Mercure Melbourne la Trobe Street

Facilities: Opened in 2026, it's brand new. Always choose new over old! Cleanliness: The room and bed linens were clean. Ambiance: Beautiful environment, you can't go wrong with an Accor Group hotel. Service: Excellent service, very attentive, and they even had a front desk staff member who spoke Chinese.

Pros: 1️⃣ Great location: Very close to Southern Cross Station, and there's a bus stop right downstairs with direct routes to Carlton Gardens, Bourke Street, etc. It's also convenient for Vline and Skybus, and Queen Victoria Market is within walking distance. 2️⃣ Modern environment: It's a very new hotel, and the overall view is quite nice. The breakfast view even gives off a bit of a Central Park vibe. There's a water station offering still and sparkling water. 3️⃣ Breakfast: It was decent, acceptable. Cons: 1️⃣ Breakfast: I stayed for 6 days, and the breakfast selection was exactly the same every single day – no variety at all. It could definitely be richer, and perhaps offer some noodles or other options. The hotel also offers dinner, which tastes good but has limited choices. 2️⃣ Room: A bit small. Like other Australian hotels, it doesn't provide toiletries or slippers. 3️⃣ Service: It was okay. Sometimes they'd forget to restock supplies.