With a location that is hard to beat, staying at Novotel Melbourne on Collins means you have all the best of Melbourne’s dining and shopping right at your doorstep. With family-friendly facilities like a kids area, pool, and a fantastic buffet breakfast, this hotel is a great spot for a family staycation in the city. This is my Novotel Melbourne on Collins Review.
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Things to love about Novotel Melbourne on Collins
- Stay in the heart of the city in this fantastic Central Location in Melbourne’s premium street, Collins Street. The best dining and shopping in Melbourne at your doorstep!
- Great facilities like a Kids corner with a ping pong table, heated pool, gym and hot tub as well as dining in the renovated bar & restaurant offering a great buffet breakfast!
- Spacious, comfortable rooms, including family rooms.
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Rooms – Novotel Melbourne on Collins Review
Room types at the Novotel Melbourne on Collins
The Novotel Melbourne on Collins is a large hotel with 380 rooms in total spread over 7 floors above the St Collins Lane shopping mall (currently under renovation).
Most of the rooms face the indoor atrium / mall rather than the street, which is currently under construction.
Some of the areas of the hotel have been renovated in recent years like the restaurant, bar and pool area.
This hotel has been around for some time, so the rooms, although very clean and spacious, are starting to show their age. After a whole day out exploring, the super convenient location and a comfy bed and good shower was all we wanted!
The room types available at the Novotel Melbourne on Collins are:
- Standard Queen or Twin
- Deluxe King or Double Double
- Deluxe Spa King
- Junior Suite
- Family Suite with King and 2 Singles (48 sqm)
- Accessible Room
Junior Suite with Sofa Bed
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We stayed (2 adults & 2 kids) in a Junior Suite which has a king bed with additional rollaway beds or a double sofa for children.
Even though we had 2 rollaway beds made up for us in the room near the sofa (there was an issue with our sofa bed hence the rollaway beds), the room honestly did not feel too small, there was still plenty of space to store our belongings and have the 4 of us stay there.
The room is a spacious suite with an espresso pod machine, minibar (not stocked), kettle and a selection of teas and coffee pods.
A large desk with chair is in the room, along with a 40 inch flat screen TV with Foxtel.
A Sofa and Eames lounge chair with ottoman are in the room too.
Slippers and bathrooms are available (on request). A safe and iron is also available in the room.
The spacious ensuite bathroom has a walk-in shower (no bath). Hair dryer and amenities such as soap dispensers, toothbrushes and shaving kits are stocked in the bathroom.
Environmentally conscious initiatives at Novotel Melbourne on Collins
The hotel the Compendium is accessible via the TV. There are NO plastic water bottles in the room (just one glass one in the minibar), no toiletries bottles, only soap dispensers.
Hotel Facilities – Novotel Melbourne on Collins Review
One of the highlights of the hotel is the facilities. They make the Novotel Melbourne on Collins quite a family-friendly hotel, perfect for a weekend shopping getaway and a great option for business travellers too, due to the central location right in the centre of Melbourne.
The hotel also has conferencing facilities and space for hire for smaller and larger conferences and events for up to 230 guests in the Australian Ballroom onsite.
Pool & Fitness Centre
On Level 7 you will find the Pool, Spa and Gym, the entire area was refurbished in 2020. There were pool towels and seating with couches on the balcony that overlooks the shopping mall (St Collins Lane – currently under renovation).
The pool area was well maintained, but it is not very big and it can get crowded during busy times and weekends so head there early or later in the evening to beat the crowds.
The well-equipped gym has modern cardio machines and weights. Showers and facilities are located within the gym.
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Kids Corner
Beside the lobby near the room lifts on level 3, the Novotel on Collins has a great kids area with a Ping Pong table, sitting area and Jenga blocks.
Parking at Novotel Melbourne on Collins
The hotel has limited valet parking available, which costs 64 AUD per car per day. There is also the option to self-park in a nearby car park on nearby Manchester Lane for 42 AUD per car per day.
Bar & Dining
Lane Bar and Restaurant is located on Level 3 near the lobby. The spacious bar and restaurant offer an extensive drinks menu as well as cocktails.
They also run themed drinks based on what is happening in the city! At the time of our stay (Dec 2024) they had some themed cocktails for the release of the new Wicked movie.
Lane Restaurant is also where the buffet breakfast is served and is open for dinner with a modern Australian a-la-carte menu. The light dining room has great views over Collins Street.
Group offerings and a Kids menu are also available.
For meals during other times, including overnight, the hotel offers a room service menu (tray charge applicable).
Breakfast Buffet at Novotel Melbourne on Collins
We were quite impressed by the buffet breakfast spread and quality at the Novotel on Collins. It was worth having it as part of the room for our stay and we all enjoyed it!
Breakfast at the Novotel Melbourne on Collins: What you need to know
- Breakfast at the Novotel Melbourne on Collins Melbourne is served at Lane Restaurant on level 3.
- Breakfast is served from 6.30 am until 10 am on weekdays and from 7 am to 11 am on Weekends and public holidays.
- We had breakfast as part of our room package but it can also be purchased on check-in at 38 AUD per person.
- Breakfast is FREE for Children under 16 years if staying in a room with breakfast with 2 paying adults.
Cold Buffet Selection
The cold buffet included mixed pastries, mini muffins, hot waffles, toast and fresh bread assortments.
There is also an automated pancake machine, cold cuts and cheeses, and a selection of mini smoothies, bircher muesli and yogurt pots.
Fresh yogurts are available, with assorted fruits such as poached pears with saffron & apricots. Various cereals assortment also.
Hot Buffet Selection
The hot buffet included chipolata sausages, bacon, scrambled eggs, hash browns, mushrooms, baked beans and tomatoes.
There was also an international section with saffron rice, spiced chickpeas and congee with condiments.
We could also ask the chef in charge for a serving of made-to-order eggs your way (included in the breakfast price). That included poached, sunny side, scrambled or omelettes.
Beverage Selection
For hot and cold beverages, there is a section with juice dispensers (3), a selection of teas and a fresh juice press where you can choose your fresh fruit for it.
A self-service automated coffee machine is available for coffee. Barista-made coffee can be ordered from the coffee counter at the bar for an additional charge.
Family Friendly Facilities at Novotel Melbourne on Collins
I found the Novotel Melbourne on Collins to be very family-friendly! The staff were so welcoming with the kids, they also gave us some kids activity packs at breakfast which was a nice touch.
The pool had lots of other children enjoying a play also. The Kids Corner at the lobby on level 3 was also a big hit, with Jenga and Ping Pong Table to keep the kids occupied.
Location of Novotel Melbourne on Collins
Novotel Melbourne on Collins is located in an incredible location right in the heart of the city. It’s just a 5-minute walk to reach Flinders Street Station and is within the shopping district of Melbourne.
Shops and Luxury boutiques line all of Collins Street and Burke Street Mall is just a 2-minute walk from the hotel.
Novotel Melbourne on Collins is located in the premium St Collins Lane shopping mall, previously called Australia on Collins. The inside mall across the 2 first floors is currently under renovation and not open.
It is set to reopen in late 2025-2026 with plans for a new bowling arcade, bar, karaoke as well as dining and a co-working space.
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