Dorsett Melbourne puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Collins Street and Queen Victoria Market. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Port Bistro, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a spa tub. The pool and comfortable beds get great marks from fellow travelers. Public transportation is just a short walk: Flagstaff Station is 5 minutes and Melbourne Central Station is 12 minutes.
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Portuguese, Vietnamese
At a glance
Hotel size
316 rooms
Arranged over 8 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Secured covered onsite valet parking (AUD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Children's menu
Working away
3 meeting rooms
Computer station
Coworking spaces
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Pool loungers
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2023
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Arcade/game room
Bicycle parking
Spa tub
Sauna
Steam room
No plastic soda bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Banquet hall
Art Deco architecture
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 39
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Front entrance ramp
Hand-held showerheads
Doorbell and phone notification
Lever door handles
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site
Smooth flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
High pile carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-inch Smart TV
Digital TV channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Window screens
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Desk chair
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Energy-saving switches
Recycling
Water-efficient toilets only
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Special features
Dining
Port Bistro - This bistro specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Jin Bar - This bar specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.
Little Jin - Onsite coffee shop. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: AUD 200 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 39 for adults and AUD 20 for children
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.5 percent
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for AUD 60.0 per day
Parking
Covered valet parking costs AUD 65 per night with in/out privileges
Parking height restrictions apply
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Policies
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.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 631 080 352
Also known as
Dorsett Melbourne
Dorsett Melbourne Hotel
Dorsett Melbourne Melbourne
Dorsett Melbourne Hotel Melbourne
Frequently asked questions
Does Dorsett Melbourne offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Dorsett Melbourne does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Dorsett Melbourne ?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Dorsett Melbourne ?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Dorsett Melbourne ?
Yes. Valet parking costs AUD 65 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dorsett Melbourne ?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Dorsett Melbourne ?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Crown Casino (16-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Dorsett Melbourne and nearby?
Dorsett Melbourne has an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room and an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Dorsett Melbourne ?
Yes, Port Bistro offers alfresco dining and local cuisine.
What's the area around Dorsett Melbourne like?
Dorsett Melbourne is a short 5-minute walk from Flagstaff Station and 11 minutes' walk from Melbourne Central. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.
Dorsett Melbourne Reviews
Reviews
9,0
Wonderful
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9,4/10
Cleanliness
8,8/10
Staff & service
9,0/10
Amenities
9,4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8,8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
27 December 2024
Easy check in with friendly reception staff! Comfortable bed especially after a long haul trip. Had the swimming pool to myself in the early morning - a perk of jetlag! Decent location. Would recommend.
Rosie
Rosie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 December 2024
Nice melbourne staycation
Fun melbourne staycation. Comfortable room, friendly service, nice pool.
Hannah
Hannah, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 December 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 December 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
19 December 2024
Great Location
Great location easy to access Marvel, Transport and the City.
Vincent
Vincent, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 December 2024
Fantastic place to.stay
Fantastic Hotel. Amazing location, efficient & friendly staff, spacious rooms. Large window a bonus. Nothing too much trouble. Very close to trams & public transport.
Susan
Susan, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
15 December 2024
Hotel is Ok but lacks the little things that would
Hotel is Ok but lacks the little things that would make it a great hotel , no signage to escalators etc as it is a bit of a maze to navigate the floor plan , would have been good to have a bottle of water in the room and coffee cups that fit in the coffee machine ,the club lounge was basic & didn’t have much variety to choose from ,probably not worth paying the extra money for
shane
shane, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 December 2024
MICHAEL
MICHAEL, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
09 December 2024
Verified traveller
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
09 December 2024
Exemplary!
Exceptional hotel with exemplary service. Have stayed in a large number of hotels around the world and this hotel, for the price, ranks very high. Take a bow Dorsett Melbourne!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
09 December 2024
Shannon
Shannon, 1-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good
08 December 2024
Extremely disappointed
The reception area was very disorganised and smelt bad. Didn't feel very welcome and were ignored in favour of a returning guest who after us in the queue. Breakfast was disorganised. Trying to order eggs via an app did not work as the app failed. Was there for a birthday. Were emailed by the hotel that it would be a special stay. No recognition of it was made at all. Extremely disappointed.
Rohan
Rohan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
05 December 2024
PAUL
PAUL, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
04 December 2024
Fantastic new hotel
We had a great stay at The Dorset, this is a new hotel and it’s really nice. We will definitely be back to stay.
The only disappointment was the club lounge, the video on the in room hotel channel showed some really nice food that we expected to find when we visited in the afternoon, but there was only soft soggy biscuits and no staff in attendance, so that’s the only thing they need to improve.
Heather
Heather, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
03 December 2024
Melbourne stay
Pleasant stay in a modern, clean hotel. But parking your car in the area can be expensive. It is close to supermarket and amenities.
Peter K M
Peter K M, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
02 December 2024
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
01 December 2024
The Included breakfast is a scam
The included breakfast was a scam. They had a seperate room for the “buffer breakfast” with a few cold dishes, two pastries, and two cakes. There was a sit down breakfast area beside it.
The parking was valet parking only with a big wait at checkout time to get our car back.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
01 December 2024
Generally ok
Generally ok, a few things that would have made the stay more comfortable. Pillows were lumpy, there was an infuriating night light under the cabinet (presumably so you could see way to bathroom?) that couldn’t be turned off, and A/C took an hour to start up after activation, not sure why.
Stephen
Stephen, 3-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
27 November 2024
Suzanne
Suzanne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 November 2024
Overall Good Stay
Great stay at a wonderful hotel close to the train station! We had no complaints. The room was nice, minimal noise, and great service.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 November 2024
Very pleasant stay, nice room
Very nice hotel, room was new and clean. Good size room; nice layout. The pool and spa were very clean. Nice friendly service, they kept our bags in storage for free and even gave us an extra hour before checking out.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 November 2024
Bad Check in Experience
It started very terrible due to check in was so slow maybe we had it timed when staff at the lobby were on lunch break transition and so many patrons all came in at same time and also being 2 hours early from the 3pm check in time. Fena however made it bearable even though she was multi tasking trying her best to help everyone. Even though our two rooms are not ready at the time I checked in, she sent message to housekeeping if they can make our rooms ready and she came back within 10 min confirming they are ready. One other item I did not like is the elevators did not have any instruction where to scan the room card turns out the window is only knee level which makes it hard to see the light turn from red to green. I did not even know that you have to scan and hold the card against the sensor so I was startled because for one I have a big box with me on the cart which makes it harder to maneuver in the elevator and confused why the elevator is not jolding yh3 floor number Im trying to go. I had to get out with my box on a cary and leave it to ask how to make the elevator to move. I looked like an ignorant fool out there. In turn Fena offered me a couple of complimentary drink for the trouble. After that incident everything else went very smooth which helps being close to everything at downtown Melbourne.