Apr 25
Apr 26
The Prince
No, this is just The Prince, 39 beautiful, minimal rooms, bathed in natural light, furnished in crisp dark wood and painted a shade of white that just seems cleaner than the average white. The Prince is cool in an effortless way, less intimidating, more welcoming than many hip hotels — after all, shouldn't welcoming be the mission of the hospitality industry?
Do not misunderstand; this hotel did not happen by accident — there are plenty of clever design flourishes, and the by now obligatory Starck bathrooms. But under the guiding hand of architect Alan Powell (a St Kilda local) The Prince has been effortlessly integrated into this ascendant neighborhood.
The restaurant, Prince Dining Room, provides more (and better) dining options than one has any right to expect from such a small hotel. Did we mention the Wine Store? Or the Spa? And, incredibly (as if to prove just how much is going on here), the Prince Band Room plays host to international rock acts and DJs, and is, say it along with us now, the hip concert venue in Melbourne.
Like the city itself, this hotel is a most pleasant surprise. “Hip” is something of a vexed word here, because it too often connotes an emphasis on flash over good old-fashioned hospitality. But don’t hate The Prince because it’s beautiful. A lesser hotel might settle for being cool, but The Prince backs up its surface with some real substance.
How to get there:
The Prince is approximately a 40-minute drive from Melbourne Airport. Alternatively you can catch the SkyBus, which travels into central Melbourne every 10 minutes, and then catch the number 16 tram.
Location
Guest Score & Reviews
Scores are on a 20-point scale, from verified guest reviews. The quality score helps ensure that our selection stays fresh and vital.
Very quiet & clean
The hotel was charming--lovely restaurant spaces, friendly and helpful staff, great bathroom products, and a comfortable and large room. It was a great place for a working guest given the cafe downstairs and the space in my room. And although it's obviously a favorite place with locals for coffee/lunch/drinks, it calms down late at night and is an extremely lovely space. You really can't beat the price and location, and it's also near tram lines and very accessible.
Good sized rooms and easy to get into and out of. Good parking arrangements.
Friendly staff. Location. Style (vibe).
Rooms & Rates
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