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Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG

4.0 star property

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A room with a large window overlooking a cityscape at night, featuring a prominent tower and a well-lit interior with a coffee maker and a shelf.
A modern hotel with a prominent 'Holiday Inn Express' sign, surrounded by high-rise buildings and a busy street.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of a cityscape.
A modern bar area with wooden flooring and tables, a large window with a view of the city skyline, and a hanging light fixture.
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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35-47 City Road, Southbank, VIC, 3006
  • Place, Southbank Promenade
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Arts Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Crown Casino
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room (Free Breakfast)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of buildings.

Standard Room (Free Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

A room with a large window overlooking a cityscape at night, featuring a prominent tower and a well-lit interior with a coffee maker and a shelf.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom visible through a glass partition.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Free Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

A room with a large window overlooking a cityscape at night, featuring a prominent tower and a well-lit interior with a coffee maker and a shelf.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Free Breakfast)

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a pillow, a small table, and a view of a cityscape through a window.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Free Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Free Breakfast)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Free Breakfast) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Free Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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City view

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Free Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Free Breakfast)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Free Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Botanic, Free Brkfast)

A room with a large window overlooking a cityscape at night, featuring a prominent tower and a well-lit interior with a coffee maker and a shelf.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Botanic, Free Brkfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (High Floor)

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a pillow, a small table, and a view of a cityscape through a window.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (High Floor)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (High Floor)

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a pillow, a small table, and a view of a cityscape through a window.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (High Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (High Floor)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (High Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG offers 345 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 49-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a hydromassage showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Melbourne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Melbourne Skydeck. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a 24-hour gym are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the value of their stay
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Collins Street and Crown Casino
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A 24-hour business centre and 4 meeting rooms are available. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Great Room Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open 24 hours. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (AUD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Great Room Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 4 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 22 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2019
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.9 per cent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: AUD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.9 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 585 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really good at this hotel and stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Good hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Baljit

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean, amazing value, stay included parking and breakfast. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff explained everything well and breakfast was sensational.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, fab location great room 2122 on the corner would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kareena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, buffet breakfast was great. Close to everything. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room service and breakfast was good also
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel Rooms were a bit small, location was close to Southbank
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great, room, breakfast, location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet was fabulous
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Briony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edwardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very good free breakfast buffet
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, breakfast was a hit and all staff we met and interacted with were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lizanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location, clean rooms, nice breakfast, helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, great amenities and clean rooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very convenient and nice hotel to stay in. A easy walk to excellent restaurants along South Bank.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shopping was great, things closeby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, room was perfect for us and staff were friendly and helpful. Awesome complimentary breakfast and cheap parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast but very busy at 7am Saturday
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. I felt safe walking to the station & the MCG & back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean room, excellent block out blinds, good bathroom and comfy bed. Breakfast is a huge spread of cooked eggs bacon beans toast, pastries and cereals.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026