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Ideally set in the Melbourne Central Business District district of Melbourne, The Howey is located a 7-minute walk from Melbourne City Conference Centre, 0.4 miles from State Library of Victoria and a 6-minute walk from Federation Square. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a shared lounge and a 24-hour front desk. The property is a 2-minute walk from Block Arcade Melbourne, and within half a mile of the city center. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms include an electric tea pot, while selected rooms also feature a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. All rooms have a closet. Popular points of interest near The Howey include St. Paul's Cathedral, Flinders Street Station and Melbourne Central Station. Essendon Fields Airport is 6.8 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the heart of Melbourne, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
9.1
High score for Melbourne

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lucy
    Australia Australia
    The location is amazing. My daughter and I walked straight out into the hustle and bustle of Melbourne. Our room was lovely and quiet and very comfortable. Staff was very friendly (don't know why there are reviews saying otherwise!) and we will...
  • Tess
    Australia Australia
    Perfect location, nice and close to everything.. Very clean
  • Claire
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very clean and modern. Small but well equipped gym.
  • Annabelle
    Australia Australia
    Location was great, quite and tucked away - but still easy to find. Staff were friendly and helpful. Lobby area was also nice to continue working away in. Bed was comfortable and water was nice and warm.
  • Ng
    Singapore Singapore
    I like the hotel, location and the access to amenities.
  • Tanya
    Australia Australia
    Location was great, staff very friendly, loved the decor. Very modern and looked fantastic. Bed comfortable and huge TV.
  • Amelia
    Australia Australia
    The Howey is a fabulous hotel! Beautifully decked out with a modern, crisp design and central to absolutely everything the city has to offer. Staff were lovely, always greeting you with a smile and hello as you came and went and were very happy to...
  • Qwon
    Australia Australia
    Great central location, clean and new furnishings, helpful staff. Looking forward to the restaurant opening up.
  • Katherine
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was great and very centrally located. The staff was excellent and let us store our bags before our check in and after check out so we could explore the city! The room was very nice and there was tea and coffee available in the room. I...
  • Robert
    Australia Australia
    Great location, super clean would 100% stay again.

Hotel area info

Amenities of The Howey
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 25 per day.

  • Parking garage

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Accessibility

  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Thai
  • Filipino
  • Chinese

House rules
The Howey takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about $61. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Howey

  • Check-in at The Howey is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The Howey offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Fitness

  • The Howey is 800 feet from the center of Melbourne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Howey include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Studio
    • Suite
    • Apartment

  • The prices at The Howey may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.