On this trip I was spending one night in Melbourne. I arrived early in the morning from San Francisco, and was departing the following morning to Singapore. I’ve been to Melbourne twice before, and both times stayed at the Park Hyatt (which is nice, but hardly feels like a Park Hyatt).
While I was tempted to stay there or the Grand Hyatt, I ended up booking the Sheraton Melbourne. This was for the simple reason that I needed one more elite night with Marriott to requalify for Ambassador Elite, and that seemed like the most practical option.
My rate at the Sheraton Melbourne was reasonable, around 145USD all-in.
I took an Uber from the airport, which took just over 30 minutes in rush hour. The Sheraton is located on Little Collins Street, in the CBD.
At the door I was greeted by a bellman, and informed that the lobby was up a level.
Sheraton Melbourne entrance
The Sheraton has a bellman on the ground floor, but then you take up the elevator to the lobby, on the first floor.
Sheraton Melbourne lobby
Sheraton Melbourne lobby
This Sheraton is only a few years old, and in my opinion they did a spectacular job with it. This really feels like something that’s much nicer than a Sheraton.
Reception was just down the hall from the elevators, and I was greeted by a friendly front desk agent. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that my room was ready, even though I was checking in so early. I had used a confirmed suite upgrade to get a suite for this stay, given that it was expiring soon.
I was surprised to learn that the Sheraton Melbourne doesn’t have a club lounge. I was under the impression that all Sheratons do as a brand standard amenity. At least off the top of my head I can’t think of any Sheratons that don’t.
I could select breakfast as my elite welcome amenity, but I knew I’d be going to the airport really early the next morning (so I could review several lounges), so I just chose the points as my welcome amenity.
Sheraton Melbourne reception
I was also given a voucher for a complimentary house beverage at the hotel’s restaurant, Little Collins St Kitchen.
Sheraton Melbourne Platinum drinks
The lobby isn’t very big, but otherwise consists of a few cozy sitting areas.
Sheraton Melbourne lobby seating
Sheraton Melbourne lobby seating
Sheraton Melbourne lobby seating
With key in hand I took the elevator to the 12th floor, where my room was located.
Sheraton Melbourne elevators
I was assigned room 1201, located at the end of the hall.
Sheraton Melbourne hallway
Sheraton Melbourne suite exterior
Sheraton Melbourne floorplan
This was a legitimate suite, which is to say that there was a door between the living room and bedroom. The living room featured a loveseat and a seat along the other window, along with a TV and a closet in the far corner of the room.
Sheraton Melbourne suite living room
Sheraton Melbourne suite living room
Then there was a door leading to the bedroom, which featured a king size bed with the signature Sheraton bed.
Sheraton Melbourne suite bedroom
The bathroom was in a separate room, though there was a glass shield separating the two rooms, and then there were blinds you could raise or lower.
Sheraton Melbourne suite bedroom
Across from the bed was a chair, a flat screen TV, and a desk with another chair.
Sheraton Melbourne suite bedroom
Sheraton Melbourne suite desk
The minibar was underneath the TV. In addition to drinks and snacks, there was also a kettle with tea and coffee.
Sheraton Melbourne in-room minibar
Sheraton Melbourne in-room minibar
Sheraton Melbourne in-room minibar
The bathroom featured a toilet, sink, and then a shower “compound” with both a walk-in shower with two shower heads, as well as a bathtub.
Sheraton Melbourne suite bathroom
Sheraton Melbourne suite bathroom
Sheraton Melbourne suite bathtub
Toiletries were from Le Grand Bain, the signature Sheraton scent, which I oddly quite like.
Sheraton Melbourne suite toiletries
My room had nice views of the surrounding CBD, and even some parks and churches in the distance.
Sheraton Melbourne suite view
Sheraton Melbourne suite view
As far as the hotel’s other amenities go, the hotel has a spa. It’s just branded as “The Spa at Sheraton Melbourne.” I didn’t get a treatment, but you can find the spa menu here.
Sheraton Melbourne spa
Right next to the spa is the hotel’s beautiful indoor pool.
Sheraton Melbourne pool
Sheraton Melbourne pool
The gym is also in this area, but every time I went to take pictures there were people in it, so I ended up not getting pictures. It was a pretty standard Sheraton spa, though.
While I didn’t eat there, the hotel’s all day dining restaurant is Little Collins St Kitchen, and it at least looked inviting. It’s located right next to reception.
Sheraton Melbourne Little Collins St Kitchen
Sheraton Melbourne Little Collins St Kitchen
Sheraton Melbourne Little Collins St Kitchen
My schedule in Melbourne was a little crazy. Keep in mind I had taken redeyes two nights in a row (from Tahiti to San Francisco to Melbourne), and I landed in the morning. So in the morning I worked and walked around town (though it was raining much of the day), and then at 2PM I fell asleep. Amazingly I slept until midnight, and then I worked until shortly after 5AM, and then got ready to head to the airport.
Sheraton Melbourne bottom line
I had an excellent stay at the Sheraton Melbourne. Sheraton is a brand that’s so inconsistent, with most of their hotels being past their prime and not terribly nice.
The Sheraton Melbourne, conversely, is actually a really nice property. Now, the hotel doesn’t have a club lounge, which is rare for a Sheraton, but that didn’t bother me.
All things considered I had a great stay, though also didn’t use many of the hotel’s amenities.
If you’ve stayed at the Sheraton Melbourne, what was your experience like? Do you have a favorite hotel in Melbourne?
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