Laneways by Ovolo vs Le Méridien Melbourne
Both are in Melbourne, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★½East End Theatre District
Laneways by Ovolo
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Hotel★★★★★East End Theatre District
Le Méridien Melbourne
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
The short answer
Pick Laneways by Ovolo
It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 110 m apart.
Choose Le Méridien Melbourne if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.9)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 2012)
Why is Laneways by Ovolo better than Le Méridien Melbourne?
- 1More guest reviews (474 vs 233), so the rating is more reliable×2.0
- 2Allows pets
- 34 more listed amenities (17 vs 13)+4
- 4Has a gym
- 5Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is Le Méridien Melbourne 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 (2023 vs 2012)+11y
- 4Has 24-hour room service
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Laneways by Ovolo vs Le Méridien Melbourne: which hotel is better? | Laneways by Ovolo | Le Méridien Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.2 |
| Location | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Facilities | 5.8 +0.8 | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 +1.5 | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 9.1 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.2 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 474 +241 | 233 |
| Google rating | – | 4.3/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 145 |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 21% | top 5% +16% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Distance to East End Theatre District centre | 210 m | 140 m |
| To public transport | 200 m | 210 m |
| To the airport | 20 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 120 m | 210 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 11 | 12 |
| Sights within 1 km | 39 | 38 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★½ | ★★★★★ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 43 | – |
| Floors | 5 | 12 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | 2023 +11y |
| Listed amenities | 17 +4 | 13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| National Gallery of Victoria | 1.4 km | 1.2 km |
| St Patrick's Cathedral | 350 m | 380 m |
| Melbourne Museum | 810 m | 920 m |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
110 m apart
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.
Le Méridien Melbourne: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Southern Cross Tower: 210 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 20 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 38 sights within 1 km.
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Laneways by Ovolo or Le Méridien Melbourne: common questions
Which is better, Laneways by Ovolo or Le Méridien Melbourne?
Laneways by Ovolo leads in 2 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Laneways by Ovolo or Le Méridien Melbourne?
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How far apart are Laneways by Ovolo and Le Méridien Melbourne?
The two hotels are 110 m apart in a straight line.
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