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The City Square Motel

3.0 of 5
67 Swanston St., Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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Ranked #56 of 194 hotels in Melbourne
4.0 of 5 stars 68 Reviews
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  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • Flat screen TV(3)
  • Central location(3)
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Witleyflopsybunny
Guildford
Senior Contributor
40 reviews
34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

Unfortunately our flight from Tasmania touched down at 6 p.m. on a Sunday just when the hotel reception closes. However I rang the motel and was given a security code to get in, told the room number and that the key would be left outside our room; we had no problems at all in accessing our room. The motel name... More

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MeganMarks
Adelaide, Australia
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

Like others have said, get past the pokey little lobby and this place is just great! The rooms are cheap and well spaced out. Ample breakfast included (toast and spreads, coffee and tea). Location couldn't be better, so close to anything in city centre. Will definitely be back to visit again and again! More

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cffndncr
Brisbane, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011
1
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As others have noted, the lobby and lift are a bit run-down, but once you get past that the hotel is great. Staff and friendly and helpful, offering good advice for us out-of-towners. The room is clean, and the little kitchenette is great for short stays. However, the best part of the hotel is definitely the location; it is perfect,... More

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le_corb
Western Australia
Contributor
17 reviews
21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011

I am currently staying at this motel on the second floor in a single room and it is just perfect. Well designed little space enough for my bed, kithcenette, ensuite and flatscreen tv. The location is incredible, a stones throw from fed square. The cleanliness of the room is outstanding and the bed is comfy. Such incredible value for money,... More

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Jill B
Houston, Texas
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

After reading other travelers' comments, I was prepared for the '70's-look. However, when we checked in, I was initially shocked by the drap decor. That quickly passed when I realized the hotel is an old one which means cement walls, which means quiet, quiet, quiet. I also realized the floor was clean, the beds were clean, the bathroom was clean,... More

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jhgfhsdg
New Zealand
Reviewer
5 reviews
18 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

After the rave reviews on here I felt I had to post this. I chose this hotel because we were on a tight budget and because it had good reviews on here, all of which said it was clean and spotless. We paid $135 for a triple room which is one of the non-renovated ones. The foyer and lift were... More

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NeverBloodyHome
Melbourne
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28 reviews
25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Come across this property on the Choice Hotels website and booked direct. Needed a night in town, nothing flash as all i would be doing is sleeping approx 7 hours in between business dinner and early morning meetings. Impressive for under $150 a night and will definately stay again. Where else in Melb CBD can you find such a bargain.... More

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dnaza
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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6 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011

Reasonably priced on Melbourne Cup Weekend given the central location ! We could walk everywhere as it is close to everything - Federation Square, Flinders Street, Yarra River Cruise, Eureka Skydeck, etc. Trams were just in front of the hotel, and the free City circle Tram was just around the corner. Reception was very helpful. Room is clean and comfortable.... More

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visitor715
Singapore, Singapore
1 review
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

My 3 days stay in the clean room at this centrally located hotel could have been more pleasant if not for the guy at the reception who was impatient and rude. When I checked in on Nov 5, a Saturday, he ran through the administrative routine until I asked the time and place of the breakfast. Instead, he went on... More

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ChezPAW
Lower Portland, Australia
Reviewer
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011

Very centeral to city, wlak anywhere close for dinning out, Staff very friendly and helpfull. Room very tidy and clean More

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