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Travel Blogs from Melbourne
And the countdown begins...
As Sunday night approaches the reality that it is 4 short sleeps until my other half abandons me for 2 weeks. Troy has just done a trial pack of all the gear for his rugby tour and there is a lot to take... None-the-less much of his casual gear will come with me. I'll give you a quick run down... Troy's tour is 23 days of rugby, rugby and more rugby with a bit of sightseeing crammed in on the side ...
That's the Law
Its a new week in Melbourne and this week I am working in a local Law Firm as there Boardroom waiter. Sound pretty intriging?!?
I had to be there at 8.30am this morning and my day did start rather interesting. I had a new jumper which I put on this morning as it was slightly fresh. I was fully dressed in my Uniform which containes a white shirt. Well now before I entered my workplace for today I went to the toilet and I realised that I am completly ...
Smell bone= Melbourne
... just strike a free tour and so I did but I was fortunately unfortunate as the free walking tour has coming to its end.
From Flinder Street I followed the track to Federation Square> Contemporary Art Musuem>> end!
I must have missed out lots of things in the 2hours walking before this!! It actually start at 10am where all those weirdo gather and lead by the tour guide ...
Its been a good day
... in St Kilda on the beach after we had a very late lunch and a cheeky pint in the afternoon. However the weather was ok but not to warm so we went into the city for a few more drinks. But Liz needed to get first some different shoes. In Melbourne you are not getting anywhere in when you are wearing flip flops. We found a nice store and the had a sales where you can buy 2 pairs of shoes for AU$30. So I ...
And Now for a Word
... her trusty sewing machine... but it was really designed for when I went to the UK, so it's warm... but can make you occasionally overheat just a tad. Couple this with a light top and you have a recipe for a massive head cold! The coat will be wonderful in the evenings, but for the days (especially as we are dodging in and out of the convention centre) it could be a bit a) bulky, b) too heavy.
So... all but blustered into the front door of the Hilton, I checked in ...
Location
Other places to stay in Melbourne
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Crowne Plaza Melbourne
Docklands, Melbourne | 4 star hotelfrom $215- Brilliant Hotel & Staff
- Pleasantly surprised....
- Uncomfortable beds
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Travelodge Southbank Melbourne
Southbank, Melbourne | 4 star hotelfrom $125- Location, location, location
- Overrated
- Great Value for Money
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Hotel Ibis Melbourne
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne | 3 star hotelfrom $107 -
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne | 5 star hotelfrom $248- Westin is better
- Good location, great room
- Love it!
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Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne | 4 star hotelfrom $320- We would love to go back
- Good choice for Melbourne
- Very Dissapointed
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Crown Towers
Southbank, Melbourne | 5 star hotelfrom $255- Fantastic Stay at Crown Towers!
- Very poor
- I love Crown - especially Crystal Club
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The Victoria Hotel
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne | 2 star hotelfrom $109- Great location...but...
- Watch out!! There might be a mouse in your room
- We never stay anywhere else
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PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport
Arrival Drive, Melbourne Airport, Melbourne | 3 star hotelfrom $208- Outstanding Customer Service
- Two different experiences
- Fab view of the Airport, Kept my 2 year old happy.
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Novotel Melbourne on Collins
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne | 4 star hotelfrom $181- Good value, pleasant stay
- Good Location, Average accomodation
- Most enjoyable
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Mercure Welcome Melbourne
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne | 3 star hotelfrom $107- Good location
- Worst experience ever
- Great Location
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The Langham, Melbourne
Southbank, Melbourne | 5 star hotelfrom $239- Perfect experience
- Langham Melbourne Beaut Little Spot of Luxury
- Great first stop
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Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne | 4 star hotelfrom $110- Above average
- Will not stay here again
- My Choice Always
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Oaks On Market
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne | 4 star hotelfrom $141- Okay weekend at Oaks on Market
- A good find
- Great hotel in a Great Location
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Rydges Melbourne Hotel
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne | 3 star hotelfrom $159- VERY dirty and outdated
- Really nice and good location!
- Asians Beware!
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Hilton Melbourne South Wharf
South Wharf, Melbourne | 4 star hotelfrom $187 -
Crown Promenade Melbourne
Southbank, Melbourne | 4 star hotelfrom $210- Lovely hotel
- Like an IKEA catalog
- Crown for Business
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Park Hyatt Melbourne
East Melbourne, Melbourne | 5 star hotelfrom $258- Beyond What We Expected
- Gorgeous hotel, lousy service
- Park Hyatt
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InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne | 5 star hotelfrom $253- Dissappointed
- Wow! A 5 Star European Style Aussie Hotel!
- Not bad, but not great
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St Kilda Road Parkview Hotel
Melbourne, Melbourne | 4 star hotelfrom $136 -
Stamford Plaza Melbourne
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne | 5 star hotelfrom $130- Nice except for size and noise
- Gradually fading, but still one of the better choices
- Very unprofessional and under trained staff.
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Hilton On The Park Melbourne
192 Wellington Parade, Melbourne | 4 star hotelfrom $184 -
Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport
10-14 Centre Road, Melbourne | 3 star hotelfrom $192- Es ist ein Holiday Inn
- Comfortable Airport Hotel
- Wouldn't go back
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The Westin Melbourne
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne | 5 star hotelfrom $223- Great - if it's your sort of style
- What you would expect from the Westin...
- The Ultimate Melbourne hotel
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The Sebel & Citigate Albert Park Melbourne
Melbourne, Melbourne | 4 star hotelfrom $142 -
Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne | 4 star hotelfrom $175- Fabulous Location
- Best place we stayed at in Oz
- Dig It!!!
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Mantra on Russell
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne | 4 star hotelfrom $160- Really good
- Great service at Saville
- Perfect holiday
