Holiday Inn Express Melbourne West by IHG

Tucked in Melbourne, Holiday Inn Express Melbourne West by IHG has quietly become one of the more interesting mid-range hotel options in Melbourne. 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…

Tucked in Melbourne, Holiday Inn Express Melbourne West by IHG has quietly become one of the more interesting mid-range hotel options in Melbourne. 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 practical; the touches travellers mention most are on-site parking and reliable wi-fi, and the comfort feedback has been broadly positive. The vibe lands somewhere between residential and editorial, which is rarer than it sounds. With around 920 reviews on the books and a strong average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Expect to pay something in the region of €87 a night, a middle-of-the-road entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. It's the kind of Melbourne property that rewards a careful comparison, the spec sheet doesn't quite capture what makes it tick.