This place is somewhere between Hell the ghost of a YHA. You walk in and the place smells like wet slippers, the shared bathrooms (single shower and toilet in the same space) were sparse. Doing the math there are not enough showers for the people staying there (if its ever packed). My mini-bar fridge wasn't plugged in, it had more stars than this place (fridge is 2.5). Upstairs looks nothing like it does in photos online. The blue cushions are strewn everywhere and covered in cigarette ash. There is also broken furniture. Door codes weren't working first night was there; not just for me either. Reception is locked away in a cupboard at 9...Oh and its right next to a multi-storey car park.

Dodge

For $84 a night do yourself a favor and go stay in a backpackers. People asked if I took photos and I don't want any reminders of my stay. I checked out early, it just sucks.

I'd give it half a star if I could.

Approximate cost: $85

LOCATED RIGHT IN CITY

I was pleasantly surprised as soon as I opened the door to my room. I usually stay in 4/5 * hotels. For $75 p/n I got an EXTREMLY CLEAN room with Double bed (brand new bed), modern furnishings , heater, FREE WIRELESS Internet connection, a window for fresh air, large bar sized fridge, coffee table, two comfortable chairs, bed side table, Lamp, TV.

Bathrooms are located outside the rooms. There are new renovated and very clean toilets separate for men and women (wheelchair friendly)

Staff were very helpful and friendly. Soft drinks available from reception for only $1.50. There is a DVD hire $5 per 12 hours with 100's of dads to choose from (great action selection plus other genera's). There are also two computers with FREE INTERNET ACESS. Tourist/back packer info stand.

There is a rooftop level which has a kitchen/laundry/eating area. The outside of the rooftop area is very large with sun chairs , chairs and tables, even a rocking sun chair that seats 3. This is a GREAT ENTERTAINMENT AREA.

There is no lift if you have heavy bags and you can go upto 3 levels to get to your room, but one of the Staff very kindly offered to help me with my bag up the stairs.

Just be sure that your room doesn't face Little Collins street. as there is a small nightclub (Champagne Lounge) 2 doors down and on the weekends it can be very noisy when its closing and the intoxicated patrons are leaving.

This place was so pleasant to stay at that I didnt want to leave! I highly recommend it.

Approximate cost: $75 p/n