Best Accor property in Melbourne

[DJTravels]

Hey braintrust!

Looking to stay in Melbourne CBD for work (but also a day or two of leisure after) for a few days in August. Currently considering four properties that are quite competitive with the current sale:
- Sofitel is coming around $260 p/n, tempting as a Platinum given lounge perks
- The city Pullman is only $180 p/n and still has a lounge, but seems not many recommend?
- The Melbourne central ibis is dirt cheap at $95 p/n. Small room so probably can't work for long in there, but for that price, maybe it's worth giving up the lounge and amenities? Location seems great too
- Movenpick $160 p/n. Pool looks really nice, but again no lounge, so debating if I'd trade it for lounge at pullman.

Just keen to hear people's opinions on the list so far, and if you have another property you prefer, chime in! I realise I covered a pretty wide range from cheap to luxury haha

 

[markis10]

Sofitel, great views including the loo with a view in the men’s. If value is your aim the Ibis at the top of town usually has large rooms and apartments going cheap.

 

[jase05]

Sofitel and Pullman on the Park are my two favourites

 

[Daver6]

I always stay at the Sofitel (I write this now from my room in at the Sofitel).

Downsides are the bathrooms are on the small and dated size in the standard rooms. They all have a shub too. That's a deal breaker for some. Also no pool if that's important.

Do you have status? I really like the Sofitel lounge.

I've been close to staying at the city Pullman but pictures make it look like it doesn't have a desk to work at potentially.

 

[aikman]

ibis - rooms are small but the room I was given only had a stool, not a chair, so can't really work in there. Room is compact, tall building so you may have good views, buffet breakfast is good, location is central albeit up a small hill

Pullman - I was given a room without a desk but the lounge is suitable for working in, it is quiet and has nooks and crannies. Room quality is typical and slightly modern, low building so view is likely to be poor, breakfast is a la carte and is ok, central CBD location, lounge is self serve only

Sofitel - I was given a suite upgrade with desk and dining table so no problems working from the room, the lounge is a large open space and busy during dining sessions, not sure if it's open outside of those times. Room is ageing and is traditional 5 star, tall building so good views, traditional service in the lounge with table service only, location is not as central as the others so you will need to do some walking, good buffet breakfast in the restaurant

Movenpick - haven't stayed

 

[jase05]

I've been close to staying at the city Pullman but pictures make it look like it doesn't have a desk to work at potentially.

Pullman in the City is on my banned list. Average hotel and even worse staff.
We go to Melbourne a lot for football and if it’s at the MCG we will often choose the Pullman in the Park but otherwise it’s the Sofitel mostly.
Mrs Jase stays at the Novotel South Whatf for work a couple of times per year and I’ve tagged along before. Good location IMO and decent enough property but no EL

 

[serfty]

Pullman in the City is on my banned list. Average hotel and even worse staff.

Are you referring to Albert Park or the City Centre (I know you like the old Hilton)?

SWMBO really likes the City Center Pullman for our staycations - central to her needs (). She does not like high floors so the Sofitel is a no go.

 

[jase05]

Are you referring to Albert Park or the City Centre (I know you like the old Hilton)?

SWMBO really likes the City Center Pullman for our staycations - central to her needs (). She does not like high floors so the Sofitel is a no go.

Albert Park has been on the banned list for years and is an absolute dump.
Pullman City Centre I’ve found is pretty average and last couple of experiences weren’t great so I’ve added that one to my banned list for now aswell