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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Melbourne West/Palm Bay vs Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront by IHG
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Melbourne — score, location, comfort and price.
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Melbourne West/Palm Bay and Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront by IHG in Melbourne: neck and neck, shaped by a location-versus-comfort tradeoff.
Coin flip. Both hotels perform nearly identically in Melbourne — go with whichever fits your dates and price.
If you only remember one thing
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Melbourne West/Palm Bay (54.79/100) and Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront by IHG (55.15/100) are separated by just 0.36 points. There's no wrong choice here — it depends entirely on what matters most to you.
Choose Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Melbourne West/Palm Bay
- You trust the crowd — reviews matter more to you than anything
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
- A good night's sleep is worth paying for
Choose Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront by IHG
- You'd rather walk than take a taxi
- On-site amenities make your stay easier
Score comparison
| Dimension | Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Melbourne West/Palm Bay | Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront by IHG |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 88.68 | 85.30 |
| Value | 55.54 | 33.17 |
| Location | 10.72 | 23.56 |
| Comfort | 65.60 | 63.80 |
| Services | 45.00 | 75.00 |
| Overall | 54.79 | 55.15 |
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Only Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Melbourne West/Palm Bay
Only Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront by IHG