City Square Motel vs The Howey
Both are in Melbourne, 160 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Motel★★★½Melbourne
City Square Motel
- Guest rating
- 7.1 Good
- Location score
- 9.7
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★★Melbourne
The Howey
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 160 m apart.
Choose City Square Motel if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 39 / 84)
Choose The Howey if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 7.1)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 84 / 39)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 2006)
Why is City Square Motel better than The Howey?
- 1More guest reviews (2,001 vs 393), so the rating is more reliable×5.1
Why is The Howey better than City Square Motel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 7.1)+2.0
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★)+0.5★
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2006)+17y
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| City Square Motel vs The Howey: which hotel is better? | City Square Motel | The Howey |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 9.1 +2.0 |
| Location | 9.7 | 9.4 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +0.8 | 9.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.1 | 9.1 +1.9 |
| Guest rating | 7.1 | 9.1 +2.0 |
| Number of reviews | 2,001 +1,608 | 393 |
| Google rating | – | 4.4/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 279 |
| Rank in Melbourne | bottom 2% | top 8% +90% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.7 +0.3 | 9.4 |
| Distance to Melbourne centre | 220 m | 80 m −140 m |
| To public transport | 140 m −160 m | 290 m |
| To the airport | 20 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 130 m | 50 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 30 | 30 |
| Sights within 1 km | 38 | 40 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★½ | ★★★★ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 39 | 84 |
| Floors | 6 | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2006 | 2023 +17y |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 16 +10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| National Gallery of Victoria | 760 m | 910 m |
| St Patrick's Cathedral | 1.1 km | 1.1 km |
| Melbourne Museum | 1.5 km | 1.4 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
City Square MotelThe Howey
- City Square Motel is cheaper in 10 of 11 months
- City Square Motel: €92 a night on average · The Howey: €159 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Melbourne by month
All months
| Month | City Square Motel | The Howey |
|---|---|---|
| November | €96 | €261 |
| December | €60 | €152 |
| January | €102 | €130 |
| February | €149 | – |
| March | €174 | €164 |
| April | €95 | €162 |
| May | €81 | €160 |
| June | €81 | €138 |
| July | €81 | €138 |
| August | €81 | €138 |
| September | €81 | €138 |
| October | €81 | €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
160 m apart
City Square Motel: city centre: 380 m, nearest station Town Hall Railway Station: 140 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 20 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 38 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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City Square Motel or The Howey: common questions
Which is better, City Square Motel or The Howey?
They are evenly matched. City Square Motel is stronger in public transport; The Howey is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, City Square Motel or The Howey?
Over the year City Square Motel costs about €92 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 220 m for City Square Motel.
How far apart are City Square Motel and The Howey?
The two hotels are 160 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