Candlewood Suites Melbourne/Viera by IHG

Candlewood Suites Melbourne/Viera by IHG sits in Melbourne, one of those discreet budget hotel additions that travellers tend to bookmark before the rest of the city catches on. Geographically speaking it's in a quieter stretch of the city, well outside the tourist crush, and the modest location rating in guest…

Candlewood Suites Melbourne/Viera by IHG sits in Melbourne, one of those discreet budget hotel additions that travellers tend to bookmark before the rest of the city catches on. Geographically speaking it's in a quieter stretch of the city, well outside the tourist crush, and the modest location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Rooms feel modest; the touches travellers mention most are reliable wi-fi and on-site parking, and the comfort feedback has been uneven. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, around 130 reviews, scoring solid on balance. The reputation reads as steady rather than spiking. Recent rates have been hovering around €79 a night, which lands as a middle-of-the-road option for the city. Stack Candlewood Suites Melbourne/Viera by IHG against the better-known names in Melbourne and the trade-offs become genuinely interesting.