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Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront by IHG vs Residence Inn Melbourne
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Melbourne — score, location, comfort and price.
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This Melbourne matchup — Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront by IHG versus Residence Inn Melbourne — is a real contest. The core dynamic: two hotels with genuinely different strengths.
Low confidence
Short version: Residence Inn Melbourne wins overall, but it's different strengths, similar overall quality.
If you only remember one thing
Slight advantage Residence Inn Melbourne (59.49 vs 55.15). The 4.34-point gap is real but not decisive — Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront by IHG remains competitive.
Choose Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront by IHG
- You're optimizing for value over extras
- You want services available without leaving the hotel
Choose Residence Inn Melbourne
- Being close to the action is non-negotiable
- Room quality matters more than location or price
Score comparison
| Dimension | Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront by IHG | Residence Inn Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 85.30 | 84.63 |
| Value | 33.17 | 27.65 |
| Location | 23.56 | 69.79 |
| Comfort | 63.80 | 66.40 |
| Services | 75.00 | 50.00 |
| Overall | 55.15 | 59.49 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Reputation is essentially tied between the two.
Value: Value goes to Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront by IHG, noticeably (5.52 pts gap).
Location: Location goes to Residence Inn Melbourne, clearly (46.23 pts gap).
Comfort: Comfort goes to Residence Inn Melbourne, slightly (2.6 pts gap).
Services: Services goes to Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront by IHG, clearly (25 pts gap).
Price
Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront by IHG
EUR 115
Standard Room
Residence Inn Melbourne
EUR 124
Studio King Suite with Sofa Bed
Facilities
Both hotels
1 swimming poolFitness centerFree WifiNon-smoking roomsPet friendlyPrivate Parking
Only Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront by IHG
Airport shuttleBeachfrontFacilities for disabled guestsParking on siteRestaurantRoom serviceWifi in all areas
Only Residence Inn Melbourne
Family roomsFree parking