Absolute Collins Apartments vs The Howey
Both are in Melbourne, 130 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Absolute Collins Apartments
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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The Howey
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 130 m apart.
Choose Absolute Collins Apartments if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 84)
Choose The Howey if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 84 / 1)
Why is Absolute Collins Apartments better than The Howey?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.1)+0.2
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (1 vs 84 rooms)−83
Why is The Howey better than Absolute Collins Apartments?
- 1More guest reviews (393 vs 99), so the rating is more reliable×4.0
- 2A larger hotel with more facilities (84 vs 1 rooms)×84.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Absolute Collins Apartments vs The Howey: which hotel is better? | Absolute Collins Apartments | The Howey |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.9 +0.7 | 9.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.2 | 9.1 |
| Number of reviews | 99 | 393 +294 |
| Google rating | – | 4.4/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 279 |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 6% | top 8% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Distance to Melbourne centre | 180 m | 80 m |
| To public transport | 170 m −120 m | 290 m |
| To the airport | 20 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 110 m | 50 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 30 | 30 |
| Sights within 1 km | 39 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 84 |
| Floors | – | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2023 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 16 +8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| National Gallery of Victoria | 790 m | 910 m |
| St Patrick's Cathedral | 1.0 km | 1.1 km |
| Melbourne Museum | 1.4 km | 1.4 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Absolute Collins ApartmentsThe Howey
- Through the year the two hotels cost about the same
- Absolute Collins Apartments: €182 a night on average · The Howey: €161 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Melbourne by month
All months
| Month | Absolute Collins Apartments | The Howey |
|---|---|---|
| November | €133 | €261 |
| December | €91 | €152 |
| January | €164 | €130 |
| February | €223 | – |
| March | €379 | €164 |
| April | €197 | €162 |
| May | €129 | €160 |
| June | €128 | €138 |
| July | €209 | €138 |
| August | €128 | €138 |
| September | – | €138 |
| October | €262 | €170 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Absolute Collins Apartments prices by monthThe Howey prices by month
Location
130 m apart
Absolute Collins Apartments: city centre: 390 m, nearest station Town Hall Railway Station: 170 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 20 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 39 sights within 1 km.
The Howey: city centre: 370 m, nearest station Town Hall Railway Station: 290 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 20 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Absolute Collins Apartments or The Howey: common questions
Which is better, Absolute Collins Apartments or The Howey?
Absolute Collins Apartments leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.
Which is cheaper, Absolute Collins Apartments or The Howey?
Over the year The Howey costs about €161 a night on average against €182 at Absolute Collins Apartments, and it is cheaper in 5 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are Absolute Collins Apartments and The Howey?
The two hotels are 130 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score