Courtyard Melbourne West

Every now and then a mid-range hotel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Courtyard Melbourne West, in Melbourne, is one of those. The modest location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, set away from the busiest corners of Melbourne, with the kind of rhythm a city…

Every now and then a mid-range hotel earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Courtyard Melbourne West, in Melbourne, is one of those. The modest location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, set away from the busiest corners of Melbourne, with the kind of rhythm a city traveller tends to want. Expect practical rooms with an in-house restaurant, on-site parking and reliable wi-fi, practical details that keep showing up in broadly positive comfort feedback. It feels lived-in rather than staged, which tends to be the difference between a stay you remember and one you don't. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, around 130 reviews, scoring strong on balance. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Recent rates have been hovering around €86 a night, which lands as a middle-of-the-road option for the city. Stack Courtyard Melbourne West against the better-known names in Melbourne and the trade-offs become genuinely interesting.