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
- Guest rating
- 7.9 Good
- Location score
- 5.8
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
Hotel★★★★★St Kilda West
Pullman Melbourne Albert Park
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 4.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
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?
- 1520 m closer to public transport−520 m
- 230 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+30
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 67 vs 51)+16
- 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (80 vs 169 rooms)−89
Why is Pullman Melbourne Albert Park better than Crest on Barkly Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 7.9)+0.3
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 413 more listed amenities (25 vs 12)+13
- 5Has 24-hour room service
- 6Has an on-site restaurant
- 7Later 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 vs Pullman Melbourne Albert Park: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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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.
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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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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