1 Hotel Melbourne
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Worth booking if you want the best-reviewed luxury stay in Melbourne and a quiet riverfront base in Docklands. If you want to be in the middle of the CBD or keep extras cheap, look at our other two picks first.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick for Melbourne. It suits couples and travellers who want a calm base, warm service and a high-end hotel without staying in the busiest blocks of the city. Guests give it 9.4 out of 10 from 1,290 reviews, the joint top score among the 13 hotels we compared.
Families can consider it, as the property lists family rooms. It is also tagged as pet friendly, though the conditions and fees for pets are not confirmed.
Skip it if you want to keep total spending low. Guests say parking and dining prices are high, on top of a room rate that is about double the city median.
Location and getting around
The address is 9 Maritime Place in Docklands. Guests describe a peaceful riverfront setting with trams and Marvel Stadium within walking distance. The location sub-score is 9.4.
Eureka Tower is about 1.3 km away, around 16 minutes on foot. The National Gallery of Victoria is 1.7 km, about 21 minutes. Carlton Gardens is 2.6 km, roughly 33 minutes. That last one is over half an hour on foot, so you may prefer public transport or a taxi.
All walking times are straight-line estimates. Actual routes are usually a little longer.
What guests say
Staff earn the most praise. Reviewers call the team friendly, helpful and professional, and mention a warm welcome on arrival.
The setting is the second strong point. Guests like the quiet feel by the river while still being able to walk to trams and the stadium.
The recurring complaint is cost beyond the room. Guests describe the experience as premium but find parking and dining expensive.
Price and how it compares with our other Melbourne picks
The reference price was 421.89 euros per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one room. That comes to about 844 euros for two nights. The sample median was 200.33 euros per night. This is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
The property lists a gym, spa, pool, restaurant, family rooms, garden, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast options listed include vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, Asian, American and breakfast to go. Whether breakfast is in your rate is not confirmed.
Our Best Value pick, Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG, scored 8.5 at 158.78 euros per night. Our Budget pick, The Victoria Hotel, scored 8.2 at 140.76 euros. The gap is large: 1 Hotel costs roughly 2.7 times the Holiday Inn Express for 0.9 points more.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 13 eligible hotels in Melbourne. For the Luxury slot we prioritise five-star properties. This one is listed at five stars, though that rating is estimated by the accommodation rather than official.
Its 9.4 review score was the joint highest in the sample, and 1,290 reviews give that score real weight. A location score of 9.4 and steady praise for staff completed the case.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check the room description and rate rules.
Ask about parking costs if you drive, and check opening times and any fees for the spa and pool. Then compare today's price with the November reference figure.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is 1 Hotel Melbourne in the CBD?
No, it is in Docklands at 9 Maritime Place. Guests say trams and Marvel Stadium are within walking distance, and Eureka Tower is about 16 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
Is 1 Hotel Melbourne worth the money?
It had the joint top review score, 9.4, among the 13 Melbourne hotels we compared. At about 422 euros per night in our reference check it suits travellers for whom service and setting matter more than cost.
Is parking expensive?
Guests say parking and dining prices are high. The exact parking rate is not confirmed, so ask the hotel before you arrive.
Does the hotel have a pool and spa?
The property lists both, along with a gym. Opening times and any extra fees are not confirmed, so check them for your dates.
Is it a five-star hotel?
It is listed at five stars, but that rating is estimated by the accommodation, not an official grading.