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Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank sits in Melbourne's bustling center. Guests fuel up with continental breakfast at the Great Room Restaurant, get their heart rates up in the 24-hour fitness center, or find a moment of calm in the area featuring living plant walls.
Located in Southbank, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk. Melbourne Central and Melbourne Cricket Ground are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Collins Street and Bourke Street Mall. Check out an event or a game at Rod Laver Arena, and consider making time for SEA LIFE Melbourne, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Melbourne travel guide
35-47 City Road, Southbank, VIC, 3006
What's nearby
Southbank Promenade
2 min walk - 0.2 km
National Gallery of Victoria
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Melbourne Skydeck
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Crown Casino
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Melbourne Arts Centre
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Getting around
Flinders Street Station
7 min walk
Melbourne Central Station
19 min walk
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
23 min drive
Restaurants
BearBrass
3 min walk
Ludlow Bar & Dining Room
4 min walk
Hophaus
2 min walk
Ponyfish Island
4 min walk
Aria Bar & Lounge
3 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG
Upscale hotel near Collins Street
Located close to Crown Casino and Rod Laver Arena, Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG provides free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Great Room Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Other perks include:
Self-parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
A living plant wall, a lift and a TV in reception
Bike parking, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All 345 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and eco-friendly toiletries
49-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and free infant beds
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in the NABERS Energy and NABERS Water – programmes that measure the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Parking on site (AUD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Limited on-site self 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 cot
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 centre
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.
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
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
Smoke-free property
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Free cot
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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 per cent 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
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 per cent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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-authorise 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
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG Southbank
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG Hotel Southbank
Frequently asked questions
Is Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG on 29 Mar 2026 start from HK$777, 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.
How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG?
Self-parking is available for AUD 35 per night. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG located?
Located in Southbank, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Melbourne Skydeck, Collins Street and Crown Casino. Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and SEA LIFE Melbourne are also within 15 minutes. Melbourne Central Station is 19 minutes by foot and Parliament Station is 21 minutes.
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Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Room was clean with a view and the staff were very pleasent. Hotel parking super easy and everything within walking distance including trams
Anna
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Beate
14 Jan 2026
Very nice hotel, great clean, modern rooms, cl9se to city, some great views from communal balcony, very good breakfast - great place to stay to explore Melbourne.
Breakfast did not have much choice especially if you are dairy free but it was convenient and staff were friendly
Great place to stay for an overnight stay though very easy parking and check in
Sarah
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ching Koo
6 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and cosy room. Superb customer service at hotel reception.
Great hotel with central location easy walk to cbd & Southbank attractions. Great hot & cold breakfast buffet & staff could not have been more helpful.