Lancemore Crossley St. vs Laneways by Ovolo
Both are in Melbourne, 100 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★East End Theatre District
Lancemore Crossley St.
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
Hotel★★★★½East End Theatre District
Laneways by Ovolo
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 100 m apart.
Choose Lancemore Crossley St. if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.9)
- free parking
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 112 / 43)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2020 / 2012)
Choose Laneways by Ovolo if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 43 / 112)
Why is Lancemore Crossley St. better than Laneways by Ovolo?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.9)+0.3
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4.5★)+0.5★
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2020 vs 2012)+8y
- 4Has free parking
- 55 more listed amenities (22 vs 17)+5
- 6Has an on-site restaurant
- 7A larger hotel with more facilities (112 vs 43 rooms)×2.6
Why is Laneways by Ovolo better than Lancemore Crossley St.?
- 1Has a swimming pool
- 2More guest reviews (474 vs 219), so the rating is more reliable×2.2
- 3Allows pets
- 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (43 vs 112 rooms)−69
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Lancemore Crossley St. vs Laneways by Ovolo: which hotel is better? | Lancemore Crossley St. | Laneways by Ovolo |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Location | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Facilities | 7.5 +1.7 | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 3.0 +1.5 |
| Public transport | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.2 | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.2 +0.3 | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 219 | 474 +255 |
| Google rating | 4.1/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 224 | – |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 5% +16% | top 21% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Distance to East End Theatre District centre | 130 m | 210 m |
| To public transport | 210 m | 200 m |
| To the airport | 19 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 120 m | 120 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 15 +4 | 11 |
| Sights within 1 km | 38 | 39 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★★½ |
| Rooms | 112 | 43 |
| Floors | 7 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2020 +8y | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 22 +5 | 17 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| National Gallery of Victoria | 1.3 km | 1.4 km |
| St Patrick's Cathedral | 450 m | 350 m |
| Melbourne Museum | 850 m | 810 m |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
100 m apart
Lancemore Crossley St.: city centre: 1.0 km, nearest station Southern Cross Tower: 210 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 19 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 38 sights within 1 km.
Laneways by Ovolo: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Filnders St Station: 200 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 20 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 39 sights within 1 km.
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Lancemore Crossley St. or Laneways by Ovolo: common questions
Which is better, Lancemore Crossley St. or Laneways by Ovolo?
They are evenly matched. Lancemore Crossley St. is stronger in facilities; Laneways by Ovolo is stronger in spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Lancemore Crossley St. or Laneways by Ovolo?
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How far apart are Lancemore Crossley St. and Laneways by Ovolo?
The two hotels are 100 m apart in a straight line.
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