shelley
    Australia Australia
    Very stylish and comfortable and the location was excellent. Nice bar too.
  • K
    Kieran
    Australia Australia
    The location and value for money is great. Staff are very friendly.
  • Barbara
    Australia Australia
    The location was fantastic. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms were very spacious and bed was very comfy.
  • Fadi
    Australia Australia
    Breakfast buffet was fantastic. Great staff who were friendly and helpful.
  • Jallay
    Australia Australia
    Staff were amazing especially Tonny on reception, the lovely Karjal who helped my Mum who was scared to go down the escalator, Lily in the restaurant and the concierge who also ran to help Mum with her trolley. The dinner meal at Ollie's was...
  • Tamii
    Australia Australia
    The hotel staff were fantastic, so kind and polite. The room was upon arrival was clean and the house keeping the next day was great. The overall service was fantastic. I cannot fault anything. It is a pleasant place to stay.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Ottie's Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Australian • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
  • Pow Wow Cafe
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern

Amenities of Crowne Plaza Melbourne, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
Activities
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 70 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Thai
  • Chinese

House rules
Crowne Plaza Melbourne, an IHG Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 5 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 70 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBEftposCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

For rates that include breakfast, please note that different policies and additional supplements may apply for extra guests. Payments relating to hotels in Australia incur a merchant service fee of 1.9% for all credit cards, in addition to the total amount payable. All Advance Purchase bookings that are pre-paid are excluded from the Credit Card Merchant Service Fee. Self-parking is available at Care Park on the corner of Siddeley and Flinders Street, Docklands for $17 per exit.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Crowne Plaza Melbourne, an IHG Hotel

  • Room options at Crowne Plaza Melbourne, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite
  • Check-in at Crowne Plaza Melbourne, an IHG Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Crowne Plaza Melbourne, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Crowne Plaza Melbourne, an IHG Hotel is 0.7 miles from the center of Melbourne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Crowne Plaza Melbourne, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Swimming pool
    • Happy hour
    • Fitness
  • Guests staying at Crowne Plaza Melbourne, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
  • Crowne Plaza Melbourne, an IHG Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Ottie's Restaurant
    • Pow Wow Cafe
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.