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
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
Hotel★★★★Melbourne
The Howey
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
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?
- 1Has a spa
- 2More guest reviews (2,230 vs 393), so the rating is more reliable×5.7
- 3Has a gym
Why is The Howey better than Causeway 353 Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.6)+0.5
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2008)+15y
- 3Has 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 vs The Howey: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Causeway 353 HotelThe Howey
- 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
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Hotel prices in Melbourne by month
All months
| Month | Causeway 353 Hotel | The Howey |
|---|---|---|
| November | €184 | €261 |
| December | €110 | €152 |
| January | €101 | €130 |
| March | €147 | €164 |
| April | €121 | €162 |
| May | €116 | €160 |
| June | €111 | €138 |
| July | €111 | €138 |
| August | €116 | €138 |
| September | €136 | €138 |
| October | €129 | €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.
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.
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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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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