The Sebel Melbourne - Melbourne, Australia 

We stayed here in Jan 2007. it was the first hotel we stayed in Aus-NZ trip and we were not too sure of what to expect or to compare with. But Sebel was very good. We missed the Sebel facilities we got in all the other hotels we stayed in for the rest of our trip. Locality to centre of Melbourne, cleanliness and the feeling we had all the facilities of a mini flat were all pluses after a long trip from Edinburgh. Great! J.Crawford Edinburgh

We had a 2 story loft room, the bedroom and main bathroom being upstairs and the lounge, ktichen and second bathroom on the entry level. The room has a huge window which overlooks the pleasant Queen St. We did not have noise problems from the laneway which other reviewers mentioned as we were on the street side. View of trees and interesting buildings. The furnishings are all new and pleasant though not luxurious enough. The kitchen and bathroom were bright and modern with wood cupboards in kitchen and a spa bath in main. However, there is not enough hot water and the water pressure was abysmal. When we tried to have a spa bath and shower soon after the hot ran out and remained cool for ages. The bed was comfortable but not up to 4.5 star standard - we expected something a bit more plush. The airconditioning controls were confusing and didn't do what they were supposed to - so some of the time we were stiffling from the heat. The hotel common areas are pleasantly furnished in both traditional and modern furnishings, which look more comfortable than they really are. I liked the hotel but wouldn't stay there again because of the hot water issue and the bed - not quite up to standard. The hotel is run by Mirvac. a home building company, so they have done well in designing the modern rooms in this old building - but the furnishings should be more luxurious and the plumbing improved! The staff were young and pleasant and helpful.