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The Crown Metropol Hotel, Melbourne

8 Whiteman St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia (show on map)

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“The Crown Metropol Melbourne, situated in a gleaming tower, has 658 luxurious rooms and sweeping views from the 27th-floor infinity pool.”

Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Melbourne.

Telegraph review:

“An urban oasis in Southbank, one of Melbourne’s busiest travel and business precincts. The hotel is imbued with a stylish, intimate atmosphere, all the facilities you’ll ever need and comfortable, design-conscious rooms.”

Guest rating

4.5 out of 5.0

Ranked 11th in Melbourne


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Value for Money

89.2 %

Ranked 10th in Melbourne


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All you need to know

This five-star hotel is located at 8 Whiteman Street in the Southbank district of the city. The hotel offers luxury and stylish accommodation options for visitors in Melbourne while some of the rooms in the hotel offer a great view of the city.

Crown Metropol offers spacious room options such as Luxe King Room, Luxe Twin Room, Urban Luxe and Loft. Other accommodation options in the hotel offer VIP facilities and access as well as a view of the city; the Luxe King Room with City View and Luxe King Room with Club Lounge Access.

The hotel is located in an excellent location; it offers a closeness to the city’s most famous and interesting places. Crown Metropol is also located close to major transport stations and systems, making it the ideal base to set off on an adventure into the city.

The Crown Entertainment Complex is located right next to the hotel while the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is located directly opposite the hotel. The iconic Eureka Tower is situated just 750 m away from the hotel.

The popular Southern Cross Station is about 1km away from the hotel while the closest airport to the hotel is the Melbourne Airport which is 20 km away.

Rooms in the hotel are fitted with standard amenities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning and a comfy sofa. The rooms also come with a private bathroom with thoughtful touches such as free toiletries and bathroom slippers.

 

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Recent guest reviews

3.5
Marie

10 May 2026

Great but could have been better- would still come back.. Bangkok hotels are far better even though a 4 star

Pool and location Reception was good making our rooms close to each other- we had 3 rooms Spacious rooms

Didn’t have a microwave Lights too dim in toilet and bath No coffee machine/nespresso- but can still live! Crowded lifts- not all were working Wifi was too slow- grandkids couldn’t connect to play their games

3.5
Robyn

10 May 2026

Nice but could be better.

How it’s in the crown complex.

Our room smelt like an ashtray upon arrival and throughout our stay!

4.0
Paul

10 May 2026

Fabulous

Everthing

4.0
Rochele

9 May 2026

NIGHT BEFORE OVERSEAS TRIP

The greeting from reception was perfect. The room was great, the location was perfect

4 adults 2 mugs 4 adults 2 cups 4 adults 2 coffee bags 4 adults 2 sugars 4 adults 2 cups 4 adults 2 wine glasses Once booked staff should update room to visitors.

4.0
Nicole

9 May 2026

Fun weekend with the kids

We felt comfortable in the room, and loved the pool.

The view was wasn’t great. I took my children for a special weekend in the city, but we were overlooking something that that looked like a blown up pile of dirt with random pieces of plaster and glass. People were walking on the streets and looking into the windows of our hotel and others above and below.

4.5
Brendan

9 May 2026

Great weekend away with the family

The pool area for the kids, beds were comfy, and location to crown, restaurants, etc...

4.0
Hoddo

7 May 2026

Very good

The room was a great size with comfy beds, the pool is very large with a hot plunge pool as well. the location was perfect for my work as well as surrounding activities for entertaining.

the soap dispensers could be checked more frequently as the one in my room shower was empty, then whilst in the shower up in the male spa section was empty as well. the buffet breakfast was too expensive at $47 dollars.

3.5
Rebecca

7 May 2026

Enjoyed the pool facilities disappointed we didn’t accrue crown points

Proximity to south bank

The desk hadn’t been wiped down, room was a little dirty.

3.5
Nicholas

7 May 2026

Enjoyable m, what we were expecting

Pool is excellent

Rooms are getting a bit dated

4.5
Nasarudin

7 May 2026

Fabulous

Nice,clean modern rooms

Nothing

4.0
Diane

7 May 2026

Great hotel. Staff always polite and friendly

Very nice facilities. Especially the pool area

We stayed 4 nights. Room wasn’t done until 5pm one day and not at all on another. Did not like dirty dishes left in passage for hours and hours.

4.5
Richard

6 May 2026

Nice relaxing stay , extra night or 2 next time.

Excellent location, clean rooms and helpful staff.

4.0
Tina

5 May 2026

Very good

Beautiful rooms, very lovely staff, amazing pool..

The rooms need power points by the beds and options for brighter lights.

4.5
Flora

5 May 2026

Awesome

Everything. Stay often , love it.

Sometimes the pool can be overcrowded but ok

4.5
Lynn

5 May 2026

Once I found it, the staff were very helpful and the facilities were very good.

It was clean spacious and the bed was super comfortable.

Believe it or not, maps couldn’t find it and I got lost walking there several times.

4.5
Gilbert

4 May 2026

Enjoy staying at the crown when we come to Melbourne

Location was perfect for getting around and the crown has everything under one roof

4.5
Melinda

4 May 2026

Enjoyable close to casino and entertainment

Location

Couldn’t connect to Kayo no smart TV

3.5
Harrison

4 May 2026

Good but not great

Was nice

Not as nice as towers

4.0
Michaela

4 May 2026

Very good

Breakfast and room service was nice

When I checked in and I added breakfast for 2 mornings I was disappointed that I was charged for my 2 daughters who had just turned 12 in march, online it had stated 2-12 were classified as a child not Adults. So that was disappointing

3.5
Whyte

4 May 2026

It was a lovley stay

The bed was very comfortable and the room was nice and dark making it easy to enjoy a sleep in.

Unfortunutly There was alot of noise comming from the hallway and from the water pipes. The shower pressure was not the best. The in room dinning would be better with more variety or all day breakfast option. The room only accomidates one chair to enjoy in room dinning. The bed needs more than two pillows on the bed.

4.0
Niki

3 May 2026

A great stay away for my birthday with the family

For someone who has a bad back, the comfyness of the bed is very important, and the beds here are so comfortable! The buffet breakfast was also fantastic, probably the best I have had in a hotel. The staff were also amazing. Unfortunately I had a fall on way back to the room and one staff member on my floor came immediately and was very kind and caring and made sure I was okay and that I had everything I needed.

Only a couple of things were disappointing when it came to the room. On arrival, we went to make a hot drink and the tea had not been restocked from the previous guests. Plenty and coffee and sugar but no regular tea. Also in the shower, the body wash was extremely low when we arrived and on our last day, it was completely empty when we went to shower.

4.5
Levi

3 May 2026

Clean, fun and relaxing stay in a great location.

room service fast. pool was great. beds comfy, also staff extremely helpful

i couldnt figure out the aircon but that definitely couldve been user error.

4.0
Josh

3 May 2026

Very good

We enjoyed our stay at the Crown, we have been there a few times.

Disappointed that they feel it’s fine to charge my credit card for car parking when we didn’t have a car. Still waiting for refund

4.0
Jacinta

30 April 2026

Very convenient location!

Came for work purposes and was very convenient. The location was very good for the place we needed to get to the next day.

The only thing that was a bit questionable was an old sock under the bed that we found when getting ready to check out

4.5
Carmine

30 April 2026

overall very happy

all went well

i think the price for the room was a touch high

4.0
Bree

30 April 2026

Very good

The views and everything was clean

I left my electric toothbrush and I havnt been contacted

3.5
Alison

30 April 2026

I felt the hotel was a little dated, the fridge was not clean and our couch was quite worn.

The cost of breakfast was really quite expensive considering you had to buy coffee on top.

Extra price to enjoy a coffee at breakfast

4.0
Roderick

29 April 2026

It was lovely one night to stay in crown to celebrate my bday. Unforgettable night.

Clean and close to tram.

Nothing

4.5
Jan

28 April 2026

Wonderful weekend

Location, restaurants, etc

4.5
Karli

28 April 2026

A fabulous way to end our little getaway to Melbourne.

Love the pool area on 27th floor and the buffet breakfast.

That there is little security at the lift area, which is directly adjacent to the Casino. An intoxicated man entered our lift on level 1 and tried to get off at the same floor as my daughter and I. It made us feel unsafe being two females with nobody else around.

4.5
Tara

27 April 2026

Fabulous

bed and pillows super comfy, love the pool and spa area

shower corners need more scrubbing

4.5
Sonya

26 April 2026

Fabulous

Great location

No phone charging ports by the beds, the shower takes a long time to heat up and is not powerful

4.5
Melanie

26 April 2026

Convenient and comfortable

Crown is predictably comfortable and modern

The view was a bit disappointing, after paying more the city view. We looked over a car park

4.5
M&l

25 April 2026

A much-needed sanctuary

We arrived after the most awful day having our son have his leg amputated due to bone cancer. We had unfortunately had our pre-provided accommodation taken away from us on this awful day, so needed to find somewhere to stay (we do not live local to Melbourne). As this was a last minute booking, the room was well-priced and in a location we knew would offer easy access to food (we were exhausted), and a place to be comfortable and to feel safe and secure while we waited for middle-of-the-night news as to our son's well-being. Staff were lovely, check in was easy, room was beautifully clean, bed was comfortable to rest our bone-weary bodies

Not a thing.

4.5
Kisina

23 April 2026

Fabulous

The room was very spacious, with a great view. All staff, at various times, were friendly and helpful. The pool was great (apart from the overly strict life guards!).

4.0
Jan

23 April 2026

Very good

Amenities

Parking is expensive

4.5
Mellissa

20 April 2026

A great stay perfect location would definitely stay again

We loved the staff , the room also the views were amazing

We did not like the Buffett breakfast It was not value for money Also first Buffett we went to and things like eggs were not cooked fresh for yoy

4.0
Kevin

20 April 2026

Very good

Location , staff put us near our daughter family as equested

4.0
Norman

20 April 2026

Very good

Upgraded room. Was very nice and great view of the city.

No toilet brush in the toilet. No biscuits to have with the tea or coffee. Otherwise no complaints.

4.5
Darren

20 April 2026

Fabulous

Location for event

Easy to get around

4.0
Samuel

19 April 2026

Really great location, view from the top floor was nice and staff were friendly

Beds were comfortable, check in was quick and staff were lovely

Breakfast room service could have been better. There was no number to call to make changes to the meal or complain once received it, and no comment box when ordering to make any changes to the menu. The pool was full and there was not enough sun beds for the amount of people. I wanted to relax and watch the kids in the pool but there was no where to sit as the chairs/lounges were all taken.

4.0
Allison

19 April 2026

Overall, it was a pleasant stay. Facilities were fantastic, rooms were clean and spacious

Clean, spacious rooms, great views

After paying for $100 for two for a buffet breakfast (which is very expensive for what was on offer), I was disappointed to pay $8:50 on top for a coffee. I thought this should have been included in the price.

4.0
Heidi

19 April 2026

Hotel was comfortable clean and appropriate for our stay

Beds were great, bathroom lovely good shower pressure, nice and clean

Room service was very over priced for what it was. Waste of money

4.5
Madeleine

18 April 2026

Great location, great sized room,

Convenient and well appointed

Couldn’t find the TV remote control

3.5
Laura

17 April 2026

Best views of the city

Great staff

Not 4ply toilet roll

4.5
Val

15 April 2026

Lovely stay

Location

Slow check in

4.0
Megan

15 April 2026

Nice stay overall

Close to everything

The view from our room was a car park

4.0
Beau

15 April 2026

Nice time away

Pool and the cleaness

The pillows

4.0
Michelle

13 April 2026

Great stay, awesome location...but beware in school holidays and kids using the facilities!

Location and easy to get to and from the city. Room was really spacious. Loved the adults only time at the pool. This should be made longer than the current 2hrs.

Booked a King city view room, but was given a low floor room with a view of a rooftop carpark and a freeway. Not as I expected and not the Melbourne City View I expected. Oh the pool in the afternoon, way too many kids screaming and running around. I got to the door and turned around and walked out. No consideration for other guests without children wanting a relaxing experience. Children should be restricted from using the pool from 5pm to 10pm. Giving adults more than the current 2hrs of adults only time.

4.0
Erin

13 April 2026

Very good

The staff were really friendly, room was nice and clean. Service was really great!

The pillows were quite uncomfortable. Really flat and felt like we were sleeping on nothing. We did get additional pillows brought up which helped. Our room view was a concrete carpark which wasn't ideal, especially when someone was doing burnouts in the middle of the night, but that isn't the hotels fault and it was just for 1 night

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Designated smoking area

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Currency exchange
  • - Tour desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - ATM/cash machine on site
  • - Concierge service
  • - Invoice provided

Activities

  • - Fitness centre
  • - Casino
  • - Bowling (additional charge)
  • - Mini golf (additional charge)
  • - Indoor pool
  • - Indoor pool (all year)
  • - Nightclub/DJ (additional charge)
  • - Evening entertainment (additional charge)
  • - Fitness
  • - Live music/performance (additional charge)
  • - Live sport events (broadcast)

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Trouser press (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Parking

  • - Parking garage

Pool and wellness

  • - Pool with view
  • - Heated pool
  • - Shallow end
  • - Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • - Swimming pool
  • - Swimming pool

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key card access
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Access to health care professionals
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