The hype
Sparkling clean and ultra-modern, but the location is strictly for shoppers or business travelers in the east.
Mercure Melbourne Doncaster
$100-170/ noapte
Rezervă dacă You want a polished, modern base in Melbourne's eastern suburbs attached to a massive shopping mall, and don't care about being in the CBD.
De ce o iubesc oamenii
- Direct access to Westfield Doncaster for endless dining and movies
- Legitimately high-end gym with a Pilates reformer (rare for hotels)
- Views of the Melbourne skyline or Yarra Ranges from higher floors
Privire rapidă: A slick, glass-clad shopping fortress that feels more like a high-end apartment complex than a traditional hotel.
Evaluat de @ananyafrey: I stayed here for a quick reset and the heated pool was exactly what I needed. We spent the whole evening eating tacos at Chido Chido downstairs and watching movies in the room. If you need a stress-free break near Westfield Doncaster, this is it.
Oaspeții care au stat aici au spus
Reality check
Room service can be slow or missing items, and the in-room coffee cups are comically small.
- You are visiting family in Doncaster or Box Hill
- Your idea of a perfect vacation involves a massive Westfield mall next door
- You need a serious gym workout while traveling
Curățenie și Întreținere
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- Housekeeping: Daily service, generally excellent. Minor complaints about carts blocking halls.
- Bathroom hygiene: Sparkling. Grout is new (2021 build), no mold reports found.
- Maintenance: Pristine condition. Paint is fresh, carpets are unstained.
- Linens & towels: Fresh and crisp, though some found towels a bit thin.
- Odors & scents: Neutral to fresh. No 'musty' or 'smoke' complaints found.
Sleepability™
8LINIȘTIT
0-4ZGOMOTOS
4-7.5MODERAT
7.5-10LINIȘTIT
- Rooftop terrace events (until 11pm)
- Hallway cleaning trolleys in the morning
Înainte să rezervi
Bine de știut
- Parking is ~$25 AUD/night for non-members, but cheaper ($15) if you join the loyalty program
- The pool is indoor but connects to an outdoor terrace — it's heated but some find it chilly
- Breakfast is a buffet ($35 AUD) with barista coffee included
Ce să împachezi
- Gym gear — the fitness center is actually worth using
- Earplugs if you plan to sleep before 11pm on a weekend
- A travel mug if you like a large tea/coffee in your room (supplied cups are espresso-sized)
Geniu pentru Cameră
Selecții de top
- High-floor 'City View' rooms for a distant but sparkling skyline vista
- Deluxe Double (40sqm) if you are bringing kids — the Standard Double is too cramped
Camere de evitat
- Rooms directly below the Level 3 terrace if you are sensitive to foot traffic/music
- Standard rooms near the elevators (high traffic)
Geniu pentru Cereri de Cameră – copiază și lipește
“I would love a high-floor room with a City View, ideally away from the elevators and not directly under the rooftop terrace event space.”
Întrebări frecvente și sfaturi ascunse
Tot ceea ce vrei de fapt să știi înainte de a rezerva.
Is there free parking?
No. Self-parking is approx. $25 AUD per night, or $15 for loyalty members. Valet is available for higher cost.
Is it near the city?
Not really. It's 15km east. Expect a 25-40 minute drive or a bus ride to the CBD.
Does it have a pool?
Yes, a heated indoor pool on Level 3 that opens onto a terrace.
Is breakfast included?
Usually not, unless booked in a package. The buffet costs ~$35 AUD per person.
Can I open the windows?
No, windows are floor-to-ceiling and sealed for soundproofing/safety.
Is there a restaurant on site?
Yes, 'The Restaurant' (Modern Australian) and a bar, plus Chido Chido (Mexican) is often mentioned in promotions.
Sfaturi de Insider
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Join the Accor loyalty program before booking to save $10/night on parking immediately.
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The 'Standard' rooms are tight (22sqm); the 'Superior' is only slightly bigger (26sqm). Jump to 'Deluxe' (40sqm) for real space.
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You can walk directly into Westfield Doncaster via a side entrance — perfect for rainy days.
5 lucruri pe care trebuie să le știi înainte să pleci
💡The 'indoor' pool can feel drafty because it connects to the outdoor terrace.
💡Housekeeping carts are frequently mentioned as blocking hallways in the morning.
💡The in-room coffee cups are tiny — barely a mouthful.
💡You get free sparkling water from a dispenser in the lobby (bring a bottle).
💡The Pilates reformer in the gym is a rare find for a hotel in this price bracket.
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