The hype
Travelers are consistently impressed by the friendly staff and spacious, modern rooms, often calling it the best option in the northern suburbs.
Novotel Melbourne Preston
$100-170/ noapte
Rezervă dacă You need a polished, reliable HQ in Melbourne's north near the hospital or university and don't mind a commute to the CBD.
De ce o iubesc oamenii
- Floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping city views on high floors
- Solid 4.5-star standards in a suburb usually lacking premium hotels
- Access to the massive Bell City complex amenities (pool, gym, multiple dining options)
Privire rapidă: A sharp, business-ready tower that feels surprisingly upscale for its suburban highway location, even if the 'resort' vibes are a bit shared-campus.
Evaluat de @KatHeath: I stayed here for a quick business trip and it was exactly what I needed. The room was spotless, the Nespresso machine was a huge perk, and having an iron ready to go made my morning stress-free.
Oaspeții care au stat aici au spus
Reality check
The 'city views' come with a side of traffic noise, and the housekeeping sometimes misses the finer details like dusting bedside tables or clearing garden rubbish.
- You have business at La Trobe Uni or Austin Hospital
- You want a full-service hotel experience without paying CBD prices
- You appreciate easy parking ($20/day) compared to the city nightmare
Curățenie și Întreținere
8.5
- Housekeeping: Generally reliable daily service, though reviewers occasionally note missed dust on bedside tables.
- Bathroom hygiene: Strong. Grout is typically white and silicone fresh. Water pressure is excellent.
- Maintenance: Good, but exterior areas (gardens, walkways) sometimes have accumulated rubbish.
- Linens & towels: Crisp white commercial grade. No complaints of stains or wear.
- Odors & scents: Neutral. No heavy perfumes, but hallways can smell of 'hotel cleaning product'.
Sleepability™
7.5LINIȘTIT
0-4ZGOMOTOS
4-7.5MODERAT
7.5-10LINIȘTIT
- Heavy traffic on Bell Street (trucks, sirens)
- Hallway noise due to gaps under doors
Înainte să rezervi
Bine de știut
- Credit card payments incur a 1.4% surcharge.
- The hotel is part of the 'Bell City' complex, sharing some facilities with Mantra and BreakFree.
- Tram #86 (to CBD) stops a short walk away on Plenty Road, but it's a 45-minute ride to the city.
Ce să împachezi
- Earplugs (essential for Bell St facing rooms)
- Swim cap (pool rules are strict)
- Myki card (for the tram/train into Melbourne)
Geniu pentru Cameră
Selecții de top
- Executive Suites on the top floor (Level 7) for the best soundproofing and city skyline views
- Garden-facing rooms for a significantly quieter night
Camere de evitat
- Low-floor rooms (Levels 1-3) facing Bell Street
- Rooms near the elevator bank (high foot traffic)
Geniu pentru Cereri de Cameră – copiază și lipește
“I am a light sleeper and would appreciate a room on a high floor (Level 5+) facing the garden/courtyard, away from the Bell Street traffic noise.”
Întrebări frecvente și sfaturi ascunse
Tot ceea ce vrei de fapt să știi înainte de a rezerva.
Is the pool heated?
No, the outdoor pool is unheated and seasonal. It can be brisk even in summer.
How much is parking?
Self-parking is $20 AUD per day. It's an open-air lot and secure garage mix.
Is breakfast included?
Usually not. The buffet at The Stampton costs around $35 AUD per person, though 'kids eat free' promos exist.
Can I open the windows?
Yes, most rooms have windows that open slightly for fresh air.
Is it pet friendly?
No, pets are not allowed.
How far is the airport?
It's about a 20-25 minute drive to Tullamarine Airport (MEL), making it a decent stopover option.
Sfaturi de Insider
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Join the Accor Live Limitless program before booking; members often get free wifi upgrades or late checkout priority.
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The 'Stampton & Co' cafe downstairs does a grab-and-go breakfast that's half the price of the full buffet.
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Ask for a 'refurbished' room; while most are modern, some corners of the complex are showing their 2008 vintage.
5 lucruri pe care trebuie să le știi înainte să pleci
💡The 'gym' is actually a proper commercial-grade fitness center (24/7) shared with the complex, better than typical hotel gyms.
💡You can't take leftover breakfast pastries out of the restaurant—staff enforce this 'stupid policy' strictly.
💡The walk to the tram stop involves crossing a very busy, multi-lane intersection.
💡The 'garden view' is sometimes just a view of the car park with some trees.
💡Room service has a $5 tray charge on top of the menu price.
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