Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Collins Street

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

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35-47 City Road, Southbank, VIC, 3006
  • Place, Collins Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Crown Casino
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room (Free Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Free Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Free Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Free Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Free Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Free Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Botanic, Free Brkfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (High Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (High Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (High Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Located in Southbank, Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Collins Street and Crown Casino. This 345-room, 4-star hotel has conveniences like a 24-hour gym, free in-room WiFi, and a 24-hour business center.

What's nearby

  • Collins Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Crown Casino - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Melbourne Central - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Rod Laver Arena - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Flinders Street Station - 7 min walk
  • Melbourne Central Station - 19 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aria Bar & Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sopranos Restaurant & Pizzeria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Protagonist - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Saporito Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪In a Rush Espresso - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Collins Street
At Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG, guests have access to a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a 24-hour business center. Self parking is available for AUD 35 per night. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, express check-out, and free newspapers.
49-inch Smart TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hydromassage showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, safes, and phones. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (AUD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Great Room Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 22 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2019
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.9 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Self parking fee: AUD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.9 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG?

As of Nov 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG on Dec 1, 2025 start from $100.3, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see within easy reach of Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG?

This hotel is situated in Southbank within a short 10-minute walk of Collins Street and also 14 minutes on foot from Crown Casino. You'll also find Melbourne Central and SEA LIFE Melbourne less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG?

Yes, parking is offered for AUD 35 per night with in/out privileges. Though parking is limited, accessible parking, bicycle parking, and electric car charging are also available.

Does Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG include a casino at the property?

No, Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a pillowtop mattress, a hydromassage showerhead, and a smart TV.

Does Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG serves free continental breakfast at Great Room Restaurant each morning.

Does Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG though service animals are welcome.

Does Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG is Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), which is 12.7 mi away (23 minutes by car). Another top airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), which is located 14.9 mi away (24-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG.