PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport

Location is top notch as we have to leave 4am for airport check in. Gym and pool were fantastic. Room is spacious enough.

The hotel is so close to the airport - super convenient - making it worth staying there for that reason alone. The other inconveniences don’t outweigh that simple convenience although they did make an attempt to… Dinner was expensive but the food was really good. Cocktails were horrifying expensive and nothing special at all. The room was comfortable but what hotel doesn’t supply hair conditioner? Seriously! Until you get in the shower you don’t see there is none - yikes! Also the bathroom tap is a foot away from the sink so you can’t help getting water everywhere when turning off the tap e v e r y t i m e you use it. On arrival I checked the guest folio and noticed a charge that didn’t belong to me - reception cleared it but not before lecturing me on not triggering charges by touching things - yes but I didn’t touch anything! No apology just a mini lecture. Now I always think you can tell a lot of about a hotel by it’s breakfast service. Unfortunately, the breakfast service staff were disappointing and their inexperience somewhat detracted from the overall enjoyment of a leisurely breakfast before a long flight.

We only stayed at the hotel for 6 hours until our next flight. It's literally 2 minutes away from the airport, which makes it optional for travelers. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the premises are really impressive, since there is no annoying sound even if the planes fly over the hotel every once in a while. I didn't use the restaurant this year, but from my experience last year the food was really good and worth the wait.

We used this room for a short lay over between domestic and early international flight - I think rooms specifically for this purpose would be a good idea - ie we needed a bed and toilet nothing else. A service where you didn't waste linen would be smart especially if it was cheaper - I felt bad that all the towels etc would have to be washed when we didn't need them. As we arrived late at night and renovations were taking place it was a bit hard to find the entrance and the foyer smelt like wet carpet which was off putting - luckily the room was good. Being able to select a room with no bar (and then reduce the admin) and number of towels would be good for a location like this. We are too old for camping in the departure lounge but a short stay ie under 8 hours option would be good.

I loved everything! From the location which is so close to the airport to the restaurant and bar. Our nachos was excellent as was our breakfast which they brought to our room as we had a very early flight out. The pool and sauna were sensational. The steam room was not working properly (way too hot and dangerous), but the rest was perfect so just didn't use it. Loved the staff as they were all so friendly. Our room was huge and bed super comfy. Definitely will be back!