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Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

★★★★ 44 Spencer Street, Melbourne, AU

7.9 guest rating· 16434 reviews

About this hotel

Vintage Interior Decor

The Great Southern Hotel Melbourne, located opposite Southern Cross Station, boasts vintage interior décor that adds a touch of charm to your stay.

Convenient Location

Situated just a 10-minute walk from Crown Casino and Etihad Stadium, this hotel offers easy access to Melbourne's popular attractions, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking to explore the city.

Upgrade Notice

Please note that from October 2023 to April 2024, the hotel will be undergoing a major lift upgrade project. While this may cause some inconvenience, rest assured that the management is working to enhance the property for your future comfort.

Book your stay at the Great Southern Hotel Melbourne for a delightful blend of vintage elegance and modern convenience.

Rooms & rates

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West Executive with No Housekeeping Service

Sleeps 3 · 25 m² · Double bed, Sofa bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

The triple room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The triple room features a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV.

Superior Twin Room Stair Access Only

Sleeps 2 · 18 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

The twin room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The twin room offers a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

West Executive Room

Sleeps 3 · 25 m² · Double bed, Sofa bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

The double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV.

Standard Queen Room

Sleeps 2 · 16 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

This basic budget style room features coffee and tea making facilities, LCD TV, telephone, air-conditioning/heating, ironing facilities and a small safety deposit box. Included is a queen bedding. There is a compact private bathroom. This room may contain a shower over bath. For all special requests, please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability. Please note this room type may be located in the external atrium section of the hotel or the internal Spencer section. It has no scenic view. Elevator access is available to the floor, and stair access may then require (maximum 11 steps) to the room. Please note that all rooms are individually furnished and the photos are presented as a guide only.

Mini Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 11 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

This compact budget style room is smaller in size. The room features coffee and tea making facilities, LCD TV, telephone, air-conditioning/heating, ironing facilities and a small safety deposit box. There is a compact en-suite with shower. Included is a double-size bed. All rooms are 11sqm. Please note this room type is located in the external building. Elevator access is available to the floor, and stair access is then required (maximum 11 steps) to the room. Rooms are facing an external atrium. There is no scenic view. Please note that all rooms are individually furnished and the photos are presented as a guide only.

Standard Queen Room with No Housekeeping Service

Sleeps 2 · 16 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

This basic budget style room features coffee and tea making facilities, LCD TV, telephone, air-conditioning/heating, ironing facilities and a small safety deposit box. Included a queen bedding. There is a compact private bathroom. This room may contain a shower over bath. For all special requests, please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability. Please note this room type may be located in the external atrium section of the hotel or the internal Spencer section. There is no scenic view. Elevator access is available to the floor, and stair access may then require (maximum 11 steps) to the room. Please note that all rooms are individually furnished and the photos are presented as a guide only. Please note there is no housekeeping service during your entire stay. Fresh towels and amenities can be collected at reception and used towels can be left outside the room for collection between 9:00 and 14:00. Housekeeping can be requested for additional charge of AUD 20 per day.

Superior King Room

Sleeps 2 · 18 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

This modern style room features coffee and tea facilities, LCD TV, telephone, centralized heating/air-conditioning, ironing facilities, and a small safety deposit box. There is an en-suite with shower. Included is a king-size bed (2 single beds pushed and zipped together). All rooms are 18sqm. Please note this room type is located in the external building. Elevator access is available to the floor, and stair access is then required (maximum 11 steps) to the room. Rooms are facing an external atrium. Windows are not available in this room type. There is no scenic view. Please note that all rooms are individually furnished and the photos are presented as a guide only.

Family Room with No Housekeeping Service

Sleeps 4 · 34 m² · 2× Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 2× Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

This spacious family room features include coffee and tea facilities, LCD TV, telephone and centralized air-conditioning/heating. There is an en suite with a shower. Some rooms have a bath. All rooms are 34sqm. It includes a King size bed (2 single beds zipped together) and can be configured as either 2 Kings, 1 King & 2 Singles or 4 Singles. You can request your preferred bedding configuration in the Special Requests Box at the time of booking. Please note this room type does not have scenic views. Please note that all rooms are individually furnished and the photos are presented as a guide only. Please note there is no housekeeping service during your entire stay in this room. Fresh towels and amenities can be collected at reception and used towels can be left outside the room for collection between 09:00 and 14:00 hours. There is an additional charge of AUD $20 per day for room cleaning.

Superior King Room with No Housekeeping Service

Sleeps 2 · 18 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

This modern style room features coffee and tea facilities, LCD TV, telephone, centralized heating/air-conditioning, ironing facilities, and a small safety deposit box. There is an en-suite with shower. Included is a king-size bed (2 single beds pushed and zipped together). All rooms are 18sqm. Please note this room type is located in the external building. Elevator access is available to the floor, and stair access is then required (maximum 11 steps) to the room. Rooms are facing an external atrium. Windows are not available in this room type. There is no scenic view. Please note that all rooms are individually furnished and the photos are presented as a guide only. Please note there is no housekeeping service during your entire stay. Fresh towels and amenities can be collected at reception and used towels can be left outside the room for collection between 09:00 and 14:00. Housekeeping can be requested for additional charge of AUD 20 per day.

Superior Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 18 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

This modern style room features coffee and tea facilities, LCD TV, telephone, centralized heating/air-conditioning, ironing facilities, and a small safety deposit box. There is an en-suite with shower. Included is 2 single beds. All rooms are 18sqm. Please note this room type is located in the external building. Elevator access is available to the floor, and stair access is then required (maximum 11 steps) to the room. Rooms are facing an external atrium. Windows are not available in this room type. There is no scenic view. Please note that all rooms are individually furnished and the photos are presented as a guide only.

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Restaurant
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
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  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Heating
  • Key card access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property

Location

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44 Spencer Street, Melbourne, AU

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say7.916434 reviews

+ Great location+ Friendly staff+ Value for moneyNoise disturbancesCleanliness issuesPoor room condition
Cleanliness6.8
Service8.8
Location9.3
Room Quality6.8
Amenities7.3
Value for Money8.2

Guest review

9.0

Location

Lynette · AU · 2026-07-26

Very nice

8.0

Value for money

Nil

Stavros · AU · 2026-07-25

Guest review

8.0

location - close to railway station

Hammond · GB · 2026-07-25

Good to know

All guests must sign the property’s Terms of Stay.

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check in. This credit card and photo ID must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation and on your photo ID. If the booking has been made in a different name to the guest’s name on arrival, an authorisation form will need to be completed.

Please note that there is a non-refundable 2.0% credit card fee when you pay with a Mastercard, Visa, UnionPay, American Express, Diners Club or JCB credit card.

Early check in available for an additional $30.00 from 10:00 am only (subject to room availability).

Late check out is available for an additional $35.00 up until 1:00 pm (day use rate applies after 1:00 pm). Please notify reception by 10:00 am on your check out date if you require a late check out.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Parking

Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 30 per day.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 1 year old stay for AUD 15 per person per night when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

People 1 year old and over stay for AUD 40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.