CROWNE PLAZA MELBOURNE BY IHG, Melbourne

Crowne Plaza Melbourne By Ihg - A 4-star riverfront hotel with convention facilities, outdoor pool, and multiple dining venues

This 4-star hotel on Spencer Street in Melbourne CBD features 432 rooms ranging from 25 sqm Standard Rooms to 57 sqm Suites, all equipped with 55-inch smart TVs, coffee machines, and free WiFi. Premium Rooms offer views of the city, Yarra River, South Wharf, or Crown Casino. Facilities include a 24-hour fitness center with TechnoGym equipment, an outdoor heated pool open from 6am to 9pm, and valet parking for $80 per day. Dining options include Ottie's restaurant serving Australian-European cuisine, Dive Bar cocktail lounge, Pow Wow café, and 24-hour in-room dining. The hotel connects to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and is 400m from Crown Entertainment Complex. Southern Cross Station is a 7-minute walk, and Batman Park tram stop is 100m away. Crowne Plaza Melbourne offers ten meeting spaces at Pearl Riverfront for events up to 400 guests, with dedicated event managers and AV technology.

Pros

Direct riverfront location with views of the Yarra River and city skyline

Multiple dining venues including a full-service restaurant and 24-hour room service

Heated outdoor pool accessible year-round from 6am to 9pm

24-hour fitness center with TechnoGym equipment and yoga space

7-minute walk to Southern Cross Station and 100m to Batman Park tram stop

Cons

Valet parking costs $80 per day with no complimentary option

No spa or sauna facilities are available on-site