633 Little Lonsdale Street 2610, 3000 Melbourne, Australia
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Hotel Description

You know, I stumbled upon Wonderful Westside Place during a quick trip to Melbourne last spring, and honestly, it kind of surprised me how tucked away it feels on Little Lonsdale Street—right there in the heart of the CBD, but not smack in the middle of the chaos like some spots on Collins or Bourke. I mean, it’s just a stone’s throw from Flagstaff Gardens, which is perfect if you need a breather from the city buzz; I grabbed a coffee from a little cart near the entrance one morning and just wandered through the paths, dodging joggers and office workers on their lunch breaks. Check-in was a breeze—arrived around 3 PM after a delayed flight from Sydney, and the staff were all smiles, no fuss with paperwork, though fair warning, parking’s a bit of a nightmare in this area unless you snag a spot in the underground garage early (it’s tight, but secure). The lobby has this modern vibe with polished concrete floors that echo a little when it’s quiet, and there’s always that faint, welcoming scent of fresh linen mixed with whatever they’re brewing at the in-house cafe—nothing fancy, but it hits the spot after a long day.

What really sold me on the place, though—well, besides the solid 4-star setup without feeling overly pretentious—was the rooms themselves. Mine was on the higher floor, overlooking the tangle of laneways below, and you could hear the distant hum of trams rattling along Spencer Street at night, which I actually found sort of soothing, like white noise for insomniacs (though if you’re a light sleeper, ask for something facing inward). The bed was plush, king-sized with those crisp white sheets that make you sink right in, and the bathroom had one of those rain showers that feels like a mini spa session—hot water pressure was spot-on, no complaints there. Breakfast downstairs is buffet-style with decent options: fresh pastries from a local bakery (I think they source from Queen Vic Market, just a 10-minute walk away), eggs any way you like, and even some vegan stuff if that’s your thing. It’s not the most extravagant spread, but for the price, it’s reliable, especially during peak season like footy finals when everything else books up fast. Oh, and the Wi-Fi? Blazing—streamed a whole movie without a hitch while sorting emails.

All in all, if you’re heading to Melbourne for work or a weekend escape, I’d say give Wonderful Westside Place a go—it’s got that balance of comfort and convenience without trying too hard. You’re steps from Southern Cross Station for easy airport runs, and honestly, popping over to Hardware Lane for dinner (those Italian spots are killer) or hitting up the market for fresh produce makes it feel like you’re living like a local, not just visiting. Sure, the elevators can get crowded during morning rush—nothing major, but pack some patience—and rooms aren’t huge, but they’re smartly laid out. Worth it for the value, especially if you time it right in the quieter months like autumn; you’ll thank me when you’re not fighting crowds everywhere else.

Rooms

  • Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults
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SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Rialto Towers: 750 m
  • Docklands Park: 1.2 km
  • Carlton Gardens: 1.4 km
  • Community Garden: 1.6 km
  • Immigration Museum: 1.2 km
  • Old Melbourne Gaol: 1.5 km
  • Living Legacy Forest: 1.2 km
  • Kurth Kiln Regional Park: 650 m
  • SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium: 1 km
  • Victoria University City Tower: 500 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Taketori: 100 m
  • Restaurant Foglia di Fico: 150 m
  • Restaurant Madame K’s Vegetarian – CBD: 100 m

Top attractions:

  • Eureka Tower: 1.7 km
  • Melbourne Zoo: 3.9 km
  • Cooks’ Cottage: 2.9 km
  • Melbourne Museum: 2.4 km
  • Southbank Promenade: 1.8 km
  • Old Treasury Building: 2.3 km
  • Shrine of Remembrance: 3.3 km
  • Manchester Unity Building: 1.6 km
  • Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: 3.8 km
  • ACMI – Australian Centre for the Moving Image: 1.9 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Ornamental Lake: 3.6 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Elwood Beach: 8 km
  • St Kilda Beach: 7 km
  • Sandridge Beach: 4.7 km
  • Middle Park Beach: 5 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Flagstaff: 400 m
  • Train Southern Cross Station: 650 m
  • Train Flagstaff Train Station: 400 m
  • Metro Melbourne Central Station: 1 km
  • Bus Essendon Keilor CollegeLock St: 14 km
  • Bus El Reno Cres/Roberts Rd (Airport West): 15 km

Closest airports:

  • Melbourne Airport: 19 km
  • Moorabbin Airport: 22 km
  • Essendon Fields Airport: 10 km

Facilities

Kitchen:

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Bathroom:

  • Towels
  • Private bathroom

Outdoors:

  • Private pool

Wellness:

  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Living Area:

  • Desk

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating

Room Amenities:

  • Ironing facilities

Languages spoken:

  • English

Safety & security:

  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Video
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Luggage storage

Most popular facilities:

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Luggage storage
  • Air conditioning
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 00:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 10:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

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