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title: "Crest on Barkly Hotel vs Pullman Melbourne Albert Park"
description: "Pick Crest on Barkly Hotel. It leads in 3 of 6 categories. Crest on Barkly Hotel or Pullman Melbourne Albert Park in Melbourne? Compare guest ratings…"
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# Crest on Barkly Hotel vs Pullman Melbourne Albert Park

Both are in Melbourne, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★
## [Crest on Barkly Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/crest-on-barkly-hotel-melbourne/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.8

- **Score by category:** 3 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1328097/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★ · St Kilda West
## [Pullman Melbourne Albert Park](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pullman-melbourne-albert-park-melbourne/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.4

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1985272/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Crest on Barkly Hotel

It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 1.0 km apart.

### Choose Crest on Barkly Hotel if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (1.1 km / 1.3 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (55 / 25)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 80 / 169)

### Choose Pullman Melbourne Albert Park if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.2 / 7.9)
-   to walk to the sights (3.9 km / 4.9 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 169 / 80)

### Why is Crest on Barkly Hotel better than Pullman Melbourne Albert Park?

1.  520 m closer to public transport (−520 m)
2.  30 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+30)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 67 vs 51) (+16)
4.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (80 vs 169 rooms) (−89)

### Why is Pullman Melbourne Albert Park better than Crest on Barkly Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 7.9) (+0.3)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
4.  13 more listed amenities (25 vs 12) (+13)
5.  Has 24-hour room service
6.  Has an on-site restaurant
7.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Crest on Barkly Hotel | Pullman Melbourne Albert Park |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Location | 5.8  (+1.4) | 4.4 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 7.5  (+3.3) |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | 6.5  (+3.5) |
| Beach access | 6.6  (+0.6) | 6.0 |
| Public transport | 8.4  (+2.8) | 5.6 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.2  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.2  (+0.3) |
| Number of reviews | 407  (+121) | 286 |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 86% | top 72%  (+14%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.8  (+1.4) | 4.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.9 km | 3.9 km  (−1.0 km) |
| To the beach | 1.1 km  (−160 m) | 1.3 km |
| To public transport | 450 m  (−520 m) | 970 m |
| To the airport | 24 km | 24 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 55  (+30) | 25 |
| To the nearest food shop | 430 m  (−190 m) | 620 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3  (+3) | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3  (+2) | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 80 | 169 |
| Floors | 2 | 9 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015  (+2y) | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 25  (+13) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| National Gallery of Victoria | 4.2 km | 3.2 km  (−1.0 km) |
| St Patrick's Cathedral | 5.5 km | 4.5 km  (−970 m) |
| Melbourne Museum | 6.3 km | 5.3 km  (−990 m) |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.0 km apart

Crest on Barkly Hotel: city centre: 4.9 km, nearest station St Kilda railway station: 450 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 24 km, beach: 1.1 km, 55 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

Pullman Melbourne Albert Park: city centre: 3.9 km, nearest station St Kilda railway station: 970 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 24 km, beach: 1.3 km, 25 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 19 hotels in St Kilda](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/melbourne/area/st-kilda/)

## Weather in Melbourne

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## Crest on Barkly Hotel or Pullman Melbourne Albert Park: common questions

### Which is better, Crest on Barkly Hotel or Pullman Melbourne Albert Park?

Crest on Barkly Hotel leads in 3 of 6 categories, including location, beach access, public transport. Pullman Melbourne Albert Park is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Crest on Barkly Hotel or Pullman Melbourne Albert Park?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Pullman Melbourne Albert Park is closer: 3.9 km from the centre, against 4.9 km for Crest on Barkly Hotel.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Crest on Barkly Hotel is 1.1 km from the nearest beach; Pullman Melbourne Albert Park is 1.3 km.

### How far apart are Crest on Barkly Hotel and Pullman Melbourne Albert Park?

The two hotels are 1.0 km 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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