Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank, an IHG Hotel

Great location and value for $$. We stayed at Holiday Inn as location was close to venue as we were staying in the city for a concert (10 min Uber from Sidney Myer Music Bowl) It was a little tricky to find - as we came from the other direction via car - ther is a driveway next to Bloch (dancewear store) that you have to turn into. If you come from the other direction there is no visable sign for Holiday Inn - so if you're driving in, pop in your maps *Bloch Southbank* and you'll see the driveway next to it! -Walking distance to Sidney Myer, and walk across the bridge to Rod Laver and other venues. -7/11 open late across the road for midnight snacks and if you need any other essentials. -A little small on the room size but overall perfect for an O/N stay!! -Buffet breakfast included bacon, hash browns, scrambled eggs and other goodies - incredible! They can also cater to allergens (I'm gluten free *not Coeliac*) and successfully checked out tummy grumble free :) Thank you!

The check in was easy. We paid to park our car for three days at the hotel and it was very easy to do. The hotel itself is modern. The room was spotlessly clean, comfortable bed, with everything you need for a three day stay. Breakfast was included in the price and was just a normal hotel breakfast, nothing fancy but fine. The location was great, Just a short walk to the restaurants along the South bank. Go over the bridge, through the station underpass and you come out on the junction of Flinders and Elizabeth Streets. The staff were friendly and we plan to make this our go to hotel when we return.

The facilities were great, really clean and smelled very nice! We really liked the bar area and balcony space. The manager on duty was considerate of the issues we faced unlike the two members beforehand. The breakfast was really good for it being ‘free’ although the stay is more expensive than most places so thats balanced out. They handled busy period very well we never had to wait. Location was amazing, could walk to everywhere.

The property was spacious and in an excellent location in Melbourne to reach everything we wanted to see. The hotel breakfast was fantastic and on site parking was excellent with no issues finding a space. Beds super comfortable and had a good sleep. I noticed cabin crew also stay here which shows that sleep is peaceful!! We have completed two stays with one more to go, both times the staff were helpful and friendly, even storing luggage while we drove the Great Ocean Road. Highly recommend.

Everything, from the moment you enter the lobby with their amazing exclusive scent, to the friendly staff, to the room which was lovely, and with a fantastic view. One of the best hotels I’ve stayed, in Melbourne. It’s not the ritz but if you want value for money and a clean easy place to stay, close to Southbank you should book your next city stay here.