Stamford Plaza Melbourne (solo trip)

We had a wonderful stay at the Stamford Plaza Melbourne. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Our room was great, very clean, and the beds and pillows were exceptionally comfortable. The location is perfect, close to everything we needed. Breakfast was delicious with a great variety. The warm pool and spa were a hit with the kids and a relaxing way to wind down. Highly recommend for f...

Bigger rooms at the Stamford than in a more modern hotel. If you prefer space and character over contemporary and modern this is definitely good value and a great location. The pool and spa are an added bonus for an inner city Melbourne hotel which is why it's one of our go to places for a night or 2 in the city.

I find it hard to believe this is a 5 star property. Very dated. Oil leaking over our door. Curtains broken and letting in light. Broken tiles. Pretty disappointing. We wouldn't stay here again. Pity we have 2 more nights. Bar is poor. Dirty. Blown light globes. Long waiting time to get a drink. Location isn't too bad. Bed however is comfy. The only positive I would have to say.

I've stayed here many times due to it's great location, its it's so close to theatres, restaurants and shopping. It is a nice hotel and the young staff are very friendly but at my last visit, the rooms are starting to feel a bit run down. In my room, the sink filled up very quickly because it wasn't draining properly, the TV kept turning off at random times and the sliding bathroom door could no...

Sadly, the hotel's glam days are behind it. It feels very early 2000s and a bit tired overall. The staff are lovely and welcoming, which is a big plus. However, the hotel itself is quite dusty and dirty—from the old painted frames to my room and the lobby. It all felt like it needed a deep clean. On the upside, the location is great. The pool and spa are good, and there's even a TV to watch whi...