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Dear Phillip,Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that everything exceeded your expectations. Your satisfaction is our priority! We look forward to hosting you again soon.
it was a easy place to go to the footy and shopping .
john
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Mike on 22 Apr 2024
Hi John,Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to share your positive feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience and we look forward to welcoming you back to our property soon.
Hi Gulliver,It brings us great pleasure to learn that your stay at The Great Southern Hotel was enjoyable. This inspires us to keep giving each of our guests exceptional service. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Have a great day!
The staff at reception, housekeeping and in dining area were all courteous and happy to assist. The only drawback was lack of window in the room.
Beverly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Mike on 16 Apr 2024
Dear Beverly,We are happy to know you had a great time spending the night here at The Great Southern Hotel. This fuels us to maintain our excellent service to all our guests. Our staff would like to extend their thanks too!
8/10 Good
Colleen
12 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Colleen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Mike on 15 Apr 2024
Dear Colleen,It brings us great pleasure to learn that your stay at The Great Southern Hotel was enjoyable. This inspires us to keep giving each of our guests exceptional service. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Have a great day!
Close to Southern Cross Station. Easy walking to DFO and Marvel Stadium. Convenient dining options within the facility. Clean, friendly staff. Will definitely stay when next in Melbourne.
Dawn
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Mike on 15 Apr 2024
Hi Dawn,We are happy to know you had a great time spending the night here at The Great Southern Hotel. This fuels us to maintain our excellent service to all our guests. Our staff would like to extend their thanks too! We are looking forward to seeing you again here at The Great Southern Hotel soon. Have a great one!
Hi Allan,Thank you for appreciating our hotel. We strive to meet every expectation of our guests. We are happy to have served you, and it will be a pleasure to host you again. Have a great day!
The room was great, the property was great, reception and staff were great. Most of all, the location was great - close to all I required.
Estha
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Mike on 11 Apr 2024
Dear Estha,Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to share your positive feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience and we look forward to welcoming you back to our property soon.
6/10 Okay
Carol
9 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I didn’t like that my room was on the 100 level and i had to carry a heavy case down about 9 stairs. Probably my fault as i just asked for a room and took what i was given
Carol
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Mike on 11 Apr 2024
Hi Carol,Thank you for staying with us. Please be informed that our front office team is available around the clock to assist you with any concerns you may have during your stay. We appreciate your feedback. Have a great day!
Dear Paige,Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that everything exceeded your expectations. Your satisfaction is our priority! We look forward to hosting you again soon.
Dear Kaye,Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that everything exceeded your expectations. Your satisfaction is our priority! We look forward to hosting you again soon.
Great for an overnight FIFO for a gig. Great location, walking distance to Southern cross station and trams.
Staff really nice and helpful
Jenny
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Mike on 8 Apr 2024
Dear Jenny,We are happy to know you had a great time spending the night here at The Great Southern Hotel. This fuels us to maintain our excellent service to all our guests. Our staff would like to extend their thanks too!
10/10 Excellent
Arvid
5 Apr 2024
Arvid
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Mike on 8 Apr 2024
Dear Arvid,We are happy to know you had a great time spending the night here at The Great Southern Hotel. This fuels us to maintain our excellent service to all our guests. Our staff would like to extend their thanks too! We are looking forward to seeing you again here at The Great Southern Hotel soon. Have a great one!
So close to Southern Cross station and trams.
My room was quiet and had what I needed. Just basically slept there as I was out during the days.
Joanne
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Mike on 8 Apr 2024
Dear Joanne,We, at The Great Southern Hotel Melbourne, would like to extend our warm gratitude for giving us a perfect score as a reflection of your satisfaction while staying in our hotel. Please do visit us again next time, whenever you are here in Melbourne.
Dear Brian,We are happy to know you had a great time spending the night here at The Great Southern Hotel. This fuels us to maintain our excellent service to all our guests. Our staff would like to extend their thanks too! We are looking forward to seeing you again here at The Great Southern Hotel soon. Have a great one!
Dear Gurinder,Thank you for appreciating our hotel. We strive to meet every expectation of our guests. We are happy to have served you, and it will be a pleasure to host you again. Have a great day!
i like staying there as central/re public transport and older building hotel so usauly fair prices i can afford as on agedpension etc
alan
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Kaye on 2 Apr 2024
Dear Alan,Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're dedicated to providing memorable experiences, and your satisfaction lets us know we're on the right track. We eagerly await your next visit and the chance to exceed your expectations once more.Kind regards,KayeThe Great Southern Hotel Management
8/10 Good
David
30 Mar 2024
David
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 22 Apr 2024
Dear David,Thank you for appreciating our hotel. We strive to meet every expectation of our guests. We are happy to have served you, and it will be a pleasure to host you again. Have a great day!
NIce stay for both location and the hotel itself:)
Kirsti Sunde
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Kaye on 2 Apr 2024
Dear Kirsti Sunde,Thanks for sharing your lovely ratings with us and the community. We hope to see you soon!Kind regards,KayeThe Great Southern Hotel Management
Dear Gaye,Your positive comments brightened our day! We strive to deliver exceptional experiences, and your contentment confirms that we're headed in the right direction. We can't wait to see you again and hopefully surpass your expectations.Kind regards,KayeThe Great Southern Hotel Management
It was a safe, quiet place. Had an enjoyable stay. Thank you
Charlie
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Kaye on 2 Apr 2024
Dear Charlie,We are glad to have you as our guest. Thank you for your kind words. Please do not hesitate to visit us again next time. Kind regards,KayeThe Great Southern Hotel Management
Dear Codey,Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that everything exceeded your expectations. Your satisfaction is our priority! We look forward to hosting you again soon.
Hi Brian,It brings us great pleasure to learn that your stay at The Great Southern Hotel was enjoyable. This inspires us to keep giving each of our guests exceptional service. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Have a great day!
Good value Good breakfastConvenient for train , tram and river
Jean
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 25 Mar 2024
Hi Jean,Thank you for appreciating our hotel. We strive to meet every expectation of our guests. We are happy to have served you, and it will be a pleasure to host you again. Have a great day!
10/10 Excellent
Prof Peter, Ringwood North
24 Mar 2024
Prof Peter
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Mike on 15 Apr 2024
Dear Prof Peter,Thank you for appreciating our hotel. We strive to meet every expectation of our guests. We are happy to have served you, and it will be a pleasure to host you again. Have a great day!
It is very convenient to the train station and Skybus, has friendly staff and a good breakfast
richard
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 22 Mar 2024
Dear Richard,Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to share your positive feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience and we look forward to welcoming you back to our property soon.
8/10 Good
Steve
21 Mar 2024
Steve
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 11 Apr 2024
Dear Steve,We are happy to know you had a great time spending the night here at The Great Southern Hotel. This fuels us to maintain our excellent service to all our guests. Our staff would like to extend their thanks too! We are looking forward to seeing you again here at The Great Southern Hotel soon. Have a great one!
Dear Alison,It brings us great pleasure to learn that your stay at The Great Southern Hotel was enjoyable. This inspires us to keep giving each of our guests exceptional service. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Have a great day!
The shower was over the bath and very slippery. Not safe!
Gwen
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 21 Mar 2024
Hi Gwen,Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. However, we are glad to inform you that all our bathtubs are equipped with anti-slip measures. We take the safety of our guests very seriously and always try to ensure a comfortable and safe stay. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.
Room was ok. The floor in the room creaked as I walked. There was a few hairs left on the bathroom floor and a black curly hair on the bed sheets. The entrance to the hotel is full of people smoking at all times of the day. There is a guest laundry that charges $4 a load.
Monique
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 20 Mar 2024
Dear Monique,Thank you for your feedback. We want you to know that we take your concerns seriously, and we have informed our housekeeping team to investigate the matter. We would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused and assure you that we will take the necessary steps to address the issue. Please note that our front office team is available 24/7 to assist you with any concerns during your stay. They are always happy to help you in any way possible. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we look forward to hosting you again soon.
It serves a purpose for catch the train and skybus
Craig
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 18 Mar 2024
Hi Craig,We are happy to know you had a great time spending the night here at The Great Southern Hotel. This fuels us to maintain our excellent service to all our guests. Our staff would like to extend their thanks too! We are looking forward to seeing you again here at The Great Southern Hotel soon. Have a great one!
Funny elevator setup, specially if you are above 5th floor.
No freezer in fridge.
All lights always on after room service.
Programming of A/C not intuitive.
Loud bathroom exhaust.
John H
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 18 Mar 2024
Hi John,Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for sharing your valuable feedback. We understand that guests have different opinions. We appreciate your amazing rating and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
10/10 Excellent
Charchita
13 Mar 2024
It was good near the southern cross station and city which made my stay great.
Charchita
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 19 Mar 2024
Dear Charchita,Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to share your positive feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience and we look forward to welcoming you back to our property soon.
8/10 Good
Marise
13 Mar 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location if you are going to marvel stadium.
Marise
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 13 Mar 2024
Hi Marise,Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to share your positive feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience and we look forward to welcoming you back to our property soon.
8/10 Good
John
12 Mar 2024
I didn’t like the noise of footsteps pacing up and down in the room from above me , that continued until 1am in the morning until I yelled at them to shut up and and then they recommenced again at 5.30 am
John
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 13 Mar 2024
Hi John,Thank you for staying with us. Please be informed that our front office team is available 24/7 to assist you with any concerns or issues, such as noise disturbances during your stay. Our goal is to ensure you have the most comfortable stay possible. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
Close to public transport
Clean and affordable accommodation
Helpful and friendly staff
Linda
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 12 Mar 2024
Hi Linda,We are happy to know you had a great time spending the night here at The Great Southern Hotel. This fuels us to maintain our excellent service to all our guests. Our staff would like to extend their thanks too!
Hi Deborah,Thank you for appreciating our hotel. We strive to meet every expectation of our guests. We are happy to have served you, and it will be a pleasure to host you again. Have a great day!
6/10 Okay
Melinda
7 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Arrived at midnight from an international flight. Cold reception from the man behind the screen. Asked to complete safety questions and immediately felt that I'd chosen the wrong place to stay but too late to go elsewhere. Was asked for ID and a copy of my passport was taken. Uncomfortable about this given potential ID theft. I would like to know if the hotel then destroys this. Very noisy in the room with many doors banging, probably as the result of the strange open layout into a huge internal foyer. You get what you pay for... no frills. Won't return.
Melinda
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Mike on 7 Mar 2024
Hi Melinda, Thank you for sharing your experience. We apologize for any inconvenience during your arrival. To enhance security, guests are required to register at reception with a valid government-issued photo ID. Rest assured, guest information is securely stored for 14 days, accessible only to management, and promptly destroyed. We hope this addresses your inquiry. Additionally, our front office team is available to assist you with any concerns or issues you may have, such as noise disturbances during your stay. Our goal is to ensure you have the most comfortable stay possible. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
It is so convenient to Southern Cross Railway Station. My two friends and I were very happy thank you. Lovely and clean, staff most helpful.
Rosalee
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 7 Mar 2024
Dear Rosalee,Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that everything exceeded your expectations. Your satisfaction is our priority! We look forward to hosting you again soon.
Spencer Street is a very busy thoroughfare. Noisy and dirty. I side the hotel you do not hear the noise
Sheila
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 6 Mar 2024
Hi Sheila,We're glad to hear you had a good time at The Great Southern Hotel. This motivates us to continue providing outstanding service to all of our guests. Our entire team would like to thank you! We hope to see you again at The Great Southern Hotel in the near future. Have an awesome day!
8/10 Good
Emily
5 Mar 2024
Emily
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Mike on 26 Mar 2024
Dear Emily,Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that everything exceeded your expectations. Your satisfaction is our priority! We look forward to hosting you again soon.
6/10 Okay
Kevin
Travelled with group
5 Mar 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs a little maintenance. Expensive for what it was
Kevin
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 5 Mar 2024
Hi Kevin,Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize that we didn't meet your expectations. Could you please provide us with more specific details about your stay? This will allow us to investigate and address the issue promptly. Please ask our friendly front office team, who are available 24 hours a day, if you need anything. We hope that you will still choose to stay with us next time you visit Melbourne.
8/10 Good
Zenaida, Los Angeles
4 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient pick up point for our full day tour. Very close to landmarks and shopping areas. There’s a Skybus from the airport to Spencer St terminal walking distance to hotel.
Zenaida
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 6 Mar 2024
Hi Zenaida,Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that everything exceeded your expectations. Your satisfaction is our priority! We look forward to hosting you again soon.
Hi Yvonne,Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for sharing your valuable feedback. We understand that guests have different opinions. We appreciate your amazing rating and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
8/10 Good
gregor
4 Mar 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Easy to get to from airport. 1 bus & 4 min walk.
Was able to check in at 2am and given an extra hr to check out
gregor
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 4 Mar 2024
Hi Gregor,Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to share your positive feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience and we look forward to welcoming you back to our property soon.
I like it because the price is reasonable and it's convenient
richard
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Mike on 4 Mar 2024
Hi Richard,Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for sharing your valuable feedback. We appreciate your amazing rating and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Did not look like the pictures, sheets were scratchy and made your skin itch. Felt like we were bitten all night
Davina
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Mike on 1 Mar 2024
Dear Davina,Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for sharing your valuable feedback. We understand that guests have different opinions. We have informed the housekeeping team about your concerns, and they will investigate the matter. Rest assured, we have a rigorous pest control program in operation. Thank you again and have a great day!
Have stayed at Great Southern for years although clean the rooms are starting to look a bit tired, but will still go on using.
Lyn
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Mike on 27 Feb 2024
Hi Lyn,Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for sharing your valuable feedback. We appreciate your amazing rating and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
8/10 Good
Michael
Travelled with partner
26 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Need a safety rail on 3rd floor on way to room 320.
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Mike on 27 Feb 2024
Hi Michael,Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We appreciate your amazing rating and value your suggestions. Your feedback will be shared with the team. Have a good day!