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title: "Causeway 353 Hotel vs The Howey: which hotel is better?"
description: "Causeway 353 Hotel or The Howey in Melbourne? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/causeway-353-hotel-melbourne-vs-the-howey-melbourne/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-31
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# Causeway 353 Hotel vs The Howey

Both are in Melbourne, 220 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Melbourne
## [Causeway 353 Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/causeway-353-hotel-melbourne/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.3

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1258266/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Melbourne
## [The Howey](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-howey-melbourne/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.4

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2202138/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Howey

It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 220 m apart.

### Choose Causeway 353 Hotel if you want

-   a spa and wellness

### Choose The Howey if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.6)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 2008)

### Why is Causeway 353 Hotel better than The Howey?

1.  Has a spa
2.  More guest reviews (2,230 vs 393), so the rating is more reliable (×5.7)
3.  Has a gym

### Why is The Howey better than Causeway 353 Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.6) (+0.5)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2008) (+15y)
3.  Has an on-site restaurant

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Causeway 353 Hotel | The Howey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.1  (+0.5) |
| Location | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5  (+5.5) | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 8.8 | 9.2  (+0.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 9.1  (+0.5) |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.1  (+0.5) |
| Number of reviews | 2,230  (+1,837) | 393 |
| Google rating | – | 4.4/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 279 |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 41% | top 8%  (+33%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Distance to Melbourne centre | 270 m | 80 m  (−190 m) |
| To public transport | 380 m | 290 m  (−80 m) |
| To the airport | 19 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 60 m | 50 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 30 | 30 |
| Sights within 1 km | 34 | 40  (+6) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 142 | 84 |
| Floors | 9 | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2008 | 2023  (+15y) |
| Listed amenities | 16 | 16 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| National Gallery of Victoria | 940 m | 910 m |
| St Patrick's Cathedral | 1.3 km | 1.1 km  (−220 m) |
| Melbourne Museum | 1.5 km | 1.4 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

Causeway 353 HotelThe Howey

  

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-   Causeway 353 Hotel is cheaper in 10 of 11 months
-   Causeway 353 Hotel: €126 a night on average · The Howey: €159 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Melbourne by month](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/melbourne/prices/)

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.

[Causeway 353 Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/causeway-353-hotel-melbourne/prices/)[The Howey prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-howey-melbourne/prices/)

## Location

220 m apart

Causeway 353 Hotel: city centre: 220 m, nearest station Frankston Train Station: 380 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 19 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 34 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.

[Top-rated of 133 hotels in Melbourne CBD](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/melbourne/area/melbourne-cbd/)

## Weather in Melbourne

[Melbourne weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/victoria/melbourne/weather)

## Causeway 353 Hotel or The Howey: common questions

### Which is better, Causeway 353 Hotel or The Howey?

The Howey leads in 2 of 5 categories, including guest rating, public transport. Causeway 353 Hotel is stronger in spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Causeway 353 Hotel or The Howey?

Over the year Causeway 353 Hotel costs about €126 a night on average against €159 at The Howey, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Howey is closer: 80 m from the centre, against 270 m for Causeway 353 Hotel.

### How far apart are Causeway 353 Hotel and The Howey?

The two hotels are 220 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/causeway-353-hotel-melbourne-vs-the-howey-melbourne/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/