Rydges Bell City Hotel & Residences (Preston, Greater Melbourne) - Hotel reviews, photos, rates

Also Known As:: Rydges Bell City Hotel And Residences; Bell City Hotel Residences; Bell City Preston; Rydges Bell City Hotel & Residences Preston, Greater Melbourne

Address: 215 Bell Street, Preston, Darebin, Victoria 3072, Australia

Region: Australia > Victoria > Greater Melbourne > Darebin > Preston

Amenities:

Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

Ranked #1 of 3 hotels in Preston

Price range (per night): INR6,720 - 10,664

Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Bell City is a hotel complex like no other. Our accommodation options range from the luxurious and sleek open-plan studios to extremely affordable and comfortable budget rooms with access to extensive resort-style facilities. No matter what your budget, Bell City has you covered. With multiple bars and restaurants on site, Bell City has dining and entertainment options for every occasion. Rydges Hotel & Residences Bell City offers luxurious 4.5 star stylish and spacious Manhattan-style open plan 1 & 2 bed studios. All Rydges Hotel rooms feature the Rydges 'Dream Bed', self-contained kitchenettes, lounge and dining area, LCD TV, Foxtel, high speed internet, and stunning views of Melbourne and surrounds. Location: Bell City is perfectly located for any traveller wanting to explore Melbourne’s fashionable inner north just 20 minutes from the CBD and 15 minutes from Tullamarine airport. Access to the city, major hospitals, universities, and inner suburbs is simple, with tram, train and bus stops all within minutes of the hotel. Jump on the 86 tram for quick access to the fantastic eateries and chic stores of the Smith Street, Gertrude Street and Brunswick Street precincts in Fitzroy, head another couple of stops to the Carlton Gardens and Melbourne Museum, or stay on for the full trip to Etihad Stadium and Docklands. Take the train through the scenic Merri Creek reserve straight to the MCG, or continue on to the city for great shopping and even better coffee in its myriad hidden laneways. High Street’s bars, cafes and boutique stores are within easy reach. Local icons include the hip Northcote Social club and the beautiful art deco Westgarth Cinema. Dine in nearby Lygon Street, boasting the finest coffee and Italian restaurants. ... more less

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Bleask2871

Forbes, Australia

Senior Contributor

21 reviews

13 hotel reviews

Reviews in 15 cities

14 helpful votes

“Very Good Accommodation in Melbourne North”

Reviewed 7 May 2013

Booked 4 nights in May (Thurs - Sun) via the Rydges Web page as I'm a Rydges Priority rewards member. Location is in Preston and was chosen to due proximity to family. Rydges Bell City is a refurbished Hospital and is huge: about 800+ rooms. Plenty of parking ($7 night but Bell City hosts many conferences, so parking can be... More

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Hi Bleask2871, What a wonderful breakdown of the rewards program, we appreciate you sharing this tip with other guests! The great “pub grub” you mentioned is from JD’s diner. We are looking forward to having you stay with us again soon. Kind regards, Hotel Management More

Bill L

Geelong, Australia

38 reviews

14 hotel reviews

Reviews in 18 cities

12 helpful votes

“A convenient and comfortable place in Melbournes Northern Suburbs”

Reviewed 5 May 2013

We stayed at this Rydges complex over the weekend as we had events to attend in Melbournes northern suburbs. The attraction of this accommodation was it's close proximity to many of the surrounding suburbs and the price. We booked on line and this was among the most competitive prices. The room has been recently refurbished, adorned with many art works... More

Hi Bill L, Thank you for your wonderful review of your stay here, we appreciate the positive feedback. The recent refurbishment was a carefully considered one, with style and comfort in mind. We look forward to having you stay here again soon. Kind Regards, Hotel Management More

Mark R

Odiham, United Kingdom

Top Contributor

88 reviews

51 hotel reviews

Reviews in 62 cities

39 helpful votes

“Great service, but some rooms to avoid”

Reviewed 26 April 2013 via mobile

I visited here for a conference(~170 in the group) and was very impressed with the service and response of the staff around the venue. I was leading several sessions so to have staff who were flexible and responsive to changing needs in terms of room layouts, break times, etc was really helpful. The food was good and they managed to... More

Hi Mark R, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us, we appreciate our feedback. The noise levels in different rooms can vary a little, we understand that different types of travellers have different needs, and we are glad to hear you were able to be moved to a more suitable room. The conferencing and events... More

Amr_Marghany

Melbourne, Australia

Contributor

13 reviews

5 hotel reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

7 helpful votes

“Very good rooms in the rydges residence, nice for initial settlement, good location too”

Reviewed 24 April 2013

The view was nice, we didn't really have much service so I can rate it, as Rydges has no breakfast or daily service scheduled as it is a furnished studio more than being an hotel room and features a long term accommodation, so you pay by the week not by the day. Internet was cheap, 40$ for a month which... More

Hi Amr, Thank you for your review on our longer stay accommodation option, Rydges Residences, we are pleased you both enjoyed our stay. The rooms are very similar to the hotel rooms we offer, with more tailored pricing options for those who are needing to stay longer, and as a bonus this gives you access to the cheaper rate internet.... More

Rosa255346

Ballarat, Australia

1 review

“RosaC - Poor attitude”

Reviewed 22 April 2013

I stayed at Rydges Bell City Hotel on 20 April 2013, in Bell Street Preston. The staff were friendly. The room was fairly comfortable. At about 7.30 p.m. I could hear some loud music coming from somewhere nearby, this music got even louder at about 9.30 p.m. There is a $4.00 tray charge if you order room service, I ordered... More

Hi Rosa, Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your stay, we were disappointed to hear that the email you sent has not yet been responded to. Can you please re send it to tim_glass@rydges.com for it to be actioned as soon as possible. We value our customers, and would like to rectify this situation. Kind Regards,... More

Marcus9000

Scotland

50 reviews

28 hotel reviews

Reviews in 30 cities

19 helpful votes

“Excellent rooms”

Reviewed 9 April 2013 via mobile

Rydges is in the Bell City complex alongside Sleep & Go. The rooms are far superior in Rydges, as you may expect. The view was great and the service exemplary. As with Sleep & Go, you are 20 mins from the Airport and 40 mins from the CBD by tram. This wasn't a major issue as the tram is cheap... More

Hi Marcus, We were pleased to hear you had a comfortable stay here with us at Rydges Bell City, the views are simply amazing, we couldn't agree more. CHILL has just undergone a new menu launch with our new executive chef, Tony Baker, we are glad you had the opportunity to try it. Looking forward to having you stay with... More

Karen B

Tadcaster, United Kingdom

Senior Reviewer

10 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

1 helpful vote

“Excellent hotel”

Reviewed 9 April 2013

We arrived very late at the hotel, but were met by friendly and efficient staff. Unfortunately the room we had requested in the comments section of our booking was not available, but we were told that this would be addressed the following day and it was. They even moved all our belongings for us. The rooms were a good size,... More

Hi Karen, Thank you for your wonderful feedback on your stay here with us, we were pleased to hear that you enjoyed two stays here. Pleased to hear that our staff were able to fix the room mistake quickly, we are guessing you were moving to one with a beautiful view of the city. We look forward to having you... More

SandraEd

Churchill, Australia

18 reviews

15 hotel reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

15 helpful votes

“Just average.”

Reviewed 2 April 2013

Nothing special but if you need to stay in this area of Melbourne then you dont have many choices. Its a long tram ride in to the CBD of Melbourne though. The staff at check-in werent all that enthusiastic to serve us. They just finished their chatting before looking up to then say "oh can we help you?' The rooms... More

Hi Sandra, Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback on your recent stay. We agree, the rooms are very well laid out and comfortable, and we do offer long term accommodation as you suggested, with options to suit different budgets. We were disappointed to hear our staff weren't their usual bubbly selves, and are looking into this.... More

Mary S

hobart

Reviewer

5 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

2 helpful votes

“Bell City Preston "not good"”

We stayed our first and last time at Bell City,I had a voucher from living social so the room only cost $80,we checked in no problems and got good directions and help from the desk about how to get to our destination Rod Laver Arena for a concert (Paul Simon,whom was brilliant by the way!)I had a quick shower that... More

Hi Mary, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about the issues that you experienced during your stay, we are looking into them and apologise for the extended wait for your room service. Having also personally seen Paul Simon at Bluesfest in recent days, it appears that you also have exceptional music taste, and we are glad... More

hewyyung

Wy Yung

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“No way to run a business”

Reviewed 31 March 2013

We have stayed at Aluxstay Apartments and the Bell City Hotel for four times now and until our last stay we have had no problems and rated the hotel complex highly. We had a two night booking to celebrate a birthday and on the morning of 29th March we were told our son's partner had suddenly gone into labour. We... More

Hi Hewyyung, Congratulations on a happy healthy grandson, lovely to hear. We were disappointed to hear about the issue with the refund, as it is our priority to ensure that guests needs are catered for. Please email tim_glass@rydges.com to confirm your booking details so that we can issue a refund as soon as possible, and again we apologise for the... More

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