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About the Hotel

277 King Street, Melbourne, Australia, 3001

Rooms & Amenities

Hotel Sophia offers 49 smoke-free rooms with woolen carpets, granite bench tops, and broadband access. Rooms include air-conditioning, heating, video-on-demand, and keyless entry. Superior rooms feature king-size and single beds, a Victorian Ash writing desk, and a room safe. Economy rooms have shared bathroom facilities, with access limited to one other room.

Dining & Drinks

The Golden Age, located at street level, serves Greek-style dishes, beers, wines, and coffee. Breakfast includes a European-style buffet with healthy options. Nearby dining spots include Pellegrinis on Bourke Street, La Vita Buona on Swanston Street, and The Hairy Canary on Little Collins Street.

Leisure & Entertainment

The hotel features two multi-format cinemas and the world's largest dedicated screen gallery. The Golden Age bar has two large flat-screen TVs, a pool table, and a jukebox. Nearby attractions include the Nova Cinema, Brunetti's café, and the South Melbourne Market.

Location & Transport

Hotel Sophia is on the corner of King and Little Lonsdale Streets, 300 meters from Southern Cross Station. The Skybus Super Shuttle runs from Tullamarine Airport (24 km away). Sunbus services Avalon Airport, meeting all flights. Undercover car parks are within walking distance.

Services & Facilities

The business center includes an Acer PC, Lexmark printer, VOIP phone, and whiteboard. Conference spaces seat up to 60 guests, with buffet or table service available. Complimentary breakfast is served daily. Staff provide local tips and free city maps, including tram routes.

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Economy Double Room
Max:
2 persons
15 m² 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Standard Double Room
Max:
2 persons
20 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Superior Double Room
Max:
2 persons
40 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre
Melbourne700 m
Airports
Essendon Fields (MEB) 14.9 km
Tullamarine (MEL) 21.8 km
Train
Flagstaff Train Station300 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Billiard tables

Guest Parking

  • Dryer

Services

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Dryer

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

277 King Street, Melbourne, Australia, 3001
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277 King Street, Melbourne, Australia, 3001
Nearby
Public Building
Supreme Court of Victoria
510 m
Restaurants
King Indian Cafe
70 m
273 King St
Gangnam Pocha
170 m
270 King St
GogiMatcha
70 m
597 Little Lonsdale Street Australis Apartment
The Colonial Hotel
120 m
585 Lonsdale Street
Sud Food and Wine
170 m
219 King St
Mr. Nice Guy Thai
170 m
Shop J 535 Little Lonsdale St Enter VIA Healeys Lane
Suda
230 m
550 Lonsdale St Shop C2
Hibachi Japanese Grill
170 m
230 King St
Jang Gun
200 m
3/21 Healeys Lane

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings
Guest reviews
5.0/10
based on 11 reviews
6.5
6.5/10 based on 1363 reviews
John
United Kingdom, February  2024
6.4/10

The hotel is conveniently located near Southern Cross station, making it a great choice for travelers relying on public transport. The rooms feature a comfortable king-sized bed but lack regular bed-making service. The staff, under challenging management, provide decent service, including room service and welcoming drinks. The dining options are limited, with basic offerings like complimentary bread. Despite some drawbacks, the hotel offers good value for money due to its proximity to the city center and public transportation.

Rooms
7.0
The room with a comfortable king-sized bed was pleasant, but the lack of regular bed-making service was a downside.
Service
6.0
The staff at the hotel, despite facing challenges from management, were doing their best to provide service. Room service and welcoming drinks were appreciated.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location near Southern Cross station is very convenient for those relying on public transport. However, it could be far from the nearest tram station.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience, while offering some complimentary items like bread, lacked variety and options.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel provides basic facilities suitable for a short stay, but nothing extravagant.
Jimmy
United Kingdom, January  2024
8.6/10

I loved staying at this hotel! The rooms were super clean and comfy, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The location was perfect, just a stone's throw away from Southern Cross station, which made traveling a breeze. The dining options were a bit limited, but overall, it was a great experience.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were spotless and cozy, with all the necessary facilities.
Service
8.0
The staff, including the manager, were doing their best to make our stay enjoyable.
Location
10.0
Being very close to Southern Cross station made commuting hassle-free for us.
Dining
7.0
The breakfast served was delicious, but I wish there were more options available.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel provided excellent facilities for a comfortable stay.
Convenient location
Limited dining options
Alan
United Kingdom, October  2023
7.4/10

The hotel is conveniently located near Southern Cross Station, making it perfect for travelers who rely on public transport. The rooms are cozy and come with a comfortable king-sized bed for a good night's sleep. However, the shared bathroom and plastic windows may not be ideal for everyone.

Rooms
8.0
I loved the cozy room with the comfortable king-sized bed for a restful sleep.
Service
7.0
The staff, despite working under challenging management, did their best to provide a pleasant stay, offering room service, dry cleaning, and a welcoming drink.
Location
9.0
The hotel's proximity to Southern Cross Station and being in the free tram zone made it extremely convenient for us as public transport users. Close to tram lines and the Skybus stop.
Dining
6.0
Breakfast at 9.10am was served with boiled eggs, but it lacked variety and a ham option that I usually prefer.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offered basic facilities but didn't have any standout amenities. Overall, decent for the price paid.
Robert
United Kingdom, June  2023
6.8/10

I loved the convenient location of the hotel, being so close to Southern Cross station which made getting around easy. The rooms were basic but clean, and the service was good. However, the lack of dining options was a downside for me. The hotel facilities were straightforward but functional, offering value for the price.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were basic but clean.
Service
6.0
The staff were doing their best under this kind of management.
Location
9.0
Being near Southern Cross station made it really convenient for a public transport user like me.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were limited.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were straightforward but functional.
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